Gebze 76, 722200 Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
#7 of 30 hotels in Karakol
Guests' ChoiceBased on 26 hostel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Location
8.9
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Mazda
United KingdomNothing….couldn’t find a fault if I tried!!
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.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Sharon
United StatesI am a repeat guest! I came in the summer during hiking season then returned for skiing season in the winter. Hostel Nice is such a chill hostel. Jen is the sweetest and so so helpful. She looked up things for me to do in Karakol in case I was bored. And she always helped me out - even coming with me to the store to rent snowshoes. Greatest and nicest staff!!! And best hostel in Karakol!!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Gil
South KoreaNothing
This is the best hostel in Kyrgyzstan It helped me a lot in trekking and traveling If you're in karakol, I recommend this place 100%
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Kiley
United StatesN/a
Really welcoming and helpful hosts! Super clean and cozy
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Mats
BelgiumI would recommend this 100%. The host is so friendly and made it a warm and pleasant stay.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Adrien
FranceVery friendly and helpful host, very clean and confortable
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Martin
GermanyQuiet and cosy hostel with a large kitchen and large, cool and airy common rooms. I stayed two days longer as it was such a relaxing atmosphere. Azun teaches English in winter and is very supportive and flexible. Many positive vibes there.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Constance
United KingdomThe hostel is far from the bus station if you’re walking.
The property is very clean and comfortable. There were bathrooms and showers, and it was clean. Jane is available at any time for assistance and information on what to do in and around Karakol.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 July 2023
Ryan
United StatesReally great place. The location is good for hiking and the host is very kind and helpful.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 26 July 2023
Jack
EstoniaToilet squat
Home like
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Nekshus10
IndiaA bit far from the center.
The host is very hospitable. Place is very comfortable and clean.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Alex
New ZealandSuper kind and helpful manager, good facilities
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Perrard
Hong KongNice garden friendly owner
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Brian
IrelandFantastic place. I kept coming back after each hike. Jan and her family are incredibly welcoming. The standard is very high and everything is very clean. It is certainly a social, but peaceful, hostel and I found it easy as a solo traveller to meet similar travellers and organise hikes together if needed. There are lots of restaurants, cafes and 24 shop nearby. All information you could need is available and English is fluent, which made travel/hikes inside and out of the region easy. You can even organise taxis, guest house/yurt directly and gear rental is close by. I'll return for all my future Karakol trips.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Javier
SpainThere is difficult to find hostels as excellents as this! Highly recommend it if you are going to stay in Karakol. The owner speaks perfectly english which makes her really helpful. She helped me planning the trip to Ala Kul lake and with other Karakol facilities. The place is quiet and near to a main park.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 7 July 2023
Joël
JapanIf you are in Karakol, go to this hostel - it is absolutely recommended! From the first moment the host welcomed us in her very friendly way. She spoke very good English and was always ready to answer our questions. She helped us plan the multi-day hike, assisted us with laundry, recommended a local festival (which was awesome) and helped all the guests organize their trips. The hostel itself was also great - always absolutely clean, a large kitchen that invites you to stay and eat with the other guests, and comfortable beds. Finally, the location is great. There is a great park just around the corner, a rental store for hiking equipment (tent, sleeping bag, etc.), various restaurants and stores and an excellent bubble tea store nearby. Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much, which is certainly due to the loving and caring nature of the host.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Sandra
GermanyThe rooms could have a few more hooks to hang Things. Thats IT.
The owner was super friendly and helpful and she speaks really good english. She Made US feel very Welcomed and the place is very comfortable. The kitchen is big, Well equipped and super Clean. In General is the place very Clean. Nice hot showers and a living Room with TV and Netflix :)
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 30 June 2023
Joachim
FranceA little bit far from town, but taxis are cheap
Very nice place, great outside area with hammocs, host very friendly& helpful
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 23 June 2023
이철영
South KoreaClean room, convenient facilities, nice location, good price. Everything was perfect! Especially a host was so kind and professional for her job, I've never seen a host as kind as her. You should stay here if you visit Karakol!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Kamil
GermanyNothing
The stsff was very helpfull and nice. I will come back.It was all graet the best hostel until now in these travel.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 10 June 2023
Jobless
IndiaEverything is perfect there, the best hostel in Karakol with the best people around.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Ismael_
SpainThe matress is very hard. It would be a good idea to initiate activities for the travellers to interact.
The owner is very helpful. Very good English.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Priska
GermanyThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Sabir
United Arab EmiratesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2023
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