The Gobi
To experience Three Camels is to know the epitome of the upscale Mongolian ger camp experience. Visitors stay in luxurious gers, which are decorated with…
Must-see hotels in Mongolia
The Gobi
Nomadic Journeys operates this splendid tourist camp in the reserve, about 50km drive from Shiveegobi train station. Guided wildlife walks, multiday camel…
The Gobi
This is the most comfortable place to stay. The big draw is the log-and-stone restaurant-bar, reminiscent of a Chinese–style temple, the smart gers with…
Mongolia
For an offbeat experience, cross Terelj Gol for this pleasant ger camp run by an eccentric Dutchman named Bert and his lovely family. The meadow location…
Western Mongolia
Most gorgeously situated camp in all of Mongolia? We may have a winner. It's nestled in the groove of a steep valley overlooking Üüreg Nuur, some 20km…
Mongolia
Attached to the excellent cafe-restaurant of the same name, this nine-room guesthouse, is run by an Australian guy called Murray, his young family, and…
Mongolia
Set on a pretty headland on the northern shore of the lake, Maikhan Tolgoi is easily the most attractive camp on the lake. The well-maintained gers are…
Ulaanbaatar
While most guesthouses in town are located in crumbling old Russian flats, this one is in a modern building with hardwood floors, sparkling bathrooms, a…
The Gobi
Byamba Tseyen, who manages the nearby tree nursery, also opens up her family compound to guests. Accommodation is inside one of two guest gers located in…
Mongolia
Popular with backpackers and foreign hikers, this western-shore spot has plush cabins, a lodge, English-speaking staff, pizza and pasta on the menu, and…
Mörön
Friendly, knowledgeable Saraa is a gracious host and a font of information on the region. She is a well-regarded contact with the Tsaatan reindeer people,…
Mongolia
This eco-conscious camp is in a splendid location on its own little peninsula north of the other ger camps. Accommodation is a mix of tepees, gers and…
Mongolia
Mongolia’s first luxury hotel and spa is an incongruous neoclassical building set on the edge of tiny Terelj village. Opened in 2008, this five-star hotel…
Mongolia
This lovely hotel has spotless, well-maintained, and large if unmemorable rooms decorated in pastel shades. There's a decent restaurant, a fitness centre…
Ulaanbaatar
One of UB's more stylish options is this designer hotel in a prime downtown location. As with many boutique hotels, rooms are boxy, however they feature…
Mongolia
At first glance, this camp on the western shore resembles many other ger camps around the lake. What sets Misheel apart is having owners with long…
Mongolia
This environmentally conscious backpacker hang-out occupies the grounds of a reclaimed Soviet-era truck garage just north of Khatgal. Choose between…
Mongolia
This year-round camp, in the extreme south of town, is perhaps the most congenial of lodgings around Khatgal. English-speaking owner Ganbaa makes visitors…
Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar's premier upscale hotel is this five-star gem with a prime location steps away from all the downtown museums and theatres. Spacious,…
Mongolia
This excellent place is run by the infectiously bubbly Jargal. It's located at the foot of beautiful mountains, and is based around a mineral spring pool…
Western Mongolia
Chinggis is the undisputed grand khaan of Uvs hotels, slaying its rivals not with sword and bow but with surprisingly stylish rooms (especially the cosy …
The Gobi
The smartest and newest hotel in town at research time, Entum is set atop a hill, overlooking the city and just off the highway. All rooms have wood…
Mongolia
This excellent, professionally run place comes with all the bells and whistles, including a marble-floored lobby, helpful receptionists, reliable hot…
Mongolia
Offering a good insight into local life is this friendly family home on the outskirts of town, with several gers in its compound, offering excellent-value…
Mörön
The friendly English-speaking owner, Bata, can help arrange transport and homestays with nomad families (around US$20 per night), and is one of the better…
Ulaanbaatar
This popular guesthouse in an apartment block is run by a friendly, knowledgable team who work overtime to help guests with logistical matters, and it…
Ulaanbaatar
This homey place almost feels more like a boutique guesthouse than a hostel. Rooms are individually styled, some with traditional Mongolian furniture. It…
Ulaanbaatar
This boutique hotel has just 10 rooms, each one decked out in brown and beige furnishings, with flat-screen TVs and modern, albeit small, bathrooms. The…
Mongolia
This popular, family-owned guesthouse is run by Gaya, who has been providing travellers with a local experience since 2003. Take your choice between gers …
Western Mongolia
Tour operator Blue Wolf offers eight Kazakh–style gers sleeping two to four people each, and one larger ger with six beds, set in a walled and secure…
Ulaanbaatar
This contemporary hostel is a budget choice with a difference. Its lobby has the polish of a boutique hotel, and while it's all a bit squashy, the rooms…
Western Mongolia
About 30km east of the relative hubbub at Khar Temis, this Mongolian-run camp is on a lovely, isolated spur of land that dangles out into the lake. Four…
Western Mongolia
This no-frills, family-run operation offers good-value shared ger accommodation with a clean shower block and flushing toilets. The owner, Nazgul, who…
Western Mongolia
The best hotel in town has a cosy, hunting-lodge vibe and a quiet location, with 11 well-maintained twins all facing back on to the mountains. Rooms have…
Mongolia
The renovated east wing of the monolithic Soviet-style complex is an excellent spot to lay your head. Expect crisp white bed linen, modern bathrooms with…
Mongolia
This luxury American-built camp comprises a mix of Western-style lodge rooms with alpine views, Mongolian gers and Colorado-built yurts with a modern…
Khögnö Khan Resort Mountain Camp
Mongolia
In an attractive setting at the foot of the mountain, 4km southwest of Övgön Khiid, this comfortable camp has traditional ger accommodation, a large log…
Mörön
About 600m east of the wrestling stadium, you'll spot a bright purple gate inscribed with the words 'guest house'. Inside there are neat guest gers and…
Western Mongolia
Simply getting to isolated Uliastai can be a slog, so thank Chinggis there's a hotel as nice as the Zavkhan waiting for you. Rooms are spotless and modern…
Mongolia
This camp, furthest west from the temple complex, is the one with the best facilities. Choose between a cosy ger with electricity, an individual cabin or…
