Reviews of Hillside Karakol B&B
Salieva Street 152, 722200 Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
#5 of 30 hotels in Karakol
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 23 hotel reviews
9.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.5
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
8.5
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Facilities
9.4
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
9.0
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Free WiFi
9.7
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Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Atish
China4 reviews10“Two nights at Hillside Karakol”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Of all the places I visited in Kyrgyzstan over the last one week, I seem to have developed a certain fondness for Karakol - a picturesque little town surrounded by snow-capped peaks of the Tianshan Mountains, south-east of Lake Issyk-kul. Beyond the natural beauty of the place and its friendly people, what made my visit really special was the familial atmosphere of the lovely homestay, run by Ahmed and Family. Not too far from a supermarket and café, and within walking distance of the city centre, Hillside Karakol is perfectly located in a quiet neighborhood. It has clean, adequately sized rooms with attached bathrooms. The large common dining and kitchen area on the ground floor is a great hangout if you're traveling in a biggish group (we were six). Ahmed helped us order-in delicious food from a restaurant in town for dinner both nights. And then at breakfast, when I tasted their freshly made pancakes with the homemade blackberry and apricot jams, I was immediately hooked even though I'm neither into pancakes nor breakfast in general. We had originally planned to stay a single night but had to extend because of car trouble. Luckily, Ahmed was able to accommodate us at very short notice. He even put us in touch with Kudrat who runs a travel agency (https://g.co/kgs/ktJezZQ) and arranged our journey back to Bishkek that included a couple of sightseeing stops along the south shoreline of the lake. A wonderful experience overall, made all the more easier with Ahmed and Kudrat's grasp over the English language, which meant not having to resort to Google Translate every other second. Adding one suggestion for Ahmed at Hillside Karakol on behalf of a friend from our group - please think of equipping the rooms with some bedside reading light. Thank you again... I'll be back!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Maria
India21 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very nice hosts, a beautiful house, the breakfast was tasty and we could book a banya, that was also great. Extremely pleasant stay, will return with a pleasure.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Sandeep
United Arab Emirates2 reviews9.0“Hillside karakol”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Its a peaceful environment. Ahmet and family were kind and courteous. Nice place
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Joanna
United Arab Emirates16 reviews9.0“Friendly owner with great English and comfy, cosy rooms - great location and highly recommended”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
Ahmet and his wife were so welcoming and helpful - really made us feel at home and provided great recommendations for local restaurants. Really comfy, warm and well-designed rooms - there's also a drying room for ski gear. Great breakfast spread and beautiful views of the mountains in the distance from our room. There's parking too if you have hired a car. We will definitely stay at Hillside when we ski in Karakol again!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Olzhas
Kazakhstan33 reviews2 helpful votes10“Great location for short or long Karakol stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
Guys are building new hotel, closer to mountains. Considering the roads and traffic jam on eco control, that will be a big advantage. It takes 20 min to get to the ski resort if you drive. Nothing besides that
We stayed as several families and our kids liked the hotel as much as we did. Elya (the host) was very kind and assisting. They serve only breakfast, but this room can be also used for dinners if you cook by your self or order food from restaurants. We took some wine with us and had good time in the hotel, just like home.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 30 December 2023
April
United Arab Emirates8 reviews10“I love everything and given the chance to go back to Karakol, I’ll definitely stay with them”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing to complain about
the room is very clean and organize which fascinates me the most. the owners were very attentive with everything..hospitality is exceptional and I highly recommend staying with them..
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Korina
Croatia70 reviews9 helpful votes10“Great!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
All great.
Lively place, really nice owner, great breakfast! Our car broke down during our time here and the owner was very helpful offering us any help we needed + he speaks English :) Relaxing in the sauna was really good after a long day too!
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Karolina
Czech Republic4 reviews10“100 % recommended!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The owner was very hospitable. I was not feeling well and he was very helpful and support. Not only beautiful place with sauna but also such a nice hospitality created amazing space for staying there! Plus amazing breakfast :)
The property is beautiful. It has big well equipped kitchen and a lot of space. Interior is very nice and clean!
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Fabrizio
Italy11 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The best place to stay in Karakol. We stayed there for 5 nights and we discovered from there all the region hiking every day in different valley (Ak-Suu, Jeti Oguz, Jyrgalan, Altyn Arash). Ahmet, the owner, is the kindest, most welcoming and helpful person we could find. He advised us on wonderful walks, he also helped us with taxis, market and translations. Hillside is an oasis of tranquillity, the rooms as clean as the whole building. The common area the ideal place to relax after a long hiking. The breakfasts were excellent. Super fast wifi. To be recommended to anyone who wants to stay in Karakol. We love it!!!
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Sandeep
United Arab Emirates15 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The host were very warm and welcoming with neat and clean facility, we liked it.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 14 July 2023
Jan
Czech Republic23 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice porch area, big kitchen area
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 27 September 2022
Margherita
Italy7 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A wonderful hotel, a place where you can find every comfort and support. A quiet corner surrounded by greenery. The rooms are spacious, exceptionally clean and the breakfast is very good. There is the possibility to wash your clothes quickly. The owner speaks very good English and is always willing to help in need. Overall a top choice.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 19 September 2022
Moutasem
Saudi Arabia10 reviews4 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No blackout curtains, Room not big, Toilet small
Kitchen
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 11 September 2022
Dr
Germany31 reviews5 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Cosy place, super helpful friendly owner, and a great breakfast.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 28 August 2022
Andrada
United Arab Emirates52 reviews5 helpful votes9.0“Very nice and clean place, nice owner, good breakfast and facilities. Highly reccomended!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 24 August 2022
Jeffrey
United States44 reviews13 helpful votes8.0“good stay but felt overpriced”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
expensive compared to other karakol options; far from center of town
clean and comfortable room; good breakfast
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 15 August 2022
Tiffany
United States3 reviews9.0“Great spot in Karakol with wonderful hospitality and modern facilities; highly recommend!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It would have been nice to have a fan in the room since there is no air conditioning and the window only opens so wide. we had to open the bathroom window to create a cross breeze but there is no screen on that window so it let bugs in.
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The facilities were good. There was a very laid back, family type atmosphere. The entire place is beautifully remodeled. Breakfast was very nice and even delicious French press coffee with beans from Sierra Coffee.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 5 July 2021
Carl
Sweden1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great place, friendly staff, excellent sauna. Overall a top place to stay. Very modern. English speaking staff. Only thing missing was orange juice with breakfast ;)
Stayed in June 2021
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Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Gustavo
United Kingdom19 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Steffen
Germany10 reviews3 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Anonymous
Thailand15 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 11 October 2021
Anonymous
United Kingdom28 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2021
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