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Hostel Forum

Hostel

9 Qabanbay Batyr Avenue

20 nights, 2 adults

USD$294

Includes taxes and charges

20 nights, 2 adults

USD$294

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
16 mentions

Staff was very helpful with getting us sorted for local transport

Everything cleaness, staff

Comfortable rooms
12 mentions

The place is clean, well-kept, and the beds are very comfortable

The location is as best as it can be, the neighborhood is really nice and quiet

Clean rooms
11 mentions

Very clean, very nice matras

Super spacious (private room) and very clean

Great location
9 mentions

Walking distance to everything, market next door

Facilities, location etc

Good value
1 mentions

All of this at a very affordable price

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions

•Wi-Fi, refrigerator, kettle, iron, washing machine

Overview

Located in Astana, 7 km from Expo 2017 Astana, Hostel Forum features views of the city. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is allergy-free and is set 3.2 km from Bayterek Monument. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hostel the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English and Russian. Popular points of interest near Hostel Forum include Transport Tower, Korme Exhibition Centre and Atameken Ethnic Memorial Complex. The nearest airport is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, 17 km from the accommodation.

Traveller reviews

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Ilse

solo_traveller

May 22, 2026

10

Perfect

Very clean, very nice matras

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Bianca

solo_traveller

May 3, 2026

9

Walking distance to everything, market next door. Super spacious (private room) and very clean. Staff was very helpful with getting us sorted for local transport. All super smooth.

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Jamali

solo_traveller

April 6, 2026

10

Everything cleaness, staff. Facilities, location etc

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Cailen

solo_traveller

February 19, 2026

10

Very traveler friendly, convenient location, very clean and comfortable beds and even has a washing machine

Arrived at the hostel and was warmly greeted by Akerke, who was genuinely welcoming. The place is clean, well-kept, and the beds are very comfortable. I ended up extending my stay, and Alexey helped me with great enthusiasm. All of this at a very affordable price. highly recommend!

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NA

solo_traveller

January 19, 2026

10

Azhah is so nice! She helped me plan my routes and set up the bus app on my phone.. A special shout-out to her!

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Daniil

solo_traveller

January 15, 2026

10

I think in Astana it's the best value for money if you here just for some short business trip

The location is as best as it can be, the neighborhood is really nice and quiet. The facilities are really clean and modern The staff is amazing, chill and helpful.

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Louise

couple

November 30, 2025

8

Well located, clean and friendly.

Hostel Forum was well located with easy access to public transportation, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We stayed in the private room which was spacious with a loft bed. The street view from the window was nice.

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CHO

solo_traveller

November 15, 2025

10

Tomiris and other people They are really friendly. Everyone, trust them and book your hostel.

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Nazym

solo_traveller

November 9, 2025

9

I used to work in the hostel so i can recooked this one for sure

Cozy bed, clean toilet, good location, the bus stop is close. Also they have female room, 2 nights out of 4 I stayed alone there :) From the staff Aleksei was the best. He managed to keep the people quiet after 10 pm and telling them to close the door etc. some girl from my room left the door open going out and in every time.

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Guest

solo_traveller

October 5, 2025

10

Azhah is so nice! She helped me plan my routes and set up the bus app on my phone.. A special shout-out to her!

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Will

solo_traveller

September 14, 2025

9

I had a nice stay! The place is really clean, the beds are comfortable, and the showers work great. All of the staff are welcoming and friendly. Both Yasmina and Azhar went above and beyond to assist me. Their kindness and willingness to help will definitely be the most memorable part of my stay!

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Wing Chi

solo_traveller

September 9, 2025

10

One of the best hostels

Everything. Clean bathroom, spacious room, nice kitchen, quiet space.

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Nicolas-François

solo_traveller

September 9, 2025

10

Friendly and helpful staff : Yasmina and Alex were both key assets Nice bed and room, clean shower rooms, I would come back

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Katrin

solo_traveller

August 30, 2025

10

Cozy, central hostel with welcoming staff.

Hostel Forum is very central, with all major sights in walkable distance. The hostel itseöf is very comfy, with lots of warm colours of the interior and thought thru items. The beds in the dorms have curtains so even sharing a room you have your own little "cabin" and some privacy. The staff was very helpful and welcoming. Especially Yasmina at the reception helped me out a lot with recommendations. She even called the train station for me to ask if they have lockers.

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Amy

solo_traveller

August 24, 2025

9

Staff were great especially Gulnaz thank you

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Daudet

solo_traveller

August 20, 2025

10

The jostel is just what you need. Located in the city center (enormous one !) all you need is nearby. Theeebis also a super nice atmosphere. The hostel is very very clean, you feel so cknfortable totale a shower after a 16 hours train ride. The bonus was the excellent welcoming by Yasmina that spoke a super fiuent french (combined to a perfet engiish as well).

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Seiichiro

solo_traveller

August 17, 2025

10

Perfect!

I stayed two days in august. I used the higher of two berths. •This hostel is located in a high class residential area. It's a 3 minutes walk to the nearest bus stop. •KACCA 24 which can charge bus card is located with FREEDOM finance ATM on the way to the hostel from bus stop. •If you will arrive at midnight, you can check-in. I recommend you to contact hostel in advance. •It's available to pay with credit. •The nights in Astana are cool, so if you open the window, the wind feels good. •There are berths with curtains, lights, outlet, shelf, locker with key. •There are so many restrooms and showers in the hostel. If you have done with these, please turn off the light and ventilation. •Slippers, pillow case, bed sheets and quilt cover are provided. •Wi-Fi, refrigerator, kettle, iron, washing machine... so many accommodations are available. •A nice restaurant named Mother restaurant is located across the main street. Beautiful and kind staff, Yasmina and Nazgul, helping me during my stay! Thanks to them, I have come to love your country! I'll come here again someday! Рахмет!

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Mahmoud

solo_traveller

July 20, 2025

10

Excellent hostel in a fantastic location. Many thanks to Tomiris at the reception!

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Ai

solo_traveller

June 25, 2025

10

Comfortable accommodation with helpful staffs.

Very quiet, well organised, clean and comfy accommodation. I could sleep without ear plugs that I usually use while staying at hostel. Kitchen is well organised and sufficient bathrooms. A bit away from the centre, but everywhere is reachable with bus or taxi. Yasmina at the reception helped me a lot to give me information on my first day of Kazakhstan, and Gulnaz organised a night train ticket to Almaty for me. It was short stay, but definitely will stay there again!

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Nick

solo_traveller

June 12, 2025

10

Good and safe location. On-site staff were very helpful. Over of the best hostel rooms that i have stayed in.

Facilities

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

General

WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available

Safety & security

24-hour security, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, First aid kit available

Services

24-hour front desk, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Laundry, Luggage storage

Family Room with Private Bathroom

The family room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a walk-in shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The well-fitted kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The air-conditioned family room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a washing machine, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 00:00
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 printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:57 AM

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Hostel Forum - 0 Star Hotel in Astana