Happy Nomads Yurts & Hostel in Karakol

I had a wonderful stay, the rooms are comfy, warm and nicely decorated. The hosts are lovely and the food was amazing. They offer vegetarian meals and a large breakfast buffet. Highly recommend this place!

Great place to stay. Everything is new and clean. The host family gives a warm welcome. The rooms have a heating and hot water.

At first I came alone to the happy Nomads. I was immediately warm welcomed and cared about as like in a family.
There is nothing more to say as perfect rooms, really good breakfast and the nicest hosts that really are enjoying hosting. For every question there is a answer and Tynch has a lot of good recommendations food wise but also for adventures in the area around.
When not alone anymore the place is really the perfect spot for relaxation. The garden an the big trees are an oasis in the surrounding.

Happy Nomad Yurt was our very first experience staying in a traditional yurt, and it was such a memorable one! We booked online after seeing their great reviews, and they truly lived up to the praise.

This is a small, family-run place, beautifully maintained by the owner, his wife, and his mother. We stayed in a yurt-style room with 5 beds and an attached washroom. The room was clean, nicely decorated, and to our surprise, the washroom even had a Muslim shower—it was neat and tidy, which I really appreciated.

We arrived at night while it was raining, tired from continuous travel. The owner welcomed us warmly, and when we didn’t have the energy to go out for dinner, he kindly arranged hot water and opened the mess sitting area so we could enjoy our instant noodles. It was late, and they had already left for the night, but we just closed up after finishing and headed back to our room.

The next morning, they served a simple but fresh homemade breakfast—fried eggs, bread, butter, and muffins. Not a big variety, but everything was delicious and felt like home. The greenery around the property makes it a peaceful, relaxing spot.

We only stayed for one night before continuing our travels, so we didn’t get to explore much, but I can say it’s a cute, calm, and welcoming place to stay if you’re looking for a traditional yurt experience.

Staying overnight in an yurt is a very special experience. The food was delicious and you felt very well taken care off all the way through. You easily stay warm during the night - only going to the bathroom was a bit cold😉 I absolutely recommend this experience

More than just a place to stay. Before my booking Tynch has been very patient with every inquiries abt trekking and tours even it is none of his business.
Staying with this family felt special with a kind of local connection compared to usual guesthouses.
The guesthouse is beautifully maintained, comfortable and an absolute gem for a retreat after Ala Kul treks.
Hope everything goes well with this family and I hope to see you again.

We stayed in a very cosey and comfortable Yurt, and it was very comfortable. Clean and comfortable beds. The host family (three generations) speak english and is very helpful. They gave the best advice for activeties, trekking, horseback riding, transport and also helårs with booking.

We stayed for two days, went hiking and came back for two more days. Our yurt was really nice and clean, good beds, good showers, western toilet. Breakfast was really good as well, with fresh omelette. The owner gave us all the information (in near perfect English) we needed about which hikes we could do, what the conditions were and offered to make reservations for us where needed. Really helpfull and nice person (same goes for the rest of the family) Feels like a warm home ☺️ 10/10 - definitely recommended

My friends and I spent the weekend at Happy Nomads and it was a perfect experience! Tynch and his family are perfect hosts and were super accommodating. They provided us with everything we needed, and recommended tons of activities for us to do! We recommend this place to everyone, and we cannot wait to come back!

Tynch and his family are the most welcoming people you will fine. You have privacy when you want and at same time any help, when you need it. This was my 2nd year in a row visit and it wont be the last. Highly recommended !!