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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.

Clean, enough privacy, they even have a hammam room!

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9.5
Exceptional
528 reviews
Price from
£21
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.

The best hostel that I’ve ever stayed during my trips.

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9.4
Superb
435 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.

Excellent hostel, very clean and tidy. Hostess Elena is always ready to answer questions and help

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9.6
Exceptional
118 reviews
Price from
£19
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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9.1
Superb
16 reviews
Price from
£7
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.

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
£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

At the hostel, the rooms have a wardrobe. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Like Home Rooms also boast free WiFi. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Near to shopping mall And grocery.very clean and peaceful.and very accommodating and friendly staff.

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9.1
Superb
28 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

All air-conditioned units at the hostel come with a fridge, a microwave, a coffee machine, a bidet, slippers, a TV with satellite channels and Game console. GOOD INN features some rooms that have a balcony, and each room is fitted with a kettle. At the accommodation rooms have bed linen and towels.

Brand new business operation - since Feb. 2024 and it was perfectly set up [well .... almost perfect]. It is also trying to keep up that high level of quality so that is nice and refreshing. It is VERY rare to see photos of a hostel on the internet then when you arrive there it is the same, ad this one is even better in reality than the photos! Really, really nice place.

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9.5
Exceptional
15 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Wanderlust Hostel is located in Almaty, 1.3 km from Abay Opera House and 1.8 km from Republic Palace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel provides a terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

The staff were really friendly and helpful. It is in a perfect location to explore the city. The bathrooms were really clean. Would definitely stay again!

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8.1
Very good
1,045 reviews
Price from
£8
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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  • GOOD INN
    Budget options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 15 reviews

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

    Все было на высшем уровне, во многих хостелах фото оттличается от реальых условий. Тут все один в один

  • Gagarin Capsule Hotel
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 308 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.

  • STAR
    Budget options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    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

  • 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
     · 118 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

  • Hostel64
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 184 reviews

    Hostel64 features accommodation in Almaty. Popular points of interest around the property include Ascension Cathedral and Abay Opera House.

    LocAtion near to city,Clean room and toilet. Kitchen,and etc.

  • Hostel Loco
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 299 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

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
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 28 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

  • 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.

  • Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 31 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.

    Бөлмеміз біз келгенде дайын болды. Хостелде үйде жүргендей сезінесін. Орналасқан жері ұнады.

  • РОЙ
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 12 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.

    Хостел қаланын ортасында орналасқан , воказлга да жақын ,

  • Hostel - Guest House Meyman
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 108 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
     · 91 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
     · 209 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
     · 107 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

  • Comfort plus
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 35 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

  • Esentai Hostel
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 670 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.

  • Wanderlust hostel Riverside
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 365 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.

  • Fiveseasons
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 275 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

  • Hostel O2
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 108 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

  • Like Home Hostel na Shevchenko
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 53 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

  • Like Home Guest Rooms
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8 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.

  • Wanderlust boutique hostel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 515 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.

  • My Hostel Almaty
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,087 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

  • Wanderlust Hostel
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,045 reviews

    Wanderlust Hostel is located in Almaty, 1.3 km from Abay Opera House and 1.8 km from Republic Palace.

    hot shower,good location,helpful and friendly staff

  • Red Apple Hostel
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7 reviews

    Boasting a garden, terrace and views of garden, Red Apple Hostel is set in Almaty, 700 metres from Republic Palace.

  • Tastaq hostel
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 287 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!

  • Хостел на Гагарина
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 11 reviews

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

  • L'Ami hostel
    Central location
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 56 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

  • 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.

  • На Орманова
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 19 reviews

    Set in Almaty and within less than 1 km of Vosmoye Chudo Sveta Water Park, На Орманова has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Yaxshi, narxiga mos. Muomala ham a'lo darajada.

  • Alma-Ata Hostel
    Central location
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 164 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.

  • Keruen Hostel
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5 reviews

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

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  • Фэмили хостел
    No credit card needed
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 187 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!

  • 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.

  • Hostel Hanum
    No credit card needed

    Located within 6.2 km of Almaty 1 Train Station and 8.3 km of Raiymbek Batyr Metro Station, Hostel Hanum features rooms in Almaty.

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Hostels that guests love in Almaty

  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 528 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
     · 118 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
     · 116 reviews
    One of the cheapest hostels in Almaty
    Zubir94
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £42.68
    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: £23.71
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,045 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
     · 528 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
     · 116 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: £27.10
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 365 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: £23.71
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,045 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: £32.18
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,087 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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