Altamira Hotel in Karakol

Very nice people. Excellent and well furnished breakfast. Really very good. General look nice, rooms a little less fresh. But overall a good experience

카라콜 중심부에서 멀지 않은 곳에 있는 숙소입니다. 글로부스 마트까지 걸어서 10분이 걸리며 마트 근처에 환전소가 있습니다. (제가 예약한 방의 경우) 헤어드라이기와 세면도구가 없어서 룸서비스가 좋다고 평가할 수는 없을 것 같습니다만, 그래도 전체적으로 방이 매우 깨끗했고 조식도 만족스러웠습니다. 개인적으로 이 숙소를 추천하는 중요한 이유는 데스크 직원 분 때문입니다. 저희 일행은 카르가스 국경검문소에서 카라콜까지 히치하이킹으로 이동했습니다. 처음 탈 때 운전자들이 돈을 요구해 2만 텡겐(5만7천원)으로 합의했으나 중간에 차를 멈추더니 돈을 더 달라고 했고 저희는 약속과 다르니 줄 수 없다고 대답했습니다. 하지만 같은 말을 끊임없이 반복해서 결국 저녁 식사를 대접하기로 했으나 식당에서 제 카드가 결제되지 않자 호텔까지 쫓아와 돈을 요구했습니다. 서로 언어도 통하지 않아 어려움을 겪고 있었는데 이때 직원 분이 나서서 문제를 원만하게 해결해주었고 안전하게 하루를 보낼 수 있었습니다. 직원 분은 영어를 매우 유창하게 구사했고 다음날 아침 식당에서 친절하게 서비스를 도와주거나 택시를 대신 잡아주는 등 밝고 친절한 태도를 보여주었습니다. 시간이 조금 지나서 이름이 잘 기억나지 않습니다만, 한국에서 일하고 있는 언니(혹은 동생)이 있다고 들었던 것 같습니다. 리뷰를 통해서 감사 인사를 전하고 적절한 가격에 좋은 숙소를 찾고 있는 여행객들에게 이 숙소를 추천합니다. This hotel is located not far from the center of Karakol. It takes 10 minutes to walk to Globus Market and a currency exchange. In the case of the room I booked, there were no hair dryers and toiletries, so I cannot say "perfect" to the room service, but everything was clean and the breakfast was also satisfactory. The main reason I personally recommend this hotel is the kindness of one desk staff. I hitchhiked from the Kargas post to Karakol. When I first got on, the drivers(2 people) asked for money and we agreed to 20,000 tengen. But they suddenly stopped on the way to Karakol, and asked for more money. I suggested to eat dinner together and pay half, but my credit card did not work -and even I paid 1/3 by cash already- they followed me to the hotel for the left fee. I had a huge difficulty because I can't speak russian, but at that moment the staff came forward to solve the problem smoothly, and I could get out of the "terrible" situation. The staff spoke English very fluently and showed a bright and friendly attitude by helping service at the restaurant or hailing a taxi for me. It's been a while so I can't remember her name, but I heard that there is an sister who works in Korea. Sincere thanks for your efforts, and I recommend this hotel to travelers who are looking for a good place to stay at a reasonable price.

It is a place not far from the center of Karakol. It takes 10 minutes to walk to Globus Mart, and there is a currency exchange office near the mart. (In the case of the room I booked) I can't say that the room service was good because there was no hairdryer or toiletries, but overall, the room was very clean and the breakfast was satisfactory. The main reason I personally recommend this place is because of the staff at the desk. Our group hitchhiked from the Kargas border checkpoint to Karakol. When we first got on, the drivers asked for money, so we agreed to 20,000 tengen (57,000 won). However, they stopped the car in the middle and asked for more money, and we said that we couldn't give them because it was different from what we had agreed to. However, they kept repeating the same thing, so we decided to treat them to dinner, but when the restaurant didn't accept my card, they chased us to the hotel and asked for money. We had a hard time because we couldn't communicate with each other, but the staff stepped in and resolved the issue amicably, and we were able to spend the day safely. The staff spoke English very fluently and were cheerful and friendly, such as kindly helping me with service at the restaurant the next morning and calling a taxi for me. It's been a while so I can't remember their name, but I heard that they have an older sister (or younger sister) who works in Korea. I would like to express my gratitude through this review and recommend this place to travelers who are looking for a good place to stay at a reasonable price. This hotel is located not far from the center of Karakol. It takes 10 minutes to walk to Globus Market and a currency exchange. In the case of the room I booked, there were no hair dryers and toiletries, so I cannot say "perfect" to the room service, but everything was clean and the breakfast was also satisfactory. The main reason I personally recommend this hotel is the kindness of one desk staff. I hitchhiked from the Kargas post to Karakol. When I first got on, the drivers(2 people) asked for money and we agreed to 20,000 tengen. But they suddenly stopped on the way to Karakol, and asked for more money. I suggested to eat dinner together and pay half, but my credit card did not work -and even I paid 1/3 by cash already- they followed me to the hotel for the left fee. I had a huge difficulty because I can't speak russian, but at that moment the staff came forward to solve the problem smoothly, and I could get out of the "terrible" situation. The staff spoke English very fluently and showed a bright and friendly attitude by helping service at the restaurant or hailing a taxi for me. It's been a while so I can't remember her name, but I heard that there is an sister who works in Korea. Sincere thanks for your efforts, and I recommend this hotel to travelers who are looking for a good place to stay at a reasonable price.

The location of hotel is very good, near many places of interest and the most central street of Karakol where you have shops, ATMs... I had a room on the first floor (ground floor) which was divided into two: bedroom and larger "living room" with sofa and tv, furniture. The bathroom was quite basic and lack of products like soap and shampoo, no hair dryer as well. Breakfast times were very short, it seemed. However internet worked well, staff was kind and tried to help when possible. Not a luxury place but comfortable.

The woman who owns this hotel is very kind and friendly. She was helpful and gave local recommendations. The room was larger than I expected. The hotel is conveniently located along a main road, making it easy to walk places.

Very good service Excellent stuff Filling like a family The place is very clean, very good breakfast The team is very serviceable You have service if laundry wich is very important in this area It was best

Nice hotel👍 Clean room with all conditions, with shower toilet, hairdryer and TV. The rooms are warm, the heating works. Responsive hosts. We came to the closing of the season of the Karakol base, we liked everything. I recommend.

Stayed here with tourists. The rooms are standard size with a great noise protection system (nothing was heard even from the corridor) so we had a good night sleep. Everything is clean and the staff is friendly. The breakfast was sooo delicious, havent seen so much variety even in a 5 star hotel. The location is central just within 10 min walk to the center.