“What a great hostel :)”

I can’t describe enough how great this place was. Janyl is the loveliest host and so helpful, answered all my questions (I asked tons) with kindness. The place is so clean, well maintained and welcoming. The kitchen is huge hence easy to cook and filtered tap water was so great. The bed was very comfy and I slept very well after the hike especially.

Stayed in 3 different places in Karakol and this was by far the favorite and came back 3 times. A 10/10 place! We both stayed in the dorm and the yurt and both very nice. Also the sheets are so soft 🙌🏽

Such a nice hostel - so clean and friendly. Janyl is the best host we have had in Kyrgyzstan helped us out with everything from our yurt camp to even sorting eagle hunting in Bokonbayevo. Couldn’t recommend enough great stay in Karakol

“Felt very nice to come home to Hostel Nice after a tough hike and Janyl was super helpful and lovely.”

Very nice outside are and big garden. Good atmosphere and fresh air.

Very nice (!) place. The owner is very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive and speaks great English.

Great stay, feels like home !

Everything was perfect.

“Perfect place to stay!”

I had the best sleep I’ve ever had at a hostel, the bed was comfortable and the hostel was very peaceful. The host was very warm and welcoming and also let me put my laundry on a long wash, for a small fee, which meant it was cleaned properly unlike other hostels in the area who will only allow a short cycle. This makes a big difference for dirty hiking clothes!

I stayed 4 weeks during the winter. The family are very hospitable and Janyl speaks fluent English. The hostel was always clean and warm, there is 24 hour hot water. Big lockers, bed curtains, big well equipped kitchen, big garden, washing machine.

“Excellent”

Confortable beds. Excellent host. Big kitchen.

“Very good !”

A very good place to stay before and after hiking trip to the mountains. Neat and clean, a large dining area and a good functioning kitchen. Hot shower with good water pressure. Walkable distance to the town centre. Excellent hosts, they have readily info on mashrutka schedules and costs. The lady host helped book a guesthouse for me in Altyn Arashan Valley.

“Amazing, I really recommend”

Janyl is really the nicest person, also, she was super helpful when I wanted to plan hikes. I felt at home when I was there ! If I come back to Kyrgyzstan I will definitely go to her place again.

“Overall, I truly enjoyed my stay and would happily come back”

The host Janyl (in addition of having a great english) is one of the kindest people I met during my trip in Kyrghistan. She was super caring and made me feel right at home.The place was very clean and comfortable. Highly recommend.

“Really clean and spacious hostel. Staff was super kind and helpful. Definitely recommend to anyone staying in Karakol”

“Best hostel in Kyrgyzstan! Everything was perfect”

Everything was just perfect. That’s the best Hostel in Karakol. Janyl and her husband are the nicest ! You feel like home. They do everything to make your trip more comfortable. She speaks fluent English and helped a lot for arranging the Ala kul trek and the other main attractions of the region. You can even let your luggage while on trek. Facilities are amazing with a huge kitchen, beautiful garden, great dormitory with very comfy beds, curtains, plugs, and lockers. Great private rooms too. Bathrooms/showers were really nice, modern, and clean. Location is peaceful and walking distance to the city center. Everything is nearby. I came back 3 times there, and will come back again ! Recommend 100%. The high ranking is much deserved. Just go for it. Thank you ! :)

“Great hostel in Karakol”

Great hostel in Karakol. Big kitchen and living area to use as well as nice outdoor space.

Beautiful, homey spot. We loved the kitchen facilities and garden. Janyl was super helpful with planning our Ala Kul hike.

“Nice hostel confirms the name :)”

The owner and staff are very friendly and helpful. The hostel is very quiet and we slept well in the double room, but I guess the dorm was quiet as well, as we have not listened to any noise. The toilets and showers are perfectly clean. We also used the kitchen and, even if we usually wash pot, dishes and cutlery before use, we found all pretty clean.

“Nice indeed”

This place was 10/10 , spotless, comfortable , good space, beautiful kitchen, good and clean showers and toilets. You can do laundry for more than fare price, and you can store your heavy luggage before heading to hikes ! Wanderful

“Awesome place and super friendly/kind owner. Great for organising yourself for hikes.”

The lady who looks after the place is very friendly and super helpful. I struggled to book a train (maybe my foreign card?) and the owner booked it for me after I gave her the money. She also speaks great English. Very comfortable bed. Generally pleasant place to stay, calm vibe about the place. Great if you want to get sorted for the long hikes in the area.