About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Esentai Hostel in Almaty offers clean rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a shower, dining table, refrigerator, microwave, TV, sofa, and electric kettle. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, 24-hour front desk, shared kitchen, and housekeeping service. Free on-site parking is available. Prime Location: Located 18 km from Almaty International Airport, the hostel is a 17-minute walk from Almaty Central Stadium and 1 km from Kasteev State Museum of Arts. Nearby attractions include Abay Opera House and Kazakhstan Independence Monument. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, value for money, and room cleanliness.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • 1 double bed
US$46 for 3 nights
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Standard Double Room
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  • 1 double bed
US$71 for 3 nights
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Double Room
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  • 1 double bed
US$71 for 3 nights
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Budget Single Room
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  • 1 single bed
US$31 for 3 nights
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  • 1 double bed
172 feet²
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • TV
  • Mosquito net
  • Telephone
  • Shared bathroom
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Kitchenware
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Max persons: 2
US$15 per night
Price US$46
Excluded: 12 % VAT
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  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
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  • 1 double bed
269 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$24 per night
Price US$71
Excluded: 12 % VAT
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  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
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  • 1 double bed
323 feet²
Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$24 per night
Price US$71
Excluded: 12 % VAT
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 15 November 2025
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  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
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  • 1 single bed
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$10 per night
Price US$31
Excluded: 12 % VAT
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Guests who stayed here loved

William
Brazil Brazil
The room was very spacious with a little balcony. Comfy beds and location was just fine. 20 min walk to the subway station in a nice are. There are a few convenience shops nearby.
Anna
Greece Greece
The room was clean and spacious. The neighborhood was quiet and I felt safe. I use the kitchen facilities.
Csilla
Hungary Hungary
Lovely hotel, very clean and well managed. We felt cery very comfortable.
Kate
New Zealand New Zealand
Fantastic value for money, in a quiet location close to supermarkets & the canal.
Miki
Spain Spain
Excellent value for money for private rooms, I have repeatedly come to this hostel a few times.
Yoan
France France
Probably the best hotel in Almaty, well located, quiet, the bed was comfy, the room was clean, people were welcoming! I left my bag there to explore the city the last day even if my checkout was done. I will come here again without any doubt, good...
Julian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The accommodation is well located, a short walk from the metro and a stop for the #92 bus to the airport. It is also close to supermarkets and restaurants. The single rooms are quite small, but comfortable and perfectly adequate. There is AC, a...
Amanda
Australia Australia
A massive room with a huge L shaped lounge and table inside? A place to contemplate and figure out our travel itinerary inside our own room with our own balcony?? Heaven.
Miki
Spain Spain
Excellent rooms, very good value for money. Nice local neighbourhood.
Narina
Australia Australia
Such great value, close by to a few decent restaurants and a supermarket, comfortable and clean with AC. Also cute cat! Stayed in a twin first, which was a bit small but absolutely fine, and a double room. The double was quite large and very nice!

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House rules

Esentai Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:30 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Esentai Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.