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Set within 1.3 km of Almaty 2 Train Station and 1.7 km of Almaty Central Mosque, AQ Capsule Hotel offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Almaty. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel features a hammam and a 24-hour front desk.

Very comfortable and amazing value for money. Super clean and the staff was very helpful, especially the young man working the night shifts. He was super cool throughout my stay.

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9.5
Exceptional
416 reviews
Price from
¥3,900
per night

Like Home Hostel na Shevchenko, 162Б offers rooms with free WiFi in Almaty, well located 1.6 km from Kasteev State Museum of Arts and 1.8 km from Almaty Central Stadium. The property is located 3.2 km from Atakent-Expo, 4.1 km from Dolphin Entertainment Centre and 4.2 km from Kazakhstan Independence Monument. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.

Very kind and helpful staff, just loved them. Great rooms with comfortable beds, lockers, personal light. It has great common spaces with tv, kitchens etc. Everything is sparkling clean. They provide washing machine, kitchen utensils, two towels and many other things. I just loved this place! Worth staying for a longer time!

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9
Wonderful
265 reviews
Price from
¥1,773
per night

Featuring a shared lounge, Evergreen Hostel offers rooms in Almaty, 5.5 km from Almaty 2 Train Station and 5.6 km from Raiymbek Batyr Metro Station. The property is around 5.7 km from Atakent-Expo, 6.1 km from Kasteev State Museum of Arts and 6.5 km from Almaty Central Stadium. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

This has to be one of the finest hostels I have ever stayed in. It is wonderfully run by a host of ladies. I stayed here for 3 nights in November and what a place! It is spot on clean, has laundry facilities that I made use of, and a cafe next door. Great place to meet world travellers or just do nothing! I shall be back again for sure! However, if you are more into loud music and stuff, this may not be the best place for you.

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9.4
Wonderful
404 reviews
Price from
¥1,950
per night

Set in Almaty, less than 1 km from Republic Palace, Hostel Viator offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel has family rooms.

The owner was pretty good person. She was excellent room was neat and clean Language was problem. But it's ok Google translate ok..

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9.6
Exceptional
113 reviews
Price from
¥3,900
per night

Situated in Almaty, 2.1 km from Kasteev State Museum of Arts, Abay Hostel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is located 2.5 km from Almaty Central Stadium, 2.6 km from Dolphin Entertainment Centre and 1.8 km from Atakent-Expo. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

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9.2
Wonderful
11 reviews
Price from
¥1,851
per night

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Kasteev State Museum of Arts, Abay Opera House and Kazakhstan Independence Monument. The nearest airport is Almaty International Airport, 18 km from Лучший хостел Алматы - Масанчи.

Another overated hostel. It is just fine nothing special. Clean but there was no toilet paper. It is worth a 8

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9.2
Wonderful
14 reviews
Price from
¥1,416
per night

Located in Almaty, 1.7 km from Almaty Central Stadium, Backpackers Almaty provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 1.2 km from Kasteev State Museum of Arts, 2.7 km from Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan and 1.9 km from Kazakhstan Independence Monument. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Abay Opera House is 3.8 km from the hostel, while Republic Palace is 3.9 km away. The nearest airport is Almaty International Airport, 19 km from Backpackers Almaty.

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9.4
Wonderful
5 reviews
Price from
¥1,595
per night

Set in Almaty and with First President of Kazakhstan Park reachable within 2.9 km, Fox Fort Hostel offers a garden, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is situated 4.3 km from Dolphin Entertainment Centre, 4.8 km from Botanical Garden and 5.1 km from Kasteev State Museum of Arts. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.5 km from Atakent-Expo.

Best hotel best ambience open space and good dining area

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9.2
Wonderful
34 reviews
Price from
¥1,372
per night

Set within 5.1 km of Dolphin Entertainment Centre and 5.7 km of Botanical Garden, Hostel Nomad features rooms in Almaty. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4.3 km from Atakent-Expo.

Wonderful hostel well deserving of its high rating - impressively clean, good lockers, easy access to the metro, nearby food and supermarket, three showers and toilets, space for working cooking and eating. Even if not all speak English, the staff are mostly available 24/7 and extremely helpful with one even helping me print a stack of visa papers.

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9.6
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
¥2,127
per night

HOSTEL is situated in Almaty, within 1.2 km of Almaty 1 Train Station and 8.5 km of Almaty Central Mosque. The property is around 8.5 km from Almaty 2 Train Station, 9.3 km from Raiymbek Batyr Metro Station and 10 km from Ascension Cathedral. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

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10
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
¥1,950
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • My Hostel Almaty
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,082 reviews

    Located in Almaty, a 13-minute walk from Republic Palace, My Hostel Almaty provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

    Location is central Everything is clean Great personnel

  • Wanderlust boutique hostel
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 495 reviews

    Located in Almaty, a 19-minute walk from Republic Palace, Wanderlust boutique hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    It was really nice and calm place. Atmosfere was cool.

  • GOOD INN
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5 reviews

    GOOD INN is located in Almaty, within 1.9 miles of Gvardeytsev-Panfilovtsev Park and 1.9 miles of Ascension Cathedral.

  • STAR
    Budget options available
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 179 reviews

    Located in Almaty, within a 8-minute walk of Abay Opera House and 1.1 miles of Ascension Cathedral, STAR has accommodations with a shared lounge as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

    Hostel is in central area everything on walking distance

  • Turmys Hostel
    Budget options available

    Turmys Hostel is located in Almaty, within 1.9 miles of Almaty Central Mosque and 2 miles of Vosmoye Chudo Sveta Water Park.

  • Hostel Viator
    Budget options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 114 reviews

    Located in Almaty, a 10-minute walk from Republic Palace, Hostel Viator has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

    Owner is nice, room is cozy and comfortable, bathrooms are clean.

  • ART Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 100 reviews

    Located within 1.5 miles of Abay Opera House and 1.6 miles of Republic Palace, ART Hostel provides rooms in Almaty.

    Чисто , Уютно, хорошее местоположение,невысокая цена!

  • Хостел на Гагарина
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6 reviews

    Хостел на Гагарина is located in Almaty, within 2.5 miles of Kasteev State Museum of Arts and 2.5 miles of Atakent-Expo.

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Almaty

  • HOSTEL
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews

    HOSTEL is located in Almaty, within a 14-minute walk of Almaty 1 Train Station and 5.3 miles of Almaty Central Mosque.

  • Abay Hostel
    Central location
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 11 reviews

    Located in Almaty, 1.3 miles from Kasteev State Museum of Arts, Abay Hostel has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    Очень приятная девушка на ресепшн. Позвонили уточнили во сколько заезд. Чисто, опрятно, советую!

  • Interhouse Almaty
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 666 reviews

    Interhouse Almaty has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Almaty.

    Breakfast, Cleanliness & Helpful Nature of Staff

  • Assem Hostel Dostyk
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 89 reviews

    Located in Almaty, 4.8 miles from First President of Kazakhstan Park, Assem Hostel Dostyk has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Everything. I will be back next time I am in Almaty.

  • Like Home Guest Rooms
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5 reviews

    Like Home Guest Rooms is located in Almaty, 3.1 miles from Kazakhstan Independence Monument and 3.2 miles from Abay Opera House.

  • Hostel - Guest House Meyman
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 106 reviews

    Located in Almaty, 1.8 miles from Atakent-Expo, Hostel - Guest House Meyman features views of the mountain.

    чисто, вежливый персонал, удобное расположение, цена

  • Hostel 211A
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 205 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Hostel 211A is located in Almaty, a 15-minute walk from Almaty Central Stadium and 0.8 miles from Kasteev State Museum of Arts.

    Хорошее расположение, дружелюбный персонал, чистые номера.

  • Check Inn Hostel
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 105 reviews

    Located in Almaty and with First President of Kazakhstan Park reachable within 1.7 miles, Check Inn Hostel provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout...

    Понравилось все от сотрудников до номеров. Все отлично

  • Esentai Hostel
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 661 reviews

    Esentai Hostel is located in Almaty, a 17-minute walk from Almaty Central Stadium and 1.6 miles from Abay Opera House.

    工作人员非常热心,非常友善。这里房间很宽敞,性价比高。临河的宾馆,自然白躁声有助睡眠。地理位置非常好。

  • Hostel O2
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 91 reviews

    Located within 4.2 miles of Atakent-Expo and 4.4 miles of Kasteev State Museum of Arts, Hostel O2 has rooms in Almaty.

    干净卫生,走路2分钟就可以到公交站,可以去到任何地方 有个开放式厨房可以简单做点东西吃 工作人员也都很友好

  • Wanderlust hostel Riverside
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 351 reviews

    Located in Almaty, a 7-minute walk from Republic Palace, Wanderlust hostel Riverside provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Location very close to most of the attractions & market area.

  • Fiveseasons
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 274 reviews

    Fiveseasons is located in Almaty, a 5-minute walk to banks, restaurants and shopping area. It offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi. Free private parking is available.

    convenient and good value for money, helpful staff

  • РОЙ
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4 reviews

    Located within 3.7 miles of Atakent-Expo and 4 miles of Kasteev State Museum of Arts, РОЙ provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Almaty.

  • KUZE APARTaments
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4 reviews

    Located within a 2-minute walk of Almaty 1 Train Station and 5.5 miles of Raiymbek Batyr Metro Station, KUZE APARTaments provides rooms in Almaty.

  • Comfort plus
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 24 reviews

    Located in Almaty, within 4.4 miles of Vosmoye Chudo Sveta Water Park and 4.5 miles of Almaty Central Mosque, Comfort plus provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the...

    The hotel is very clean. Smooth check in process. Very supportive staff. Super friendly. Highly recommend

  • Hostel Loco
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 299 reviews

    Located in Almaty, Hostel Loco has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Among the various facilities are a garden and ski storage space.

    Nice interesting place, handmade decorations, comfy bed

  • Almaty Backpackers
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 233 reviews

    Located in Almaty, 1.1 miles from Almaty Central Stadium, Almaty Backpackers provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    各方面都挺好的,老板是个小姑娘,在中国留学,汉语说的很好,还有两个员工也都很好。这儿环境、卫生、地理位置都不错。

  • Wanderlust Hostel
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,026 reviews

    Wanderlust Hostel is located in Almaty, 1.4 miles from Raiymbek Batyr Metro Station and 1.8 miles from Vosmoye Chudo Sveta Water Park.

    hot shower,good location,helpful and friendly staff

  • Tastaq hostel
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 265 reviews

    Tastaq hostel is offering accommodations in Almaty. The property is located 3.2 miles from Atakent-Expo, 3.4 miles from Kasteev State Museum of Arts and 3.7 miles from Almaty Central Stadium.

    Все очень понравилось. Все чисто и персонал вежливый!

  • Red Apple Hostel
    Central location
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5 reviews

    Featuring a garden and views of garden, Red Apple Hostel is located in Almaty, a 7-minute walk from Republic Palace.

  • L'Ami hostel
    Central location
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 50 reviews

    Located in Almaty, 6.5 miles from Vosmoye Chudo Sveta Water Park, L'Ami hostel has accommodations with a garden, private parking and a shared lounge.

    Уют , местоположение , чистота и отношения сотрудников

  • Фэмили хостел
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 171 reviews

    Located within 1.8 miles of Kasteev State Museum of Arts and 1.9 miles of Almaty Central Stadium, Фэмили хостел provides rooms in Almaty.

    Доброе время суток! Приветливый и вежливый персонал!

  • Keruen Hostel
    Central location
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1 review

    Located within 1.9 miles of Kasteev State Museum of Arts and 2.1 miles of Almaty Central Stadium, Keruen Hostel has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Almaty.

  • Capsula
    Central location
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 95 reviews

    Located in Almaty, within 2.7 miles of Gvardeytsev-Panfilovtsev Park and 2.7 miles of Ascension Cathedral, Capsula has accommodations with a bar as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

    Достаточно свежие капсулы. Соотношение цена/качество отличное.

  • Lion Hostel
    Central location
    5.3
    Scored 5.3
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Almaty, a 2-minute walk from Almaty 2 Train Station, Lion Hostel has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Fox Hostel
    Central location
    5.2
    Scored 5.2
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 32 reviews

    Fox Hostel is located in Almaty, within a 11-minute walk of Kazakhstan Independence Monument and 1.7 miles of Abay Opera House.

    Хороший и довольно дешевый хостел. Отличное местоположение, приветливый персонал.

  • Dom2
    Central location
    4.4
    Scored 4.4
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 10 reviews

    Located in Almaty, 2.3 miles from First President of Kazakhstan Park, Dom2 has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

  • Zhuldyz motel
    Central location
    4.4
    Scored 4.4
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 75 reviews

    Located in Almaty, within 4.4 miles of Almaty 1 Train Station and 7.6 miles of Raiymbek Batyr Metro Station, Zhuldyz motel provides a bar.

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  • Safiya apartament
    No credit card needed

    Safiya apartament is located in Almaty, within 3.8 miles of First President of Kazakhstan Park and 4.8 miles of Atakent-Expo.

  • No credit card needed

    İzmir hostel is located in Almaty, 3.7 miles from First President of Kazakhstan Park and 4.6 miles from Atakent-Expo.

  • Дос хостел (мужчин, женщины)

    Дос хостел (мужчин, женщины) is located in Almaty, 3.1 miles from Ascension Cathedral and 3.1 miles from Gvardeytsev-Panfilovtsev Park.

  • Comfort hostel
    No credit card needed

    Located within 3.9 miles of First President of Kazakhstan Park and 4.7 miles of Atakent-Expo, Comfort hostel has rooms in Almaty.

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Hostels that guests love in Almaty

  • Avg. price/night: ¥4,963
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,026 reviews
    Loved this hostel, great location and nice chilled vibe. The staff spoke good English and helpful, also with tours, which I really enjoyed. Ended up staying longer than planned!
    david
    Family with young children
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 404 reviews
    Such a nice place, beds and facility’s are great, staff are amazing. One of the best hostels I’ve stayed at in Central Asia!
    Luke
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: ¥4,627
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 179 reviews
    Near to centre Cheapest hostel in town Near to bus stop Washing machine for 1000T
    VIJAY
    Solo traveler
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 416 reviews
    Perfect place, so worth the small upgrade in price from a hostel. The whole hotel is spotless and new, every small detail is taken care of. Great location, super comfortable beds, cheap home made food available, nice bathrooms. Staff are nice and helpful too.
    Leo
    Solo traveler
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 104 reviews
    Brilliant helpful staff….The best equipped kitchen with 3 fridge/freezers, huge rooms with privacy curtains, spotlessly clean, amazing showers and pristine toilets….3 washing machines, 3 irons and ironing boards, superb wifi, adjoining mini market and all in all one of the best hostels I’ve ever had the pleasure of staying in..
    Mazda
    Solo traveler
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 104 reviews
    best hostel every i stayed so far
    vinod
    Solo traveler
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 104 reviews
    Its a very cheap and best for budget friendly traveler. The receptionist Miss ROSE Is a very very good human being. We also a part of his 60 birth day. All things they will provide his hostel its beyond your thought... Lovely locations well connected by local bus and taxi....
    Debjyoti Banerjee
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: ¥5,673
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 351 reviews
    Great location!! Very Central and close to many cafes, restaurants and supermarkets. Great cooking facilities. The hostel was very spacious and kept very clean. Washing facilities available and very cheap.
    Caitríona
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ¥4,963
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,026 reviews
    I think the best hostel in Kazakhstan in almaty They treat everyone with respect and welcome, without discrimination I encourage everyone, especially backpackers, to stay here They have tourism programs and their families are reasonable for everyone I loved this hostel and will visit it as soon as it is time to visit Kazakhstan I love you Kazakhstan
    Abdulrazaq
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: ¥8,863
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,082 reviews
    A very clean hostel, a great location and price. Staff is best of the best for us and so friendly. Good transport and walking accessibility, next to the bus station, Dostyk Plaxa shopping center; even at night ti si quite safe to move around.
    Ayshegul Fidan
    Travelers with friends
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