Sunrisekarakol has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Karakol. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property.
Karakol is a small, charming, village-like town located at...
Karakol is a small, charming, village-like town located at the foot of the mountains. The views are spectacular, the air is tasty-fresh, the food is diverse and as organic as it gets; most importantly, people are open, welcoming, a little reserved at first, but ready to help once you approach them.
Infrastructure and buildings are decayed, but it only adds to the charm of the town if you are open to go through a little hardship here and there, especially if you are arriving from a megapolis.
Karakol offers a few interesting museums and galleries, but the main attraction is that it is an intermediary place to starting your journey exploring peaks, gorges, vallies, hot springs and all the other natural gems that Kyrgyzstan offers its guests. The town itself has very interesting history and a crazy mix of many ethnic groups (Kyrgyz, Ukrainian, Dungan, Russian, Korean, German, Uzbek, Uyghur, Tatar, etc). Find yourself a local friend (easier to do in Kyrgyzstan) and he/she will open up doors to many other amazing sides of Karakol.
Maya T
10
Scored 10
You can easily stay one week or longer in this destination.
You can easily stay one week or longer in this destination. There is everything you may expect from Kyrgyzstan: lake Issyk Kul just a few Km from Karakol, amazing mountains with lost od different treks: one-day or multiple-day. I suggest to definitely climb to Ala Kol lake, visit Teleti valley or go up to the pass, immerse in hot springs in Altyn Arashan, or if you need a modern structure go to Ak-Suu thermal pools. Jeti-Ögüz is a 100% must see, or go to Jargalan valley and admire dozens of semi-wild horses, rent one of them and enjoy the view to the world from horseback. Buy some local hand-made products e.g. shirdak carpets, taste awesome local cuisine (esp. lamb, plov or manty) and don't miss local market in Karakol, wooden Holy Trinity Cathedral, unusual architecture of Dungan mosque or Sunday animal market in the town suburbs.
Daniel
Czech Republic
10
Scored 10
Karakol has a lot to offer about the beautiful nature,but...
Karakol has a lot to offer about the beautiful nature,but government should start to develop the infrastructure for this city more.,should install street light in all street,cuz traveler are coming more and more to Kyrgistan.If tourist feel safe enough even during the night the business in town will get more income from tourist .And the street should be upgraded .
Sonia
Thailand
8.0
Scored 8.0
We stayed in Karakol for 2 nights - before and after our...
We stayed in Karakol for 2 nights - before and after our hike to Ala Kol lake. I would recommend bringing camping gear from your home country as the shops in Karakol aren't great. There are companies though that you can rent tents, cooking gear etc. if you prefer. Karakol has few cafes and restaurants (we tried Cat Cafe and Meeting Point) aimed for overseas travelers but also places to try local culinary (unfortunately the highly recommended place was closed for Eid).
Krista
United Arab Emirates
10
Scored 10
The lovely reception and treatment by the hostess exceeded...
The lovely reception and treatment by the hostess exceeded our expectations. Her hospitality and ever-ready willingness to help us out with any query or arrangement made our stay here the best stay that we had in Kyrgyzstan. Thank you for having us!
Ruhi
Germany
10
Scored 10
The town is very flat and was not what we expected.
The town is very flat and was not what we expected. It had all the things we needed (restaurants, convenience stores, petrol stations) and was easy to get around. The museum was well worth the visit. The cathedral we only saw the garden and outside. It was a lovely unique piece of architecture. The real attractions are the mountain passes and valleys.
This family run hostel deserves 11 not a 10!
The amenities, wifi, rooms, toilets, kitchen, showers, nearness to everything, serene location and especially the lovely, professional Janyl who speaks fluent English (and her adorable 2 daughters and equally lovely husband) were excellent….if you’re in Karakol I can’t emphasise the reasons you should stay here….thank you for your warm, genuine, kind and helpful demeanour….wont hesitate to return to your delightful hostel.
it is clean, eco-friendly and the staff were helpful and friendly..the hotel owner helped us in finding a tour guide who helped us explore the places in Karakol which was the highlight of our trip…the hotel has a very nice cafe where you can drink tea/coffee, eat good food and relax..it also has a small grocery where you can buy your basic needs..they also offer a nice massage onsite..
Didn't expect to find this nice, comfortable and clean hotel. Food and all-inclusive breakfast at their restaurant were delicious. Administrators (two guys, sorry forgot their names already :-( ) were friendly and very helpful, thank you! All staff was friendly btw. So many benefits for a good price. My partner and I enjoyed staying at the hotel very much. Thanks a lot!
Clean and comfortable. Host were enjoyable to talk to and were educational about the history and culture of Kyrgyzstan. Walking distance to downtown. Great in helping out with formulating a daily plan to see the surrounding area. Knowledgeable about the local transportation system and getting around. We’re able to arrange a taxi for three people to Bishkek.
Highly recommended place to stay in Karakol - lovely staff, comfortable rooms and amazing food. The Mariam at the hotel is super organized and a great communicator - contacting us in advance to confirm meal choices and other important details to ensure we had a great stay. Rooms were warm and comfortable - perfect for our winter visit, skiing in the area.
Beautiful yurt stay in Karakol. The inside of the yurt was decorated in a lovely way, the beds were comfy and the blankets were warm as it can get chilli in the mountains. The facilities were all really new and clean. The hosts were generous, friendly and informative and the breakfast that you can purchase as an option delicious. You won't be disappointed!
Yurts in a fruit tree garden with wifi and electricity, what more could you wish for? Hot water, tasty breakfasts (we've encountered pancakes or fried eggs) and an owner who can give advice about the mountain hikes and trips, arrange transport and so on. Within walking distance to Karakol center for shopping and eating.
The host is extremely helpful and helped us sort out our transport back to bishkek. the hotel itself is great , the room is comfortable and has all facilities
The breakfast - is in 1 word amazing, and is the best breakfast we had in kyrgyzstan, would highly recommend the place
Modern and comfortable apartment in a central location with great views and it has everything you need. Excellent communication with the owner before and throughout the stay, he was always ready to help. Would definitely recommend staying here for those visiting Karakol.
The staff in hotel and hotel restaurant/cafe was nice and friendly, the shared spaces are very nicely decorated, it feels alive. Breakfast options are great (I would only prefer little more for drink options) and food very tasty. Bed comfy despite the look.
Everything was fantastic! Stay here, you won't regret it. The place has a certain feng shui that makes you feel relaxed, the breakfast is great and the hosts are incredibly kind! The location is also good, tucked away but close to the center of Karakol.
Cozy B&B with very friendly staff. Very comfortable beds and delicious breakfast every morning! Beautiful garden out front and next to a river. Very relaxing place to stay before or after hiking in the mountains, or just to visit Karakol!
The hosts were very welcoming and accommodating. The hotel is conveniently location. The room is nice but a bit small for 2 people. The breakfast was fresh and tasty (fruit and veggies were picked from the garden!).
It is amazing… and less expensive. Better than any homestays… because most of the homestays dont have private washrooms. But this hotel has everything we need. The staff here is also so kind and helpful.
Centrally Located, Clean and Comfortable Hostel. Kitchen, Shower and Toilet facilities are top notch. Very friendly and helpful staff, great place to stay in Karakol, 100% Recommended
Very kind, helpful and professional staff.
Amazing picturesque view from the room.
Best coffee I have had in Kyrgyzstan, was on this hotel.
Big room with lots of space.
Such great hosts, Snow Leopard Hostel was like staying with family, everyone was so friendly and helpful, I met great people here and really enjoyed my time in Karakol
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