Hostels in center in Karakol

The location is a bit hard to find. The staff very helpful.

warm, cozy, atmospheric, hospitable, multilingual. everything you may wish to find and much more.

Initially a little tricky to find, but our perseverance payed off. Ordered a gimlet and it was delicious! The bartender, Alexander, was helpful and personable. The atmosphere was comfortable and well designed. Will definitely come back tomorrow!

Great bar with very friendly owners and a lovely atmosphere. The cocktails are delicious! We enjoyed a live music performance which was very nice.

Summer bar, organized in the garden area with a bonfire zone, everything for your comfort :) Unlike other bars in Karakol, here you can also order food, not just drinks. The founders of the bar organize themed evenings with music or movies. The main downside is that it can be difficult to find, so you can ask for help at Madanur's reception or at Sierra cafe.

A new summer place with good coctails beer and wine card. A bit hard to find, you need to go through MADANUR hotel reception, but guys inside helped us. Loved the fire pit and music. Wish the team all good luck

We stayed here in October 2025. Unfortunately our plan to do a multi day hike cancelled and the owner was very accommodating and ensured we could stay the 3 nights we no longer had accommodation for. If you’re travelling on a budget and pass through Karakol, this is the place to stay

We had the loveliest stay here with the owner who was very accommodating, helped us with everything. We also washed and dried our clothes for a very good price. The place has a kitchen also. 10/10!

Absolutely recommended hostel! We were allowed to pitch our tent in the courtyard, which was perfect. The bathrooms and kitchen were very clean, and we could wash all our clothes. It’s also a great place to meet other travelers and share experiences. But the best part of our stay was spending time with Den, who works at the hostel and also organizes tours. He took us on an unforgettable trip from Karakol...

Unexpectedly exquisite. For the price, the overall value is exceptional. From the outside it looks like a regular semi-industrial building, however, once inside, there is a bar, a large kitchen/common area and ample space for cars and tents. You can in-fact stay in a tent for 200som per night or there are private rooms, a very cosy upstairs dormitory or the indoor tent space. They also rent hiking...

- The idea of the tent in a common room is great - it gives privacy while maintaining a social environment. - It has also a common kitchen as well as common bathroom and showers (always clean and well maintained) - Good place to meet other people and travelers and the owners are friendly and happy to recommend some hikes around the area - Located very near from the bus station for and from Bishkek...

Great hostel. Stayed in this hostel and was very pleased. Cleanliness - both in the rooms and in the common areas. Convenient and spacious kitchen. The staff is responsive and always ready to help. I especially liked that they can advise on trekking and hiking routes in the mountains.

Nice place to stay (pun intended). Hosts are awesome and warm. Helpful with everything. Clean. Kitchen was big with 2 cooking areas and 2 fridges. We left our extra luggage there for our hikes and the host has a seperate locked storage room. Everything was awesome!

I had one of the best experiences possible at this hostel. Jannil and her husband are so attentive. They work hard but always take the time to look after guests and answer their questions. What's more, they know a great deal about the region. The rooms are very comfortable and you have all the privacy you need. I can't recommend it highly enough!

A cozy and accessible hostel for travelers, with shared rooms and a private room. A well-equipped shared kitchen where you can cook. Shared showers and toilets are clean, spacious and well-maintained. Laundry services and a hostel owner who speaks excellent English and patiently advises everyone.

Its the perfect place to stay in Karakol. The host Janyl is amazing, very friendly and helpful and she has all the knowledge to help you plan your hikes. The hostel is clean, a great size, good location, has a nice garden and kitchen, and there is a friendly environment amongst travellers. Our fave hostel in Kyrgyzstan.

It was the best hostel I stayed in during my month long trip to Kyrgyzstan. The dormitory was clean , airy and spacious with good bathroom and hot showers. It has a nice big backyard as well. Just a 15 minute walk from the centre.

We slept at nice hotel in September for a few nights the place is very comfortable and offers beds in a dorms as well as yurt and place for a tent the staff here is very helpful and nice, very cheap place that includes a kitchen in the price very recommended

Excellent service, the guys were very helpful in choosing the right gear. I highly recommend them.

A wide selection of skis and boards. Thanks to the guys, they found great skis, and I had a blast skiing.

Lola and Ilbirs are the sweetest people. Amazing food, clean bathroom and bedroom and they took care of our sick friend when we were away. Best guesthouse in town!!!

Family based homestay very friendly people local breakfast bit outside of center

A very cosy vibe in a central location. 2 minutes walk from Sierra Coffee & numerous convenience stores, as-well-as two fuel stations (for those driving). The Zoo (the only Zoo in Kyrgyzstan) is also a 5 minute walk from the guest house. The rooms are light, airey, spacious & clean, as is the bathroom and overall facilities. There is a sunny courtyard and secure parking, as-well-as various amenities...

Really nice place! Good breakfast and friendly staff!

Perfect place to stay if you want to meet people to go on trips with/gather information/book trips/etc. Lovely cafe attached which makes meals super easy. Only negative was that our water never got properly hot for a shower.

We stayed at Duet before and after doing the Ala Kul 3 days hike. Private room are well decorated and spacious, the restaurant and bar menu have plenty of choices and the coffee is great! The staff is really nice and can help you book yurts and guest houses for your hikes. They also have a lovely gift shop.

Lovely hostel for backpackers. The dorm beds are quite comfortable. Toilets and shower rooms are regularly cleaned. They have a restaurant which serves quite good food. The owners are lovely too.

Loved my time here! Room was clean and cleaned quite often during midday. Bed was comfortable. They have a restaurant too so that helps although food quality can be improved for the price. Quite a social-able hostel considering the big lounge and kitchen area. Can book horse riding here but do note is about 2k more expensive vs booking directly with operator. Service was helpful though.

Duet Hostel and Hotel is a good spot to meet other travelers and hikers. The dorm room is a big with no windows. Can get a bit cluttered with everyone's backpacks and gear. Thankfully there are privacy curtains. Some outdoor space though felt odd to be there since it’s also a café. The dorm area has a couch outside the room. And a good kitchen. Only food option is cafe. The is a 15+ minute walk...

Excellent service, great facilities, and reasonable prices. I felt like home during my whole stay. I stayed there for two weeks by myself and I honestly didn't wanna go away from there! The place is also beautiful and have a lot of space for children to play and run around. They have also every Sunday a cultural performance to get to know about Kyrgyz culture.

Really enjoyed KBH. A great place to base yourself for hiking in the area and meet other backpackers doing the same. It’s very central so close to restaurants, shops and gear rental places. They had a good kitchen + helpful information leaflets for popular trips Sometimes a little disorganised, meaning people stayed on sofas or camped in the garden outside; or that you’d be waiting around for information...

I had such a wonderful stay! I met the kind lady who ran the hostel and decided to move to this one and it was the best decision. The hostel’s a lovely meeting place for all sorts of backpackers with a cozy outside lounge area for great chats and card games. The location is impeccable and peaceful. Nestled in a very quaint neighbourhood nearby to the main supermarket, Ashlyan Fu alley, the park...

Definitely one of the best hostels I've ever been! Everything works well here, the staff is awesome, really helpful and friendly, the building is new and everything is really clean, plenty of wc and showers, a big kitchen with a lot of place to sit and to relax, and a really peaceful and nice backyard, and all of these, for a really good price! I would definitely comeback! :)

If you want a fun, super social stay in Karakol, Snow Leopard might not be the spot for you. But if you are looking for a cozy stay with fellow trekkers looking to connect and superb hospitality, this is the stay I would recommend. We chose a dorm room the night before our trek to Ala Kul, and while the amenities were basic, they were very comfortable. We were in a 4 bed bunk room with an en-suite...

We had a lovely stay here - the owners are a lovely family, they speak superb English and were able to help us with everything we needed. The room was a decent size, the bed was pretty comfy and there was decent hot water and wifi. The property was spotlessly clean. The location is on the outskirts of the city, but as we don't mind walking it didn't bother us at all. Great views of the mountains...

Unusual review as we didn’t even stay here - but we found Jalil’s contact from an online forum, he graciously helped us arrange transport and tours around Karakol and back to Manas airport. His hospitality and generosity made our Kyrgyzstan experience that much smoother and even better, I can’t even imagine how good a stay at his cosy family run hostel would be! Thank you so much Jalil, all the best...

Pretty much a perfect hostel experience. Not as social as most other hostels, but you're very close to social bars so that makes up for that. The rooms are very clean and comfortable (plus a private bathroom is always great!). The common area is clean and quaint. Very enjoyable experience overall.

From the moment I arrived, the owner warmly welcomed me and offered me tea. We had a lovely chat, and I truly felt his sincere hospitality. The room was clean, and all the staff were very friendly. As someone who runs a hostel in Japan, I learned a lot from my stay here. Thank you for everything—I hope to come back someday. Kai from Japan

Thanks for the homestay experience

Great location! Everything you need is nearby. The owner is really friendly and offers laundry.. The house and the room is very clean. There are enough plugs to charge your stuff. The bed is comfy, the showers are hot and have good water pressure. Our room had a balcony with nice mountain views. There is a secure parking area. And there are tranquil and relaxing areas inside (with 2 sofas) and outside...

I was very happy at this place. After staying at a lot of really lousy guests houses, this one with clean bathrooms, showers, and rooms exactly as advertised was very comfortable and an oasis.

Best guesthouse we stayed in Kyrgystan!!! Very, very helpful owner, really nice person. Very clean rooms, fast free wi-fi. Even if was double price would be the best... Best plumbs in their garden 😀

Good place to stay.. Comfortable, clean and the family is very nice..