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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
440 reviews
Price from
US$22
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.

Alima is the best receptionist ever.

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9
Superb
266 reviews
Price from
US$11
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.

Evergreen Hostel is well located, Very close to the main bus network, in front of the botanical garden and close to the shop. The staff is very nice and helpfull, The accomodation is perfect with a very nice kitchen and everything is very clean. Congrats to keep this place clean like that. And the breakfast provided is good to start your day.

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9.4
Superb
412 reviews
Price from
US$12
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.

It’s peaceful and quite and super clean, spotless and our host, Ms. Lena is very accommodating and helpful. She recommended us the

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9.6
Exceptional
114 reviews
Price from
US$25
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
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
US$12
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
US$9
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
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
US$10
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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9.1
Superb
35 reviews
Price from
US$10
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.

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
US$13
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
10 reviews
Price from
US$12
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
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews

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

  • Wanderlust boutique hostel
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 499 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.

  • STAR
    Budget options available
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 182 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
     · 114 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.

  • Хостел на Гагарина
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7 reviews

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

  • West Point Tolebi
    Budget options available

    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.

  • West Point Premium
    Budget options available
    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.

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

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

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

    Самый гостеприимный персонал ever. А ещё суперудобные тапочки

  • City hostel Almaty
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

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

  • Like Home Rooms
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 22 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

  • Abay Hostel
    Central location
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 13 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.

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

  • Assem Hostel Dostyk
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 89 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.

  • Like Home Guest Rooms
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5 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.

  • 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

  • Hostel 211A
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 206 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
     · 105 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
     · 664 reviews

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

    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
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 92 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

  • Wanderlust hostel Riverside
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 356 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

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

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

  • Home Sweet Home Hostel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3 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.

  • Like Home Hostel na Shevchenko
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 50 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

  • Hostel Loco
    Central location
    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

  • My Hostel Almaty
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,084 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

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

    Located in Almaty, 1.7 km from Almaty Central Stadium, Almaty Backpackers provides accommodation 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
     · 1,033 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

  • Tastaq hostel
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 267 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!

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

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

  • Alma-Ata Hostel
    Central location
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 120 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.

  • L'Ami hostel
    Central location
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 50 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
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6 reviews

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

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

    Situated within 3 km of Kasteev State Museum of Arts and 3.4 km of Almaty Central Stadium, Keruen Hostel features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Almaty.

  • Фэмили хостел
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 175 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!

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  • Safiya apartament
    No credit card needed

    Safiya apartament is located in Almaty, 7.8 km from Atakent-Expo and 8.7 km from Dolphin Entertainment Centre.

  • Dom2
    No credit card needed
    4.4
    Scored 4.4
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 10 reviews

    Set in Almaty, 3.7 km from First President of Kazakhstan Park, Dom2 offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

  • West Point Hostel
    No credit card needed

    Situated within 3.4 km of Dolphin Entertainment Centre and 3.5 km of First President of Kazakhstan Park, West Point Hostel provides rooms in Almaty.

  • İzmir hostel
    No credit card needed

    İzmir hostel is located in Almaty, within 7.4 km of Atakent-Expo and 8.3 km of Dolphin Entertainment Centre.

  • Дос хостел (мужчин, женщины)

    Дос хостел (мужчин, женщины) is situated in Almaty, within 3 km of Raiymbek Batyr Metro Station and 4 km of Almaty Central Mosque.

  • Comfort hostel
    No credit card needed

    Comfort hostel is set in Almaty, within 7.5 km of Atakent-Expo and 8.5 km of Dolphin Entertainment Centre.

  • Lion Hostel
    No credit card needed
    5.3
    Scored 5.3
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 3 reviews

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

  • Capsula
    No credit card needed
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 95 reviews

    Situated in Almaty, within 4.3 km of Gvardeytsev-Panfilovtsev Park and 4.4 km of Ascension Cathedral, Capsula features accommodation with a bar and as well as free private parking for guests who drive...

    Достаточно свежие капсулы. Соотношение цена/качество отличное.

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Hostels that guests love in Almaty

  • Avg. price/night: US$31.31
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,033 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
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 412 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$29.18
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 182 reviews
    Near to centre Cheapest hostel in town Near to bus stop Washing machine for 1000T
    VIJAY
    Solo traveller
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 440 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
     · 105 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 traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 105 reviews
    best hostel every i stayed so far
    vinod
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 105 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: US$35.78
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 356 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: US$31.31
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,033 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: US$42.49
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,084 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