Kyrgyzstan
Rooms here are dated but clean, much like the rest of the property, and the combined cafe/bar downstairs grills up tasty shashlyk to go with cold draught…
Must-see hotels in Kyrgyzstan
Issyk-Köl Oblast
Just 250m from a small beach, this family-run hostel's private rooms inside a cottage of the Ak Tolkun Pension are a relaxing getaway from the busy centre…
Kyrgyzstan
Naryn's cheapest option, this Soviet-era hulk has a photogenically abandoned restaurant with smashed windows and trees growing out the roof. Repainted…
Celestial Mountains Guest House
Kyrgyzstan
Neat if unsophisticated rooms mostly share very compact bathrooms with half-sized tubs. Two 'lux' rooms are considerably more comfortable with en suite…
Kyrgyzstan
These simple digs offer a village alternative to Gulcha proper in three yurts and three guesthouse rooms, and there are day-hike possibilities up into the…
Kyrgyzstan
This small hostel has seven beds across three rooms, and access to a full kitchen makes it an appealing choice. The travel agency, based in the foyer from…
Kyrgyzstan
Recently renovated this small but very conspicuous five-level, A-frame building has hotel-quality rooms albeit with already-burping new bathrooms. Of the…
Bishkek
Just between Osh bazaar and the Western Bus Station, these simple but clean rooms are perfect for late-night arrivals or early morning departures. Second…
Issyk-Köl Oblast
Just before the road enters the wide valley, this small yurt-camp provides basic accommodation and meals for travellers. There's no mobile-phone service…
Bishkek
Bishkek’s most international hotel includes a couple of restaurants, an outdoor pool, and fitness club. Breakfast is US$20 extra.
Kyrgyzstan
Naryn's newest hotel hides in an unlikely tree-shaded gated yard, and has a stylish feel to its reception area. The facilities are easily the nicest in…
Shepherd's Life - Gulnaz Yurt-Camp
Kyrgyzstan
The farthest of the massive cluster or community-tourism organisation yurts along the northeast shore, Gulnaz's three yurts and tasty food feel a touch…
Issyk-Köl Oblast
At the far end of the village closest to the river, Bermet's nice two-storey guesthouse has seven beds in two rooms. Her husband Azamat is one of the DMO…
Kyrgyzstan
Friendly Sabyr is the local fixer, tour agent, driver, and as it turns out guesthouse owner. It's basic, one room of the family house with pallets on the…
Issyk-Köl Oblast
Aziza keeps eight beds in two rooms, on the main street through town where the large yellow tractor is normally parked. Her husband Ulan is a trekking…
Kyrgyzstan
Run out of the Jailoo Tourism Community office, this hostel lacks the family feel of a homestay but the location in the centre is extremely convenient…
Kyrgyzstan
Simple, musty old Soviet-era rooms but the beds do have clean sheets. 'Toilet' outside. West of the alplager, in the musty two-storey building along the…
Osh
Extremely handy for both the bazaar and minibus station, the well-kept rooms feel clean and fresh albeit in typical sickly pastel hues and with chiffon…
Kyrgyzstan
In addition to accommodation in their tents or your own, it's also to possible to arrange meals at Achik Tash/Base Camp 1 from US$30/40 per day.
Kyrgyzstan
Central Asia Travel provides tented accommodation at Base Camp and Camp 1, and it's possible to arrange meals for US$29 per day.
Kyrgyzstan
Faded but generally clean, this two-storey joint on Sarygulov near the square is a more central option than the CBT homestays.
Issyk-Köl Oblast
Rahat hosts guests in seven beds in two rooms, directly across the street from the large Ala-köl guesthouse building.
Kyrgyzstan
Basic clean rooms at the south end of the village, but don't expect much in the way of service or attention.
Bujumal Arykmoldoeva's Homestay
Kyrgyzstan
Low-rise homestead with a rural feel, tea-bed, small parking area and bathroom facilities in the yard.
Karakol
Nine-room new minihotel close to the commercial centre, but prices are high and service is lacking.
Osh
One of the city's worst hotels, with one of the city's best locations. There are rumours of a revamp in the works for late 2017, but at the time of…
