Asfandiar Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Karakol. There's a grill and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking. You can play pool at the hotel.
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 was the best place where we stayed during 3 weeks in Kyrgyzstan.
Everything is in very good condition, great hot shower waiting for you to return from trekking and internet connection.
The host is fluent in English and we bothered her all the time with questions which she kindly answered. She always called taxis for us, provided hints, tried to find out the state of bridges in Karakol valley which have been affected during previous weeks and many other.
I can't think of anything which could have been better.
Breakfast was lovely, the yurt was comfortable, and the bathrooms excellent (with high quality toilet paper, even). An excellent location between mountains and the center, with a nice Terrace restaurant nearby, as well as a grocery store. Close also to Lighthouse Karakol and Ashlyan Fu Alley. The hosts also helped us arrange our trip to the next destination, with prices much, much more affordable than those quoted to us elsewhere (I speak Russian, so the language was not the issue). Very kind and friendly people.
Staying at the karakol yurt village is an incredible experience. The hosts are a very friendly and kind Kyrgyz family, who not only provide an incredible stay, but make an effort to get to know their guests and offer them experiences in the Kyrgyz mountains. The food is fantastic - locally sourced ingredients and homemade Kyrgyz meals make for an amazing experience. I highly recommend staying here while/before trekking in Karakol!
Very lovely place with helpful staff. People come to Karakol for trekking in the nature, therefore the staff have very good connections with trekking organizations, transporters and ... so everybody can arrange a good hike with their help. they can arrange transport to Karakol valley and reserve Yurt if you want to do the Ala-Kul trekking. Rooms and kitchen facilities are good. Located in a good, safe and calm place.
The breakfast was delicious, a buffet breakfast with many options to choose from. I liked the bakery, especially the berry pie. Our room was warm and the personnel was very attentive by offering a warmer duvet in case it was cold.
The location is just 30 mins drive to Karakol Ski resort, which is very convenient if you'd like to stay a bit far from the crowd and save some money.
I will say right away: I haven’t t lived in other hostels in Karakol, but this one is the best.
This is not just a hostel, this is a community of people who travel, go to tracks, share experiences and have fun.
I really like this kind of hostel and highly recommend to stay here.
P.S. There are no questions about the living conditions, there are even curtains on the beds ☺️
The location is amazing, it's nearby everywhere ( bus station, market..).
The staff was super nice and friendly, they offered us tea when we arrived, and helped us to arrange our next trip.
The room was bery clean and huge , the bed is very comfy and I like the table which is made from real wood.
For sure I'll come again to this hotel without any hesitation.
Mars is very kind and the hotel is very neat, really clean.
He can arrange your travel plan so sincerely.
Also the location was good.
I really enjoyed staying there.
And the price was also reasonable.
I definitely recommend for hikers and tourists!
Thank you!
Very nice tiny hotel in the center of Karakol. Wooden design, nice breakfast, very friendly team. Owner and his family manage it very well. They also very helpful with different questions I had including excursions, city advice etc.
We liked everything about the property as we took town house which was perfect for our group of 8 adults and 2 children. This is best hotel in Karakol and will suggest this place to stay over.
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.
I absolutely loved this little guesthouse in Karakol. Great location and the price can’t be beat. The owner was very helpful in offering advice on trekking in the region.
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