Ulaanbaatar
This popular guesthouse enjoys a central location in a quiet courtyard set behind the National Academy Drama Theatre. It's pricier than some of its…
Must-see hotels in Mongolia
Mongolia
At this luxurious ger camp, each comfortable bed has its own mosquito net, there are hot showers and the dining room serves hot meals on request. You'll…
Mongolia
If you want to swank it up, look no further than this six-storey hotel. Its business-style rooms are enormous, immaculate, and feature modern en suite…
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…
The Gobi
Boasting the most polished exterior of the hotels in town, Lux has a small spa and sauna on-site and good-sized rooms with recessed lighting, wood…
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…
The Gobi
This well-run camp, 10km north of Dalanzadgad (and less than 5km from the airport), offers loads of options and the convenience of an easy airport drop…
The Gobi
The best tourist camp in the area. The shower rooms and toilets are sparkling, the 37 gers are larger than most (some have queen beds), and though the new…
The Gobi
The facilities here are a notch above most other ger camps, not least because this is the only camp in the Gobi where every ger has an attached bathroom…
The Gobi
Set in the middle of a vast, deserted landscape, this comfortable ger camp has flush toilets and clean showers with hot water. To arrange transport to the…
Mongolia
Friendly Ujin, who speaks good English, runs this lovely Khatgal ger camp. Ujin has a decade and a half of tour-guide experience and knows what travellers…
Mongolia
This excellent western shore camp has gers and cabins peppered throughout a hillside treeline. Enjoy a splendid view of the lake from the shade of the…
Mongolia
Elevated on wooden platforms, these beautifully decorated gers on the lake's west side are embroidered with traditional patterns; interiors contain…
Ulaanbaatar
This family-run place has a fun, youthful vibe, with colourful noise-proof walls, comfortable lounges and lots of soft sofas. Dorms and private rooms are…
Mongolia
A fabulous option on the eastern shore of the lake with fabulous views across the water; the only drawback is getting here on the rough road. The owner –…
The Gobi
The gers here are clean and cheery, although some smell better than others. You'll need to pack your own sleeping bag and food (no meals served), and…
Mongolia
Renovated rooms are clean and feature efficient yet comfortable furnishings, making this midrange option ultimately very good value for money. It’s set…
The Gobi
The most popular hotel in town, this place is smart throughout, and set opposite the leafy town square. The only frill in the so-called 'deluxe' rooms is…
The Gobi
A basic midrange ger camp at research time, with 20 tidy gers each sleeping up to three guests. When we passed through there were plans to level the…
The Gobi
The most hospitable and professional family camp and the closest overall option to the tallest dunes (just 1km away), Nyamsuren offers seven immaculate…
The Gobi
The smallest and best-value ger camp at Ongiin Khiid features a canteen built to look like a castle. It stays open year-round and has clean, comfortable…
The Gobi
This recently rebranded camp features a small restaurant with fine river views, and a games building with table tennis and a pool table. They have showers…
The Gobi
Opened in 2013, here are 20 tidy gers set on stone foundations, surrounding a main bathhouse and a hexagonal dining room where you can tuck into…
The Gobi
Geleg-Araash, the father of Sainzaya from Sainzaya's Family Ger, offers 10 gers. Each sleep two to six people and are accented with hand-painted posts and…
The Gobi
Smart, friendly and well-equipped, this is among the best choices in town, which is why it's frequently fully booked. Some staff speak English, all rooms…
The Gobi
More business-oriented, smarter and better-run than any other hotel in town. Staff here speak some English, and the pub lounge was the hippest spot in DZ…
The Gobi
A family ger camp run by a teacher from Ulaanbaatar who decamps to the shadow of the dunes each summer. Gers are simple and clean, the hosts are a delight…
The Gobi
Just 5km from the park gates are five tidy gers with wooden, hand-painted beds and epic mountain views from the doorway. From this vantage point the Altai…
The Gobi
Gobi Camels, the only tourist camp in the area, offers 35 gers set in a beautifully remote location at the foot of the sand dunes and mountains beyond,…
Mongolia
Backpacker central in Tariat, this family guesthouse is pretty basic, but is run by the welcoming Tunga, who speaks perfect English and has great…
Ulaanbaatar
Located on the outskirts of town 5km east of Sükhbaatar Sq is this attractive option with a choice of dorms and private rooms in an architecturally…
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,…
Jalman Meadows Wilderness Camp
Mongolia
Run by Nomadic Journeys, this remote and low-impact ger camp in the upper Tuul valley makes a nice base if you're headed to Khagiin Khar Nuur, an eight…
Mongolia
Is this the most unexpected beach resort in the world? Sitting as it does thousands of miles from any ocean, we have to guess it's a contender. There is,…
Ulaanbaatar
Friendly Nassan has been in the guesthouse business for 20 years and runs a clean and centrally located hostel. Spacious rooms are bright and have…
Mongolia
Dorjsuren, a friendly elderly Buriat, has a small log cabin for guests next to his home, consisting of a rather cramped but tidy dorm and a hot-water…
Mongolia
This riverside, family-friendly option has upmarket en suite gers that include bath and shower. It’s good for a short break from Ulaanbaatar (total…
Mongolia
This guest ger near the falls is run by a herdsman known as Shar, and comprises a row of five or so gers. Like all family nomad gers, the long-drop…
Ulaanbaatar
This well-established and central guesthouse has several rooms stretching around a Soviet-era apartment block. It’s clean and there are plenty of…
The Gobi
Ganbold, a local herdsman, runs one of the more popular guest ger outfits. You'll see his home to your left (east) as you approach the dunes from the…
