132 Dostyk Avenue, 050051 Almaty, Kazakhstan
#85 of 192 hotels in Almaty
Guests' ChoiceBased on 403 hostel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.2
Staff
8.4
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
7.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 June 2024
Stuart
United KingdomThe kitchen arrangements were poor. Most people who stay in hostels want to cook but this wasn’t allowed beyond warming things in a microwave. Hob not working.
Staff super helpful, great location. Nice room
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Habibali
IndiaNo soaps or good towels. Big problem was the beds being too hard
Location was good
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Shripal
IndiaGot a corner room and no mobile network or Wi-Fi.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Crystal
SingaporeThe hostel is located in a hard to find area. There’s no air circulation in the room and a small bathroom
Clean and serviceable, had someone to open the door for us when we arrived at 2am
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Surya
IndiaThe beds were a little fragile and getting to the top of the bunk was a little tough. Otherwise everything was perfect.
The location is awesome, finding it was a bit tough though. The place has a nice setup to work also. If you're on a workation its really helpful. The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Ada
Hungary- There was no window in the room - The description of the room said that a private kitchen is available. Only shared kitchen was available. - Dowtown is relatively far (however can be reached by taxi) - The water in the shower was not hot, only warm
- The room (Double Room) was simple, but clean and adequately equipped - The shared kitchen was clean and properly equipped - A plaza is near the hostel where there is a supermarket (Dosty Plaza)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Jalan
TurkeyCentral location, kind and helpful staff, mall, markets, cafes, bus stop very close, also a 24/7 cafeteria Kaganat walking distance. Stayed in 8-bed dorm, few ppl, comfortable bed, big closet for luggage, private bathroom fine.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Linn
NorwayThe man at the reception was a bit rude. After already having stayed for 4 nights, we extended our stay with an extra night and received a message that we needed to come by the reception to pay it. Of course we would do that. When we came to the reception, the man had an attitude and even informed us about the exact number of hours until we needed to check out. We felt treated like teenagers (we are in our late 30’s).
Our private room was very quiet and the bed was super comfortable. The hostel was clean, secure and well-functioning.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Thakur
IndiaIn kitchen you cannot cook food.
Its very clean place and nice location close to mall Also really nice restaurant nearby
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Dipa
India- 1 reception lady was kinda rude - Language barrier, nobody spoke English
- Extremely clean - Location was excellent - Definitely value for money - Amenities were great - 2 reception staff were friendly & helpful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Martoyo
IndonesiaNot spacious, its very close between one bed to another bed, its good for the curtain for privacy but to separate the side by side bed only by curtains, thats not sufficient…
Location in the heart of the city, very near Dostyk Plaza. The kitchen clean and we can cook there
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Martoyo
IndonesiaNot so spacious, and dorm bed with two bed very close side by side only separated by curtains, when I sleep, the foot of other guest go into my bed
The location is very close to the city centre and near dostyk plaza which anything available there.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Mert
TurkeyThe room didnt have a window and there is no remote control for air condition. But you can ask the reception to set temprature for you
Good location, helpful staff and clean hostel.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Раманжаров
KazakhstanNoise
Comfortable
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Mohammad
IndiaI have asked for a glass of warm water. The boy at the counter did not take the request with pleasure. Maybe he did not understand.
It's near all tourist Attractions. Qaganat Canteen is nearby. Where you can find affordable meals. A bus stop is nearby. A Mall is across the road.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Mel
GermanyI was missing a window to the outside in the single room.
Very clean and pleasant hostel with friendly staff. There is a large shopping center nearby.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Stepanov
KyrgyzstanIt had no windows and the shower and toilet were too small.
Nice hostel and room. It was really clean and had everything you need, like towels, shampoo, soap, slippers, etc. It was quiet enough and had a comfortable temperature. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Sherkul
QatarClean and location was good 👍
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Bushra
IndiaNothing
The room was clean, bathroom was clean, towels were provided, nice bed and pillow. Kitchen facility as well. Staff also helpful.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Talgat
KazakhstanSmall bathroom
Super convenient location! City center, near shopping malls, public transit. Friendly staff, good value for money.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Rassul
KazakhstanRoom has no windows. Wifi signal is not reaching the room, mobile internet works from time to time.
Location is great
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Diyana
United KingdomAirconditioning cannot be controlled. Not all receptionists speak English (but that's not unusual for Almaty).
Good location. Good value for money.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Cristina
PhilippinesThe kitchen. And you have to prepare your own bed.
Location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Maiya
KazakhstanI could not sleep because of constant noise. I believe it was a hood. This can be improved.
Location is super convenient.
Stayed in September 2023
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