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Friends Hostel

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улица Иманбаевой

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
13 mentions

The staff was kind enough to check me in at 0800 early in the morning

Pleasant lounge room and helpful staff

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

The room is a bit packed but the bed is comfortable with curtain installed

No blanket needed in either bed

Great location
7 mentions

The location is right in the city center, near to supermarket and some local foo…

Bus stop, grocery store and restaurants nearby

Clean rooms
7 mentions

Toilets and showers are always clean and dry

albeit it temperamental to start Place was clean

Good value
5 mentions

This is incredibly good value for money

Very cheap price hostel

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions

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

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TS

solo_traveller

May 30, 2026

10

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.

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Michael

solo_traveller

May 16, 2026

6

Pleasant lounge room and helpful staff

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Sharon

solo_traveller

May 13, 2026

10

Excellent value for money!

This is incredibly good value for money. The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. The facilities were excellent.

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sajid

solo_traveller

May 1, 2026

10

Very cheap price hostel

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minh tam

solo_traveller

April 27, 2026

10

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!

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Vojtech

solo_traveller

April 18, 2026

4

Overbooking

Cheap, well equipped, there is drinking water in the kitchen. Bus stop, grocery store and restaurants nearby.

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Simon

solo_traveller

April 16, 2026

8

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.

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Adrian

solo_traveller

March 30, 2026

2

It has decent facilities

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Mika

solo_traveller

December 11, 2025

2

So rude

Shower for girls. And yellow light. Clear kitchen

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Ana Carolina

solo_traveller

November 14, 2025

9

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.

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Dengxu

solo_traveller

October 27, 2025

10

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.

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sajid

solo_traveller

October 10, 2025

10

Such is a beautiful hostel in Kazakhstan Astana

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MOHAMMED SADIQUE

solo_traveller

October 7, 2025

8

I had a great time, friendly staff

K

Konstantinos

solo_traveller

July 4, 2025

10

Excellent place, central, cheap, clean, convenient.

H

Hicham

solo_traveller

June 30, 2025

6

Price and location

G

Grzegorz

solo_traveller

June 26, 2025

9

Just a basic hotel in reasonable price. Everything is as it should be, internet works well, tea and locker are included

P

Papu

solo_traveller

June 14, 2025

10

Friendly

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MOUAD

solo_traveller

June 12, 2025

10

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.

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Backpack of a Millennial

solo_traveller

June 9, 2025

6

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.

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Ezequiel

solo_traveller

June 8, 2025

8

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.

Max 6 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 12:00 to 21:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 13:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThis property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:57 AM

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Friends Hostel - 0 Star Hotel in Astana