Friends Hostel
улица Иманбаевой
View on map and nearby hotels
Why people book this hotel
“The staff was kind enough to check me in at 0800 early in the morning”
“Pleasant lounge room and helpful staff”
“The room is a bit packed but the bed is comfortable with curtain installed”
“No blanket needed in either bed”
“The location is right in the city center, near to supermarket and some local foo…”
“Bus stop, grocery store and restaurants nearby”
“Toilets and showers are always clean and dry”
“albeit it temperamental to start Place was clean”
“This is incredibly good value for money”
“Very cheap price hostel”
“Everything is as it should be, internet works well, tea and locker are included”
Overview
Situated in Astana, within 5.4 km of Bayterek Monument and 10 km of Expo 2017 Astana, Friends Hostel provides a shared lounge. The property is located 2 km from Kazhimukan Munaitpasov Stadium, 2.4 km from Atameken Ethnic Memorial Complex and 2.8 km from Otan Korgaushylar Monument. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, Game console – Xbox 360 and DVD player. At Friends Hostel rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Kazakhstan Sports Palace is 3.1 km from the accommodation, while Transport Tower is 4.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, 20 km from Friends Hostel.
Traveller reviews
TS
solo_traveller
May 30, 2026
“Good value and nice staff.”
The staff was kind enough to check me in at 0800 early in the morning. Much appreciated. There is stove in the kitchen. It is simple with a kettle, a microwave and kitchenwares. It is fine as I only stayed a night. Toilets and showers are always clean and dry. The room is a bit packed but the bed is comfortable with curtain installed. A bit far from city but it is pretty normal at Astana.
Michael
solo_traveller
May 16, 2026
Pleasant lounge room and helpful staff
Sharon
solo_traveller
May 13, 2026
“Excellent value for money!”
This is incredibly good value for money. The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. The facilities were excellent.
sajid
solo_traveller
May 1, 2026
Very cheap price hostel
minh tam
solo_traveller
April 27, 2026
I’m truly impressed with this place! The host is super adorable and very enthusiastic. The location is right in the city center, near to supermarket and some local food store The hostel is very clean, quiet and cozy. There is female dormitory, this is truly a fantastic place to stay for solo female travelers – safe, comfortable, and well-managed. I’d love to come back if I have the chance!
Vojtech
solo_traveller
April 18, 2026
“Overbooking”
Cheap, well equipped, there is drinking water in the kitchen. Bus stop, grocery store and restaurants nearby.
Simon
solo_traveller
April 16, 2026
“Replace mattressesc then it's 5 stars”
Quaint. Ground floor of a gated apartment block. 8 bunks in a dorm. You want bunk 7, by the door, if you're tall like me. Bunk 2 was too short first night. 7 doesn't have a shelf unlike 2. 2 is by the window and gets hot due to the radiator or cold when window is open. No blanket needed in either bed. Sheet not long enough and the blanket takes up a lot of space in the locker. The mattress could be replaced it's a bit gone. Curtains on bunks Guests weren't backpackers and at least one staying months (you can tell long termers when you see shirts on the clothes rack). You can see why there are 'locals' as there's a discount for a week's stay which is too long for Backpackers sightseeing. First decent loo paper in a hostel in the Stans. Only a face towel given - which was fine as they're limited space to leave it to dry. With only a microwave you have to be creative to cook but it was ok...albeit it temperamental to start Place was clean. Despite being given the tour on the loos/shower I was shouted at/door knocked on the next day as appar it's woman's (there was a woman's face on the door but it was more like charactacture art - I translated a message into Russian to show him and used the one male loo afterwards. There is no dedicated male toilet. At least the shower is separate (unlike women's). All Russian speakers in the hostel and despite the female dorm appearing full online there were only ever two women appearing from room 2 (I was briefly shown Room 1's toilet to use - I was in room 3). Key and decent size locker was ok. TV in the common area was only in Russian and generally a nuisance as someone would have a Spanish or Breaking Bad episode on and it was distracting. They'd pause it too for ages whilst one bloke spent two hours (getting high?! Black pupils) in the shower. Common room seating wasn't the most comfortable - maybe trying to recreate the Central Park sofa.
Adrian
solo_traveller
March 30, 2026
It has decent facilities
Mika
solo_traveller
December 11, 2025
“So rude”
Shower for girls. And yellow light. Clear kitchen
Ana Carolina
solo_traveller
November 14, 2025
It’s a very small hostel, but very nice people and you have everything you need. The lady didn’t speak English, but she was very patient and nice to show me everything. Good value for money.
Dengxu
solo_traveller
October 27, 2025
“It is worth another”
Full marks. The front desk lady was incredibly helpful and attentive. She meticulously explained the hostel's amenities and told me to contact her directly with any questions. The hostel itself was excellent, but I particularly appreciated two things: the bedside power strips didn't require a converter, and the spacious common living area. I also want to commend the woman who cleaned the common living area the next morning; she was very attentive and beautiful.
sajid
solo_traveller
October 10, 2025
Such is a beautiful hostel in Kazakhstan Astana
MOHAMMED SADIQUE
solo_traveller
October 7, 2025
I had a great time, friendly staff
Konstantinos
solo_traveller
July 4, 2025
Excellent place, central, cheap, clean, convenient.
Hicham
solo_traveller
June 30, 2025
Price and location
Grzegorz
solo_traveller
June 26, 2025
Just a basic hotel in reasonable price. Everything is as it should be, internet works well, tea and locker are included
Papu
solo_traveller
June 14, 2025
Friendly
MOUAD
solo_traveller
June 12, 2025
My stay at the hostel was truly enjoyable, thanks to its excellent location, which made it easy to explore the city while being in a peaceful area. The facilities were spotless, and the atmosphere was surprisingly quiet perfect for resting after a day of adventures.
Backpack of a Millennial
solo_traveller
June 9, 2025
I stayed at this place for one night in June 2025. The facility was decent and located in a nice neighborhood, though it's a bit far from the city center. The washroom was a little small and could have been cleaner. Other than that, everything else was satisfactory.
Ezequiel
solo_traveller
June 8, 2025
“Good value for money”
Good location and comfortable beds. The guy at reception was super friendly and helpful.
Facilities
Activities
Movie nights
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
General
Non-smoking throughout, Soundproof rooms, Heating, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Parking
Free parking, Parking on site, Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources, Security alarm, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Services
24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Express check-in/check-out, Luggage storage, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Female Dormitory Room
The dormitory room features a wardrobe, tumble dryer, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. In the kitchenette, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The dormitory room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit has 6 beds.
Hotel Policies
Price Watch
Email me price updates for Hotel Friends Hostel
Each day we'll check prices and send you an email for your selected dates at Friends Hostel.
If you don't have specific dates but would like to check prices for say next weekend or say next month we can check the price too.




