very average stay in the heart of Almaty. Location is good. Facilities are kept clean. Never felt too crowded. Good lockers. Price is cheap. Atmosphere can be strange. To be honest, this hostel simply attracts weirdos. I felt uncomfortable with some of the people, mostly men and locals that seem to be living there. I was okay with this hostel until the last day. Upon collecting my bags at 4PM, the woman repeatedly told me that “check out was at 12 check out was at 12!!” The thing is I did check out, I left the Hostel. I gave her the key, and I didn’t use any of the facilities. I just left my bags in a corner of the room and didn’t use or need anything else. She kept pointing to the sign, but what am I supposed to do— leave my bags out on the street? It was just 4 hours! I didn’t ask her to watch my bags. I just left them in a corner of the room. This isn’t even ‘luggage storage’ because that is paying someone to keep an eye over your bags and put them away safely. They should clarify in the beginning that “no bags can be left inside the hostel after noon” if it is really such a big problem. I wouldn’t book here again just because of this situation. Makes no sense for anyone that has traveled (but maybe the owners have never traveled in their life.)

Alex Zulfikar

Level 3 Local Expert

Nice hostel for solo traveler who stay one or two nights in Almaty. Located at city center, near convenient store 24/7, city park, Green Bazaar, bus stops, etc

Paras Singh

Level 3 Local Expert

I stayed here for two days. The facilities were acceptable, but the behavior of a lady in the admin room was disappointing. She was often loud and discourteous, particularly toward Indian guests (students and tourists). A more respectful and professional approach would greatly improve the experience💔

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