Must-see hotels in Ulaanbaatar

The single-floor hostel is on a busy road near the new bridge over Narny Zam – not the flashest neighbourhood in town. It gets good reviews, however, with…

Affiliated with Khongor Guesthouse is this newish hostel, run by brother-sister team, Tooro and Orgra: both experienced travellers and seasoned tour…

A 10-minute walk from the train station, this Best Western is a smart choice for weary travellers stumbling off the Trans-Siberian Railway and looking for…

This bright, family-run guesthouse offers spacious dorms and private rooms across a couple of stairwells. The facilities are clean and well-maintained and…

The Mika is a nondescript midrange place that offers reasonably comfortable rooms at good rates in a fairly central location. Rooms are a bit bland and…

One of Ulaanbaatar’s biggest and most reliable hotels, the Bayangol consists of two separate towers that are located a five-minute walk south of…

Opened in 2016, this modern business hotel comes with comfortable rooms featuring boutique touches, kitchenettes and city views. There's an art gallery, a…

A solid budget choice with a central location, friendly staff, clean rooms, decent shared bathroom and dorms that offer privacy. There's a book exchange,…

The Ulaanbaatar Hotel is the grand old dame of Mongolia. Opened in 1961, this was where Soviet dignitaries stayed during their visits to the ‘Red Hero’…

One of Ulaanbaatar’s oldest hotels, the Zaluuchuud (Young People) has seen marginal upgrades since the Soviet era. Although bland and dated, it does have…

Genex Hotel is one of the cheapest hotels in the city centre, but you get what you pay for – the pseudo-European atmosphere is tacky and the lux rooms are…

The Kharaa has a decent location and polished overall look that makes it fine for a short stay. But, typical of midrange hotels in this town, there a…

English-speaking owner Eiggy has established two guesthouses in two separate locations, both equally difficult to find. One is within an unsigned…

Between Dashchoilon Khiid and Baga Toiruu, this hidden hotel offers clean and comfortable (but somewhat dated) rooms. Its best feature is its large…

This real estate agent can help out with apartment rentals if you're planning to stay in Ulaanbaatar for a while or you're travelling in a small group…

Representing good value, the 30-room Voyage has attentive staff and pleasant rooms. Facilities include two restaurants (European and Korean). The low…