Hotels in Issyk-Kul Region

We stayed in August 2025. It's compact, cozy, and the grounds are very well-maintained. A huge thank you to director Anara and her staff for their attention and care. Special thanks to chef Talaikul for her varied and delicious dishes, and to the friendly waiters Aelita and Kairat. We'll definitely be back.

A very cozy boarding house. The food is delicious. The girls were great, they provided excellent service. Special thanks to the owner, Anara. We booked directly with her, even though we changed our reservation several times before arriving, and she handled everything perfectly. She takes great care of the guests. The boarding house is the greenest in the area, everything is done with taste and love

This was our first time staying here. We loved the rooms; they were clean and cozy. The furniture and beds were all intact, didn't creak, and didn't have sagging mattresses. The bed linen and towels were clean. The bathroom was spotless. The room had a small refrigerator (not smelly), a kettle, dishes, a TV, and a hairdryer. They provided a clothes dryer, a beach umbrella, and a blanket. The staff...

The rooms are cozy, but the bathroom is a C, and the internet is only available outside, and not very fast. The food is expensive, but if you take a package deal at the neighboring boarding houses, it'll be very affordable, though the menu won't suit everyone. The evening entertainment is the most fun of the neighboring places, the grounds are well-maintained, and the beach is excellent. Overall, compared...

Nice place to spend a bellyful

Not too posh but pretty nice for Karakol.

High-class restaurant. Very tasty and aesthetic

Expensive for this area bit friendly and fast staff. U can use private rooms

High standard of service, team was eager to help and assist, gave acess to conference room, set up a steam house (banya)

I was there this June – my friends and I stayed in a two-story wooden cottage. The furniture was old, as were the renovations. But I don't require ideal conditions in Issyk-Kul. There's something special about this rustic vacation. The hotel has beautiful, spacious grounds. Luxurious roses, birch, pine, and spruce trees. There's a huge pier, a fantastic beach with umbrellas and lounge chairs. Free...

We are deeply grateful to the wonderful staff at the hotels we stayed at during our time in Issyk-Kul. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warmth, genuine hospitality, and big smiles that made us feel right at home. Every detail -- from the clean and cozy rooms to the delicious breakfasts, lunch, dinner and peaceful atmosphere -- was thoughtfully prepared. What truly made our stay special...

Room service was terrible, cleaning at 06:00 am which made sleeping impossible. Staff was very rude and not servile. Premises at Korpus 1 awful! Location, pools and the park were the most pleasant part of my stay. Food was awful, no knives provided. No supermarkets near by. Insect repeallents are must! Beach is very nice and clean.

I just visited for 2 hours. A very relaxing spa. It has both an indoor pool and an outdoor spa. Try dipping in an ice-cold pool and hot spa together.

We rested in this wonderful boarding house in building 1 with 301 rooms. We were extremely pleased! The room itself was very comfortable and clean. The maids took a responsible approach to their duties and performed them perfectly! Special thanks to the canteen workers. The chefs tried their best and surprised us with a delicious and varied menu. The waiters were always very polite and friendly. Thanks...

Amazing resort to spend a quite time. Staff are super friendly and helpful.

We stayed here for two weeks in June/July and loved it. The grounds are lovely with roses constantly in bloom. The views of both the lake and the mountains are unparalleled. The food is plentiful and usually quite good. The gym facilities are excellent.

I'd like to express my special gratitude to the Bars Hotel management for their hospitality and the quality of their services. Our group stayed at the hotel from April 28 to May 6. Although the weather wasn't particularly kind, the staff's warmth and attentive attitude made up for the changeable weather. The hotel is located in a beautiful and picturesque location, surrounded by majestic mountains...

This is an awesome hotel!!! All at the highest level !!!

What a wonderful place to relax and stay healthy! Service, food and accommodation are at a high level. We had a great time with our guests from abroad, and we were amazed at how much better we were. I recommend the Leopard Complex to everyone!

Great place with excellent facilities for both wrestling and boxing !!! There is a spacious steam room and a relaxation area with billiards and game consoles! And such a view but a lake for all residents of the complex!

I liked everything very much, the rooms are cozy, the prices are reasonable. The food is very tasty, the portions are large, everything is home-style. Special thanks to Altynay - always with a smile, they checked us in quickly, thank you very much!

Hello. The guesthouse is actually quite good. Beautiful grounds. The pool is dirty and old. If you're booking for the pool, don't bother. The manager is very nice and helpful. But the service is terrible. There are almost no dishes in the room. When asked, the staff doesn't give them to you. They're rude. The kettle in the room hasn't been cleaned in a long time. There's mold everywhere. I really want...

Everything is fine. There are good deluxe rooms, and there are ordinary ones. In our room, the handles at the shower doors fell off (we fixed them ourselves), the toilet paper holder (we also fixed it ourselves), there was no attachment for the shower holder, one bed was tilted towards the wall (curve). Bed caps always flew off when you accidentally grabbed them. There are not enough shelves in the...

Our vacation began with the fact that we were not settled at 14-00, we made an advance payment for two weeks, indicated the day before that we were going, everything is in force. The administrator Altynai says that the check-in is from 14-18, that is, they are not aware of any international rules at all. We are 5 people settled in a 3-bed room for 4 hours, arguing that they have not left our room yet...

Modern rooms with most things well thought through. Friendly staff, good location. Real toilet and hot water. Wifi gets crowded if too many people use it.

The doctors are more attentive than the reception staff, they are very rude and cannot provide polite information.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. However, they lacked amenities like shampoo and towels.

The girl at the reception desk is unprofessional. Very rude. Otherwise, it's okay.

The service is a 3 out of 5. There are no towels, shampoo, or toiletries. You have to ask for disposable slippers. The room is clean, the bed linens, and the mattress are excellent. The TV, kettle, and Wi-Fi are all good. Overall, I recommend this hotel for the price/quality ratio.

Very big room tastefully decorated with a comfortable bed and pillows, heater and big bathroom with hot shower all in good working condition. Nice big breakfast supplied. Staff and proprietor polite and helpful. Room is clean and with a balcony

A simple hotel but a good place to stay. The reception staff is very accommodating and very helpful. The check in process was very smooth. he prepared our delicious and big breakfast as well. The location of the hotel was also a good as the market is just nearby.

So many lovely things about this hotel, location is superb, the front of house presentation on arrival is grand and there is a beautiful indoor garden, the staff are incredibly welcoming, friendly, professional, helpful, multilingual, the rooms are well equipped, comfortable with beautiful views of the mountains. I slept so well. I was treated to an amazing and filling breakfast. Very acceptable rates...

Very welcoming hotel, lovely lobby, comfortable rooms (unless you are a single person sleeping in the middle of a double bed- in which case choose a side side you'll be much comfier).Hot showers and huge breakfasts with lots of variety. They make a real effort to please, asking our group what we wanted on subsequent days. The pasty things are excellent cold at lunch time and the jams are exceptional...

Very nice hotel.. We had a big and clean room. Good shower too. With a marvelous view on the mountains. The staff was very helpful and kind. Also the breakfast was very nice with a lot of lokal products. So overall is was a pleasant stay the hotel.

Great food and service. I am vegan and they made special meals for me which was amazing. Also very large and comfortable rooms. The quality of the hotel is of a very high standard which is rare for being so far from Bishkek. Highly recommend.

Fun discos and live music!!!!!

The cottage rooms are spacious and well-appointed, all with balconies, even two, but no air conditioning. To keep the heat at bay during peak season, trees or ivy have been planted in front of the windows to provide shade. The location is excellent – ​​close to the beach, attractions, boats, and a water park (a 10-minute walk away), numerous cafes with a variety of cuisines and prices, shops (at resort...

Excellent hostess, very cozy interior. The place is located in the tourist center.

Excellent family run little hotel, great menu and draught craft ale. Perfectly located to park and be an oasis of peace from the bustle around.

Quite and lovely. It's not cozy but comfortable. The only expectation is the finish kitchen. Clean and good hospitality place.

We've been going here for six years in a row and we like everything. The beach is close and the rooms are comfortable.

The service and Very friendly people

Stayed here during the 2018 Nomad Games, basic accommodation, close to 'beach' and restaurants - value for money...

I liked the location—a little secluded, yet not far from the beach. The rooms are comfortable, with hot water, WiFi, and everything you need nearby. I booked through Booking.com.

One of the places of the preserved heritage of Soviet tourism.

As if served in the Soviet Union. But everything is clean and tidy. The treatment and procedures are all up to par. The resort staff are friendly. Excellent free time fishing in the bay. I recommend visiting.

Simply great! It is located on the most beautiful land! Panoramic view! Fresh air! Lakes in front, mountains behind! Night walks! Shashlik! This can be repeated all the time. I advise you to come and relax!

I put 5 stars becuase of the nature and the place where it is situated. Of course here you can find some guest houses of soviet period, conditions are of middle avarage if you want them. But what you will get if you choose this side of the lake, a beautiful nature, even wild. You can explore yourself in finding new skills how to get use to the nature toilet, how to stay without shower for couple...

Nice, quiet place. Clean area. Cheerful companies have nothing to do. Only very adults and mothers with children will appreciate this place. It was built in 1932, and everything remains that way))))

We Stayed for one night as part of a group tour. Arrived early evening in the dark and rain so a little chaotic as we were a large group. Rooms were basic a little on the small side but clean and comfortable. Breakfast (Omelette or porridge accompanied with fruit bread and homemade jam) was preordered and served in the covered courtyard. The grounds are interesting and quirky. There was no porter service...

Originally built by a Kazakhstani film-maker as somewhere for actors and crew to stay while on location. The current owner has collected all manner of props-like ephemera - from televisions to dolls, irons and a diving suit - arranged around the leafy courtyard. The restaurant is similarly striking and serves excellent food. Bedrooms are basic but perfectly clean and comfortable. Just a few minutes...

Stayed for 1 night as part of a 31 person tour with Mercury Holidays. We should provide context to the review as previously we had stayed in a very nice 4* hotel in Bishkek and were anticipating a similar standard. If we had booked the Art Hotel at the TA going rate and were looking for a cheap and cheerful stay we might have a different view. Pros: Clean room, nice garden, quiet location , close...

Beutyful place but no air in the room and not so clean.

Interesting place with lots of vintage stuff. Short small beds and tiny rooms. Your window is on the same open corridor where other guests go. Very kind and attentive hosts yet I consider this hotel overpriced for not comfortable lodging.

Great museumlike place with nice and clean rooms

Good day! My husband and I visited this resort for the first time, and overall, everything was great! Apart from the reservations, the administrator could use some improvement. Otherwise, everything was great: the staff was polite and helpful.

A cozy hotel with views of the mountains and Issyk-Kul. The surrounding area is quite quiet and peaceful. If you're looking for a peaceful, homely atmosphere, this hotel is perfect for you.

An excellent and very warm hotel. The attentive owners created every comfort for a comfortable stay, and their kind care was felt every day. The rooms are comfortable, spacious, and fresh. The beds are large – at 2 feet tall, I was perfectly comfortable. The grounds are pleasant, with a barbecue and swings, excellent views of the mountains and lake, and fresh air. The grounds are green and trees are...

Ok for a stay, but not too great. Ever slept on a construction site? Here you can. Half of the hotel is still unfinished, and the finished parts can be a bit unfunctional. The shower floods itself, the kitchen is messy, and the room was not cleaned very well. The view is nice, but you got to walk 20-30 minutes to reach the beach, and take a taxi to Cholponata. Luckily, the staff was always helpful...

We arrived for the first time and immediately felt a good atmosphere), very bright, clean ... they are cleaned conscientiously, the staff is polite, what else is needed for a good mood and relaxation))).

A good hotel, I have vacationed with my family more than once. The staff is excellent, everything is clean, comfortable apartments, the view from the windows is beautiful, the beach is not far away. Many thanks to all the staff, everyone is happy) 👍👍👍

A great option for those who just need a place to sleep and have breakfast. I stayed in a four-bed room (alone). The shower and toilet were shared, but literally three steps away. There was never a line, and it felt like I was the only one using them. The room had beds, a hanger, and two stools. It lacked a closet, shelves, or even a table. I put my things on the bed next to mine, but if the beds...

Nice family run hotel, I enjoyed a quiet stay, the lady owner and Ernst her brother are very nice. Recommended. Thank you. J

Wonderful, family run hotel, within walking distance from the center of Karakol. Perfect facilities ... and (what we especially enjoyed), the host is a superb cook. I can recommend this pleasant and friendly hotel to everyone. Christian, Switzerland

Nice guest house with a great view on the mountains. The owner and her children are really nice. And she is a great cooker. I really enjoyed my time there.

Room: Nice and big; Staff: Ok Location: A bit difficult to find but not far from mainroad Breakfast: Very poor. No egg No meat Only a few pieces of break and one piece pancake. Instant coffee only.

The view at the hotel was really great, as was the breakfast: a good Russian style. We liked the nice man at the reception, who helped us with information when needed. It was clean with a rustique atmosphere. The yard in front of the house reminded of a stay at grandmas with lovely plants and wines.

Nice and clean hotel with the calm yard. Helpfull staff. But the location is poor, in the middle of nothing. No beach access, no close restaurant, only petrol station. The Cholpon Ata centre is about 2 km far.

Nice cheap accommodation, good breakfast... The guy didn't speak English but we got by using my very bad Russian 😂 More on my YouTube channel Lex Universe

It is good place to stay here. Good location near with beaches, market, museums and the center of the town. And it is quiet place. The workers here are funny. I liked it

Nice place, Ernest is great guy helped to arrange everything needed. Food is delicious.

Great location, accommodating staff. Beautiful views. Very quiet and isolated. Not much to do around here in winter other than skiing. They do not speak English but we were able to use Google translate to communicate effectively. They were even able to accommodate my vegetarian diet. It is close to the Karakol ski resort with free daily transfers to and fro between 9am - 4pm.

Amazing place, unfortunately we have to leave quickly because I was wounded. Ernest was very kind and helpful. The room was quiet (very important for me)