Hostel Forum
9 Qabanbay Batyr Avenue
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20 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
20 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Staff was very helpful with getting us sorted for local transport”
“Everything cleaness, staff”
“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”
“Very clean, very nice matras”
“Super spacious (private room) and very clean”
“Walking distance to everything, market next door”
“Facilities, location etc”
“All of this at a very affordable price”
“•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
Ilse
solo_traveller
May 22, 2026
“Perfect”
Very clean, very nice matras
Bianca
solo_traveller
May 3, 2026
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.
Jamali
solo_traveller
April 6, 2026
Everything cleaness, staff. Facilities, location etc
Cailen
solo_traveller
February 19, 2026
“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!
NA
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
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!
Daniil
solo_traveller
January 15, 2026
“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.
Louise
couple
November 30, 2025
“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.
CHO
solo_traveller
November 15, 2025
Tomiris and other people They are really friendly. Everyone, trust them and book your hostel.
Nazym
solo_traveller
November 9, 2025
“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.
Guest
solo_traveller
October 5, 2025
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!
Will
solo_traveller
September 14, 2025
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!
Wing Chi
solo_traveller
September 9, 2025
“One of the best hostels”
Everything. Clean bathroom, spacious room, nice kitchen, quiet space.
Nicolas-François
solo_traveller
September 9, 2025
Friendly and helpful staff : Yasmina and Alex were both key assets Nice bed and room, clean shower rooms, I would come back
Katrin
solo_traveller
August 30, 2025
“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.
Amy
solo_traveller
August 24, 2025
Staff were great especially Gulnaz thank you
Daudet
solo_traveller
August 20, 2025
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).
Seiichiro
solo_traveller
August 17, 2025
“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!
Mahmoud
solo_traveller
July 20, 2025
Excellent hostel in a fantastic location. Many thanks to Tomiris at the reception!
Ai
solo_traveller
June 25, 2025
“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!
Nick
solo_traveller
June 12, 2025
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.
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