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…
Must-see hotels in Western Mongolia
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 …
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…
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…
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…
Western Mongolia
Occupying the 3rd and 4th floors of this 2015 brick block in the north of town, the Grand has immaculate rooms with shower cubicles, toiletries, fridges…
Western Mongolia
The staff here are cheerful, and rooms have extras including toothbrushes, reading lights and kettles, plus the best showers in Khovd. Twins are spacious…
Western Mongolia
This well-equipped ger camp is next to Khetsuu Khad, seemingly in the middle of nowhere. It has hot showers, flush toilets, a restaurant and clean,…
Western Mongolia
Rather than overnighting at the north ranger station, this lovely spot 3km back down the trail has two five-bed gers with solar electricity and a toilet…
Western Mongolia
Overlooked by mountains and offering views of Ölgii 7km away, this well-maintained camp, run by Altai Expeditions, sleeps two to four people per ger and…
Western Mongolia
Ger accommodation 7km outside Ölgii in a pleasant spot between mountains and a brook of the fast-flowing Khovd Gol. Each of the dozen gers sleeps two to…
Western Mongolia
This small camp consists of a trio of gers arranged on a grassy patch of lake shore, a volleyball net, and a whole lot of nature. The owner will fry you…
Western Mongolia
Partly built at the time of research, this Mongolian-run camp on the gravelly lake shore has spick-and-span two-bed gers, a restaurant, and several four…
Western Mongolia
This pleasant, recently built hotel is a good choice. It occupies a prime perch on the main street close to the museums, and offers small, clean and…
Western Mongolia
This decrepit holiday camp, with a few shops, a restaurant and a gas station nearby, acts as the hub for Mongolians holidaying here, even though most…
Western Mongolia
After a complete refit, this mid-sized hotel in the north of town offers pleasant, well-equipped rooms including extremely spacious 'lux' suites with…
Western Mongolia
Though it looks and feels a little jaded, the Uliastai is a well-run operation with a good restaurant and bar attached, and a Khan Bank ATM inside the…
Western Mongolia
Despite looking a little bruised and battered, this hotel has generously sized rooms and surprisingly stylish bathrooms with good showers. Wi-fi in the…
Blue Wolf Tsambagarav Ger Camp
Western Mongolia
This place consists of two gers (plus heated shower and long drop toilet) next to an Uriankhai nomad camp by a small river. From the camp it's a one-hour…
Western Mongolia
Each of this camp’s five Kazakh–style gers sleeps four to five people; there are also three dorm cabins. The lake waters are shallow here for 15m, and…
Western Mongolia
Close to the caves, this Mongolian-run camp has nine gers sleeping one to five people, a bar-restaurant, hot showers and a small shop selling handicrafts…
Western Mongolia
About 6km to the northwest of town, this basic camp has a gorgeous, grassy location along the Buyant Gol, at the foot of a rocky escarpment. No showers or…
Western Mongolia
The ranger has a couple of tourist gers here; you can also hire horses (T20,000 per day) and camels (T25,000 per day). A ger shop sells food and…
Western Mongolia
Looking swish after a 2015 refit, the businesslike rooms here are expensive but come with luxuries like minifridges and proper shower cubicles. Staff…
Western Mongolia
Though it looks shabby from the outside, this place offers clean, comfy beds, and reasonably modern bathrooms in working order. The reception is on the…
Western Mongolia
This ger camp on the southwestern side of Uvs Nuur has around a dozen gers and a restaurant. At the time of research there was talk of improving the road…
Western Mongolia
Built in 2014, the Urguu may be bland, but its quiet rooms are some of the largest in town, with a decent number of charging points (a rarity) and tiny…
Western Mongolia
Set back from the main road and with a couple of seating pavilions out front, the aging Buyant is a safe enough choice, with welcoming staff and…
Western Mongolia
This new spot has a handy location on Ölgii's central sq and a few twin rooms of varying size and spec. The wi-fi works, but plumbing is poor and rooms…
Western Mongolia
This is the oldest hotel in town and is rather down-at-heel, but it's an okay choice if others are full. Hotels wear out fast in Ölgii, so go for rooms in…
Western Mongolia
If you need to stay in Dörgön for the night, this place is five minutes' walk down the hill from the monastery, in the centre of the town. Meals T4000. No…
Western Mongolia
Attached to a tiny restaurant (11am-9pm, dishes from T3000) that's said to be the best in town, this one-room hotel has four beds.
Western Mongolia
This large, run-down hotel is a little out of the way, but it will do the job at a push. English speaking staff is a bonus.
