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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.

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.

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9.5
Exceptional
499 reviews
Price from
£21
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.

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9
Superb
272 reviews
Price from
£9
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.

I stayed just one night and unfortunately couldn't stay more because next days it was fully booked. Sasha you're the best. Everything was nice. Highly recommended.

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9.4
Superb
424 reviews
Price from
£9
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.

Great hostel here! The room is clean , bed is very comfortable! Hosts are very friendly and helpful!

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9.6
Exceptional
115 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Located within 5.9 km of Atakent-Expo and 6.4 km of Kasteev State Museum of Arts, РОЙ provides 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 property is non-smoking and is situated 6.7 km from Almaty Central Stadium.

Dolphin Entertainment Centre is 6.9 km from the hostel, while Abay Opera House is 7.2 km away. The nearest airport is Almaty International Airport, 21 km from РОЙ.

Things I like: 1. The staff were very nice. Anton, the adminstrator, is polite and kind. He gave me medicine (Theraflu and Paracetamol) when I got sick during my stay without me asking. He did it out of genuine concern. He accommodates reasonable requests. He also speaks English. Kembert and the other lady who work at Reception are nice and friendly but they only speak Russian. 2. The owners are also polite and friendly to the guests. Anton, the owner, responds well on the Booking.com messenger. 3. There is privacy for guests. 4. The shared kitchen is clean and guests can cook their meals. 5. The location is great. It is within walking distance of the bus stops. The views of the mountain and Sairan Lake (currently being rehabilitated) are stunning. 6. Guests can do their laundry. 7. It is safe.

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9.3
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
£8
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
Superb
14 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Like Home Guest Rooms is situated in Almaty, within 5.1 km of Kazakhstan Independence Monument and 5.2 km of Abay Opera House. The property is around 2.4 km from Almaty Central Stadium, 1.5 km from Botanical Garden and 4.6 km from Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, the rooms include a wardrobe. All rooms have bed linen.

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9
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
£24
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
Superb
37 reviews

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.

This a new hostel in Almaty and deserves attention and support.Its clean,spacious,nice hosts,close to Moscow metro station and 20 meters from a great mall that you can buy everything..in addition if you come or go to the airport the bus stop is 200 mts from.the hostel.so no need to get taxi..just head outside of the airport and you will find bus 92 to rake you to hostel.you have to stop outside Moskva mall. Of course the bus is till 22pm..so if you arrive at the airport later you need a yandex taxi..for abou 8 EUR. I had a great roommate Sergei that we went to the Ice ring.The hostel has secure lockers inside the dormitory to place your valuables.. Highly recommended.

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9.6
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
£10
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
11 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.
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  • Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews

    Situated within 3.1 km of Gvardeytsev-Panfilovtsev Park and 3.1 km of Ascension Cathedral, GOOD INN offers rooms in Almaty.

  • Gagarin Capsule Hotel
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 301 reviews

    Situated in Almaty, 2.2 km from Kasteev State Museum of Arts, Gagarin Capsule Hotel features views of the city.

    The WIFI was quick. The staff was super nice and friendly.

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

    Situated in Almaty, 1.6 km from Republic Palace, Wanderlust boutique hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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

  • Turmys Hostel
    Budget options available

    Situated within 1.8 km of Kazakhstan Independence Monument and 1.6 km of Abay Opera House, Turmys Hostel offers rooms in Almaty.

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

    Set in Almaty, less than 1 km from Republic Palace, Hostel Viator offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

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

  • Fox Fort Hostel
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 37 reviews

    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.

    Best hotel best ambience open space and good dining area

  • Hostel Loco
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 297 reviews

    Located within 1.7 km of Atakent-Expo and 2.6 km of Kasteev State Museum of Arts, Hostel Loco in Almaty features a garden and rooms with free WiFi.

    Nice interesting place, handmade decorations, comfy bed

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

    Хостел на Гагарина is located in Almaty, within 4 km of Kasteev State Museum of Arts and 4.1 km of Atakent-Expo.

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

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

    HOSTEL is situated in Almaty, within 1.2 km of Almaty 1 Train Station and 8.5 km of Almaty Central Mosque.

    1. Местоположение 2. Чистота, новые матрацы 3. Цена/качество

  • Like Home Rooms
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 25 reviews

    Like Home Rooms is located in Almaty, within 5.2 km of Abay Opera House and 5.3 km of Republic Palace.

    Здравствуйте!Мне все понравилось!Отличный персонал, всем довольна

  • РОЙ
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Located within 5.9 km of Atakent-Expo and 6.4 km of Kasteev State Museum of Arts, РОЙ provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Almaty.

  • Like Home Guest Rooms
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews

    Like Home Guest Rooms is situated in Almaty, within 5.1 km of Kazakhstan Independence Monument and 5.2 km of Abay Opera House.

  • West Point Premium
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    West Point Premium is located in Almaty, 2.4 km from Abay Opera House and 1.4 km from Kasteev State Museum of Arts.

  • Abay Hostel
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 25 reviews

    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.

    Peace and staff were very good, the receptionist and caretaker were all good and supportive..

  • Hostel - Guest House Meyman
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 104 reviews

    Located in Almaty, 2.9 km from Atakent-Expo, Hostel - Guest House Meyman features views of the city.

    чисто, вежливый персонал, удобное расположение, цена

  • Mansion Hotel Arman
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 65 reviews

    Located in Almaty and with First President of Kazakhstan Park reachable within 10 km, Mansion Hotel Arman provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property...

    Bright rooms, friendly and helpful staff members, cleanliness

  • Assem Hostel Dostyk
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 90 reviews

    Situated in Almaty, 7.7 km from First President of Kazakhstan Park, Assem Hostel Dostyk features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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

  • Hostel 211A
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 208 reviews

    Situated in Almaty, within 1.3 km of Almaty Central Stadium and 1.3 km of Kasteev State Museum of Arts, Hostel 211A features accommodation with a shared lounge and a terrace, and free WiFi.

    Хорошее расположение, дружелюбный персонал, чистые номера.

  • Check Inn Hostel
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 106 reviews

    Located in Almaty and with First President of Kazakhstan Park reachable within 2.7 km, Check Inn Hostel provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the...

    Понравилось все от сотрудников до номеров. Все отлично

  • Esentai Hostel
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 665 reviews

    Located within 1.4 km of Almaty Central Stadium and 2.6 km of Abay Opera House, Esentai Hostel provides rooms in Almaty.

    Great value guesthouse. Only 500/600 tenge for laundry.

  • Hostel O2
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 103 reviews

    Situated within 7.1 km of Kasteev State Museum of Arts and 7.5 km of Almaty Central Stadium, Hostel O2 offers 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

  • Comfort plus
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 32 reviews

    Located in Almaty, within 7.1 km of Vosmoye Chudo Sveta Water Park and 7.3 km of Almaty Central Mosque, Comfort plus provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property...

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

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

    Set in Almaty, 700 metres from Republic Palace, Wanderlust hostel Riverside offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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

  • Like Home Hostel na Shevchenko
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 51 reviews

    Like Home Hostel na Shevchenko is located in Almaty, within 1.7 km of Almaty Central Stadium and 3.2 km of Atakent-Expo.

    Удобное расположение рядом метро магазины заправки рекомендую

  • My Hostel Almaty
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,088 reviews

    Set in Almaty, 1.1 km from Republic Palace, My Hostel Almaty offers air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

    Location is central Everything is clean Great personnel

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

    Set in Almaty, 5.1 km from Atakent-Expo, Tastaq hostel features views of the city.

    Все очень понравилось. Все чисто и персонал вежливый!

  • Mouse House Hostel
    Central location
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 7 reviews

    Mouse House Hostel is situated in Almaty, 2.5 km from Republic Palace and 2.5 km from Raiymbek Batyr Metro Station.

  • L'Ami hostel
    Central location
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 53 reviews

    Situated in Almaty, 10 km from Vosmoye Chudo Sveta Water Park, L'Ami hostel features accommodation with a garden, private parking and a shared lounge.

    Уют , местоположение , чистота и отношения сотрудников

  • Alma-Ata Hostel
    Central location
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 153 reviews

    Set within 2 km of Raiymbek Batyr Metro Station and 2.4 km of Almaty Central Mosque, Alma-Ata Hostel features rooms in Almaty.

    Все в шаговой доступности. Магазины кафе бары. Уютно.

  • STAR
    Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 199 reviews

    Located in Almaty, within 700 metres of Abay Opera House and 1.7 km of Ascension Cathedral, STAR features accommodation with a shared lounge and as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

    Hostel is in central area everything on walking distance

  • Keruen Hostel
    Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4 reviews

    Keruen Hostel is located in Almaty, 3.4 km from Almaty Central Stadium and 3.5 km from Dolphin Entertainment Centre.

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

    Фэмили хостел is set in Almaty, 2.8 km from Kasteev State Museum of Arts and 3 km from Almaty Central Stadium.

    Доброе время суток! Приветливый и вежливый персонал!

  • Home Sweet Home Hostel
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 5 reviews

    Situated within 3.7 km of Dolphin Entertainment Centre and 3.7 km of Kazakhstan Independence Monument, Home Sweet Home Hostel provides rooms in Almaty.

  • City hostel Almaty
    Central location
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2 reviews

    City hostel Almaty is located in Almaty, within 2 km of Kok Tobe Mountain and 2.1 km of Republic Palace.

  • Lion Hostel
    Central location
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 4 reviews

    Set in Almaty, 200 metres from Almaty 2 Train Station, Lion Hostel offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Laola民宿
    Central location
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 2 reviews

    Set in Almaty, 1 km from Almaty Central Mosque, Laola民宿 offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

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  • Paradise
    No credit card needed

    Situated within 2 km of Almaty Central Stadium and 1.7 km of Kasteev State Museum of Arts, Paradise features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Almaty.

  • Tas-Ai Hostel Almaty
    No credit card needed

    Set in Almaty, 3.2 km from Kasteev State Museum of Arts, Tas-Ai Hostel Almaty offers rooms with air conditioning.

  • Tas-Ai Hostel Almaty
    No credit card needed

    Tas-Ai Hostel Almaty is situated in Almaty, within 3.6 km of Almaty Central Stadium and 3.7 km of Dolphin Entertainment Centre.

  • Student Castle Almaty hostel

    Situated within 2.7 km of Almaty Central Stadium and 2.7 km of Ascension Cathedral, Student Castle Almaty hostel offers rooms in Almaty.

  • Hostel Hanum
    No credit card needed

    Hostel Hanum is located in Almaty, within 3.8 km of Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan and 3.8 km of Raiymbek Batyr Metro Station.

  • Hostel Hanum
    No credit card needed

    Set within 8.3 km of Raiymbek Batyr Metro Station and 9.2 km of Almaty Central Mosque, Hostel Hanum provides rooms in Almaty.

  • City Park
    No credit card needed
    2.5
    Scored 2.5
    Very poor
    Rated very poor
     · 2 reviews

    Situated in Almaty and with Gvardeytsev-Panfilovtsev Park reachable within less than 1 km, City Park features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

  • West Point Tolebi
    No credit card needed

    Set in Almaty, within 5.6 km of Atakent-Expo and 6 km of Kasteev State Museum of Arts, West Point Tolebi offers accommodation with a shared lounge.

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Hostels that guests love in Almaty

  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 499 reviews
    Total value for money. You get much more for the cost you pay. Delicious breakfast of a generous portion. Unlimited tea/ coffee and very clean facilities. Recommend this hotel for a short-term safe stay on a budget.
    Saadat
    Solo traveller
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 115 reviews
    This would be one of the best hostels I have ever stayed in and would come back to stay here whenever I am back in Almaty. The owner of this place is a very kind lady and she also made some amazing chai for us on the first day.
    Ishika Banerjee
    Group
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 110 reviews
    One of the cheapest hostels in Almaty
    Zubir94
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £43.14
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7 reviews
    Perfect room, very big and very clean, well equipped, cheaper than a hotel and safe.
    J
    Jiang
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £23.97
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,039 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
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 499 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 traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 110 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £27.39
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 364 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: £23.97
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,039 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £32.53
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,088 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
    People with friends
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