Hotels in Kyrgyzstan

Of all the places I visited in Kyrgyzstan over the last one week, I seem to have developed a certain fondness for Karakol - a picturesque little town surrounded by snow-capped peaks of the Tianshan Mountains, south-east of Lake Issyk-kul. Beyond the natural beauty of the place and its friendly people, what made my visit really special was the familial atmosphere of the lovely homestay, run by Ahmed and Family. Not too far from a supermarket and café, and within walking distance of the city centre, Hillside Karakol is perfectly located in a quiet neighborhood. It has clean, adequately sized rooms with attached bathrooms. The large common dining and kitchen area on the ground floor is a great hangout if you're traveling in a biggish group (we were six). Ahmed helped us order-in delicious food from a restaurant in town for dinner both nights. And then at breakfast, when I tasted their freshly made pancakes with the homemade blackberry and apricot jams, I was immediately hooked even though I'm neither into pancakes nor breakfast in general. We had originally planned to stay a single night but had to extend because of car trouble. Luckily, Ahmed was able to accommodate us at very short notice. He even put us in touch with Kudrat who runs a travel agency (https://g.co/kgs/ktJezZQ) and arranged our journey back to Bishkek that included a couple of sightseeing stops along the south shoreline of the lake. A wonderful experience overall, made all the more easier with Ahmed and Kudrat's grasp over the English language, which meant not having to resort to Google Translate every other second. Adding one suggestion for Ahmed at Hillside Karakol on behalf of a friend from our group - please think of equipping the rooms with some bedside reading light. Thank you again... I'll be back!

Location, view, staff, food. They arranged dinner/lunch as needed. They also helped arrange the 2-days horse tour for a very decent price prior our arrival. The owner and her family are lovely and very welcoming. She even gave a little gift for my friend's birthday. Definitely recommend 👌🏾 Amazing raspberry home-made jam 🙌🏾

It lived up to its description and excellent reviews. Great neighborhood. Excellent staff and service. Nice boutique feel.

Staff is really friendly and english speaking. They helped us with finding Tour guide as well.

Good food, great service and amazing place! will definitely visit again.

Secluded, peaceful, comfortable, amazing views, friendly staff, pet-friendly

The property felt safe, clean and the employees were friendly and helpful. This is a new hotel, so the rooms are in new condition with all modern ammenities.

Modern design and furniture, cozy and comfortable rooms

The staff are so helpful, it's cheap and easy to do laundry here, the rooms are big and feel really private and we'll sound proofed. It's also in a great central location, literally next door to a place that does vegetarian sushi and pizza if you need it!!

Absolutely loved our stay at this hotel in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome and went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed. The room was spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated, with a very comfortable bed that made it easy to relax after a day of exploring the city. The hotel’s location is perfect, with easy access to restaurants, shops, and local attractions. We also enjoyed the delicious breakfast each morning, which offered a great variety of options. Overall, everything was top-notch, and I can’t recommend this place enough. Will definitely stay here again on my next visit to Bishkek!

The manager nageema was an excellent host and the view was amazing.