Must-see hotels in Kyrgyzstan

  • Asia Mountains

    Bishkek

    Hidden between rail tracks and apartment blocks, this delightful 19-room getaway is striking for its gardens and birdsong. Sun-drenched communal spaces…

  • Biy Ordo Guesthouse

    Osh

    Biy Ordo is worth the 10-minute marshrutka ride (122 from Kelechek Bazaar) for the great-value dorms and perfect hostel vibe. Dorms have lockers, and all…

  • Southside B&B

    Bishkek

    Run by the American couple behind Iron Horse Nomads, this comfy B&B's Central Asian styling and on-site sauna are an oasis from the hectic centre of…

  • Bel-Tam Yurt-Camp

    Issyk-Köl Oblast

    Just 200m from the shore of Issyk-Köl, simple yurts with electricity and an on-site restaurant/bar make an excellent place to relax for a few days. Look…

  • BUGU Hotel

    Bishkek

    From the rustic log-cabin style common space to the airy rooms, this boutique hotel gives off a vibe somewhere between 'modern nomad' and 'Scandinavian…

  • Teskey Guesthouse

    Karakol

    On a quiet, unpaved backstreet, Teskey's great plus is its knowledgeable, ever-obliging, English-speaking host Talaai. The brand-new guesthouse has super…

  • Sary-Oi Yurt-Camp

    Kyrgyzstan

    Situated on a hilltop overlooking a magnificent mountain panorama, two yurts run by a friendly local family make the perfect base for day hikes to…

  • Kara-Kyz Yurt-Camp

    Issyk-Köl Oblast

    Nestled in the narrow mouth of the Ak-Suu Valley and covered in wild flowers in spring, this five-yurt-camp may be one of the best-positioned in the…

  • Supara Chunkurchak

    Kyrgyzstan

    Run by the same folks as the Supara restaurant complex in Bishkek, this location has all the same splendid national food and cultural offerings plus…

  • Biy Ordo Hotel & Hostel

    Osh

    This newer branch of the popular Biy Ordo Guesthouse has all the same creature comforts with a more convenient city-centre location. Rooms are a touch on…

  • Orto Asia

    Osh

    For a little bit of luxury after a long hike or horse trek, this marble-studded hotel north of town is easily the best choice in Osh. Though it's a bit…

  • Hillside

    Karakol

    Wood-panelled hallways and bright modern rooms make this family property hidden in the southern residential area of Karakol a hit, especially the large…

  • Ratsek Hut

    Kyrgyzstan

    Four to six hours' strenuous hike from the alplager, Ratsek hut has a glorious setting ringed by rocky spires with a view of the glacier from a small…

  • Jalal-Abad Health Resort

    Kyrgyzstan

    Founded as a resort in 1886, the health-giving waters of springs on the hillside above Jalal-Abad here have attracted visitors and patients from across…

  • Baytur Kymyz Resort

    Kyrgyzstan

    If you've ever wanted to try the Kyrgyz pastime of drinking kymys (fermented horse milk) all day, this health resort built from repurposed shipping…

  • CBT Homestays

    Kyrgyzstan

    The best digs in town are the 18 CBT-affiliated homestays scattered around the village. These aren’t always easy to find or centrally located, so call…

  • Jamilya’s B&B

    Karakol

    The mother-and-son team here both speak excellent English, the daughter French; and they offer 10 rooms with spotless bathrooms, hot showers and sit-down…

  • Ak-Sai Yurt-Camp

    Kyrgyzstan

    Easily the cleanest and most comfortable yurt-camp near Tash Rabat, though the 7km between here and the caravanserai make it impractical for those who don…

  • Umai Hotel

    Bishkek

    The eight plain, high-ceilinged, en-suite rooms are very fair value, and are set in a walled garden so peaceful that getting anyone to let you in might…

  • Kagan Guesthouse

    Kyrgyzstan

    This family-run guesthouse in the centre of town has just seven beds in three shared rooms, but the friendly and accommodating hosts make guests feel at…

  • Kegeti Tour Guesthouse

    Kyrgyzstan

    It's nothing fancy, but the comfortable guesthouse up the small Kegeti gorge is the perfect starting point for hikes to Köl-Tör or elsewhere into the…

  • Tri Korony

    Issyk-Köl Oblast

    Handily central yet away from the main concentration of developments and traffic, this modern 60-room resort has its own stretch of beach and…

  • TES Guesthouse

    Osh

    TES is notable for its peaceful garden setting where there are two bedded yurts rented out dorm-style (no lockers) in summer. Rooms are faultlessly clean…

  • Apple Hostel

    Bishkek

    The large common space and guest-accessible kitchen are in the best international style, and the attached cafeteria serves up cheap and tasty local dishes…

  • Silk Road Lodge

    Bishkek

    Spread over five floors, the 28 spacious rooms each have safe, kitchenette and superclean bathrooms. The basement hides a 3m by 6m swimming pool. Credit…

  • Klara Guesthouse

    Kyrgyzstan

    Friendly Klara lets out four comfortable guest rooms to travellers in her home a few minutes' walk from the town's major tourist site. Leaving the museum,…

  • Aliman Homestay

    Kyrgyzstan

    Unusually comfortable family home with freshly decorated rooms, Western-style bathroom, and a tapchan in the walled yard. It's brilliantly central, albeit…

  • Hostel312

    Bishkek

    Bright rooms and friendly English-speaking staff recommend this hostel in the south of Bishkek's centre, near the Vefa Center. Long-term residents of a…

  • Karakol Ski Lodge

    Issyk-Köl Oblast

    The ski-lift owners also operate a multibuilding lodge with a range of standard rooms plus four-room chalet-style luxury villas tucked into the forest…

  • Matsunoki Guesthouse

    Karakol

    Run by a lovely Kyrgyz-Japanese couple who built it from the ground up, Sovetbek and Yuka are just as much a reason to stay as the delightfully cosy…

  • The Farm Guesthouse

    Kyrgyzstan

    A friendly Kyrgyz/Canadian couple run this working farm and guesthouse, which supports children who have grown too old for local orphanages. Stay in the…

  • Hotel Evropa

    Bishkek

    This small new business-boutique hotel with glass elevator uses classic floral-heraldic motifs to add interest to the rooms' stylishly minimal design…

  • Baiysh Yurt-Camp

    Kyrgyzstan

    This large camp on the south side of the lake is an insider's favourite – in no small part because of the Russian-style banya cabin set a few hundred…

  • Ala-köl Guesthouse

    Issyk-Köl Oblast

    This large multibuilding guesthouse is the only one in town with wi-fi (though slow) or private bathrooms, but it's also more expensive than the…

  • Eco House

    Osh

    Popular with short-term business visitors, this cosy, superclean guesthouse has a small verandah–breakfast room and garden. The guest rooms are unusually…

  • Tagaytay

    Karakol

    New and central, the Tagaytay's finest feature is the ceiling-less communal lounge with attractive artwork, saddle-display and real fire. However, noise…

  • Urmat Ordo

    Bishkek

    Less glitzy and more central than most new midrange business places. The standard rooms are functional but the lux suites are a big improvement, with…

  • Karagat Hotel

    Karakol

    Undoubtedly Karakol's fanciest option, the decor and furniture can feel a little over the top, but there's nowhere more comfortable to spend a lazy day…

  • Tumar Guesthouse

    Issyk-Köl Oblast

    Around 1km down hill from the ski lift station, small but neat Tumar (now with banya!) is the only budget option in the immediate area of the ski base. It…

  • Datka's Guesthouse

    Kyrgyzstan

    The perfect combination of homestay warmth and hotel facilities, five fully-equipped rooms are made all the more comfortable by a cheerful family and…