Karagat Hotel features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Karakol. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the...
Located in Karakol, Hillside Karakol B&B features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.
Located in a park area of Karakol, HOtel Issyk-Kul Karakol offers a sauna and massage. Free Wi-Fi access is provided. The property has a private skating rink. The classic-style rooms feature cable TV....
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.
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.
One of the most beautiful hostels I have ever stayed! A cross between a hostel and bed and breakfast! The first floor shared areas are decorated in a luxurious ranch style with leather sofas, rugs on hardwood floors, and sturdy hardwood tables. The rooms are equally cozy and the entire facility is immaculate, bathrooms included.
The host Andre has lived in Kyrgyzstan for years and has a wealth of knowledge about hiking, skiing and the area generally. The facilities are truly beautiful, clean and the breakfast was wonderful!
Very nice stay at this family hotel, the restaurant has a very nice and large food panel, the breakfast is consistant and the location is perfekt, on the main road to the mountain resort, and about 15 min in taxi to the beach at Issyk-Kul lake, the supermarket Globus is about 10 min walk as well as some nice restaurant and food court.
The family was us a great help during the stay, taxi reservation, late restauration, big thanks to you and hopefully we ll have the opportunity to come back to this amazing place!
One of the best hostels, run by a family with ease. Everything was quick and easy, and hostel is placed really good near a nice ortodox wooden church. Place is also full of travelers who are open to activities which is the reason why everyone comes to Karakol. On the reception you can also find detailed information about really nice places to visit, even in the snow you can hike and explore (if you have what it takes). If I come back I would try to stay here again.
Janyl, the owner was amazing. She is very helpful and was able to advise us on what to do in the area, where to eat and booked us taxis when necessary.
The rooms are large and clean and fantastic value for money. The guesthouse is near (1 min walk) à great restaurant: Lighthouse and a 7 min walk to the "Meeting Point" a cafe where it's easy to meet with other travellers/hikers.
We will definitely return here next time we're in Karakol and I highly recommend it!
The family is lovely and helpful and each one of them is friendly 💜💜 its location near the city center, the room is clean, comfortable and quite, with a balcony and a clean private bathroom, and warm water, there were warm, clean, good blankets and covers, also they help us in our questions during our visit to Karakol 😁💜💜 if we came to Karakol in future with our friends we will choose for sure this sweet Janat family guesthouse 🥰😍🌷🌷.
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 hotel is just perfect. We liked everything. The host is very welcoming and helpful. We enjoyed having conversations with him. He helped us to arrange our travels around Karakol. Also we enjoyed our breakfasts and especially sea bucktorn tea.
We liked that the hotel has its conception. Everything is organized very well.
Overall it was the best hotel in Kyrgyzstan during our trip. 10 out of 10.
I 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!!
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.
Yuka-san's place is absolutely gorgeous, cosy, and very clean. The breakfast included is delicious, and the general attention to details stands out.
There is also parking bearby and the location is very convenient.
Absolutely recommend if you are thinking of staying in Karakol!
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Pleasant little hotel, decent room, excellent value for money.
Breakfast was very good. Staff were helpful with laundry, directions and even hooked us up with our driver for 3 days through Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. Recommended.
The hosts are super nice! We forgot our mobile charger at their hotel and they organized that it was transported to us in Bishkek (free of charge). That was so nice! Thanks again! The rooms are modern and spotless clean. Inside parking is available.
The hotel is conveniently located in the town of Karakol with some great dining options (ask the hotel manager for booking help). Rooms are basic but clean and comfortable making the hotel a nice stopping point for Karakol and Jyrgalan trips.
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 property has primary location at ski resort Karakol. You can do ski-in and ski-out.
The property offers sufficient amount of comfort, nice local food at the restaurant, and comfortable beds.
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.
Great place in a good location. Nuri, the host, is very friendly and always tried to help us in everything we needed. If we come back to Karakol we will stat there
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