Kazakhstan
Unlikely to make your social media posts, this small, family-run place on the same street as the museum offers half a dozen spotless rooms that share an…
Must-see hotels in Central Asia
Almaty
A short walk from Almaty-II train station, this is a relatively good-value place with professional, English-speaking reception and pleasant, carpeted…
Kyrgyzstan
Naryn's cheapest option, this Soviet-era hulk has a photogenically abandoned restaurant with smashed windows and trees growing out the roof. Repainted…
Kazakhstan
This Soviet-era establishment is a bit cosier and more accustomed to foreigners than comparable hotels, and reception staff are helpful, though a little…
Khiva
A solid-value option located just outside the West Gate. The 10 rooms lack character and some of the bathrooms are definitely a weak spot, but you could…
Tajikistan
Building on the success of the original homestay, the owner has invested in a two-storey modern hotel block with big en suite rooms, shared lounge and a…
Celestial Mountains Guest House
Kyrgyzstan
Neat if unsophisticated rooms mostly share very compact bathrooms with half-sized tubs. Two 'lux' rooms are considerably more comfortable with en suite…
Bukhara
If you’ve had enough of the local flavour and are looking for Western-style luxury, this high-rise block in the new part of town has been transformed from…
Kazakhstan
Primarily a staging post for treks and climbing expeditions to the central Tian Shan, the camp offers tent accommodation to all comers, with hot showers,…
Kazakhstan
Recently renovated, rooms at this budget option are seriously cheap without being skanky or unsafe, which makes them a terrific backpacker option. There’s…
Kazakhstan
Little Shams offers a friendly welcome and eight reasonable rooms with pine furnishings and international TV channels, despite an unpromising entrance…
Tajikistan
With a heater and a kettle, not to mention a wild 1970s-inspired carpet, in each of the large rooms, this hotel along the main street at the eastern end…
Kazakhstan
Well-located Hotel Semey has that unmistakable Soviet aura but staff are reasonably helpful (and speak a little English) and the rooms have been…
Kyrgyzstan
These simple digs offer a village alternative to Gulcha proper in three yurts and three guesthouse rooms, and there are day-hike possibilities up into the…
Kazakhstan
Staff aren't much accustomed to foreigners, and speak no English, but this small hotel provides very spacious, brightly painted, carpeted rooms at good…
Kyrgyzstan
This small hostel has seven beds across three rooms, and access to a full kitchen makes it an appealing choice. The travel agency, based in the foyer from…
Kyrgyzstan
Recently renovated this small but very conspicuous five-level, A-frame building has hotel-quality rooms albeit with already-burping new bathrooms. Of the…
Almaty
This hotel has huge, carpeted and well-equipped rooms with balcony, and an English-speaking reception, though not all staff would be recipients of the Mr…
Bishkek
Just between Osh bazaar and the Western Bus Station, these simple but clean rooms are perfect for late-night arrivals or early morning departures. Second…
Kazakhstan
The Kayr, 1km southeast of the train station, is at the cheap end of the price scale by Kyzylorda standards and has well-kept, comfy rooms. Shared…
Kazakhstan
A well-run option 900m southeast of the train station. Rooms are comfy and well-sized, though the furniture is a throwback from the Soviet era. The on…
Bishkek
Bishkek’s most international hotel includes a couple of restaurants, an outdoor pool, and fitness club. Breakfast is US$20 extra.
Kyrgyzstan
Naryn's newest hotel hides in an unlikely tree-shaded gated yard, and has a stylish feel to its reception area. The facilities are easily the nicest in…
Kazakhstan
The large lodge at Chimbulak has a great location at the foot of the ski lifts, but the rooms, though they have balconies, are bland and well used. Rates…
Shepherd's Life - Gulnaz Yurt-Camp
Kyrgyzstan
The farthest of the massive cluster or community-tourism organisation yurts along the northeast shore, Gulnaz's three yurts and tasty food feel a touch…
Kazakhstan
A large Soviet-era hotel with somewhat-dated rooms in decent condition. All have bathrooms, carpets and thick leopard-spot or tiger-stripe blankets. The…
Tajikistan
This comfortable hotel with large, modern rooms and particularly luxurious slippers is let down only by a lack of welcome from the reluctant landlady. No…
Tajikistan
There's not too much to stay over for at Garam Chashma but if the need must be met then this simple hotel does a roaring trade with local visitors and…
Kyrgyzstan
Friendly Sabyr is the local fixer, tour agent, driver, and as it turns out guesthouse owner. It's basic, one room of the family house with pallets on the…
Kazakhstan
Large, comfy rooms with contemporary fittings and good bathrooms, fitness centre, and a passable 24-hour restaurant serving large breakfasts, make this…
Nur-Sultan (Astana)
Rooms at the ‘Golden Man’ are nothing fancy but cosy, well-sized and perfectly comfortable. It has a good little cafe/restaurant. Staff speak no English…
Kyrgyzstan
Run out of the Jailoo Tourism Community office, this hostel lacks the family feel of a homestay but the location in the centre is extremely convenient…
Kazakhstan
Right next to the train station, the basic, clean, functional rooms of this new hotel will do in a pinch. There's intermittent wi-fi and one staff member…
Baza Otdykha Akmolaturist No 1
Kazakhstan
By the roundabout at the entrance to Burabay from Shchuchinsk, this little place provides cosy rooms for two to six people, with a shared kitchen and…
Kazakhstan
This cheapie near the main bus station has utterly ordinary but acceptable rooms with bathroom, off its ground-floor cafe or upstairs. Convenient for…
Kyrgyzstan
Simple, musty old Soviet-era rooms but the beds do have clean sheets. 'Toilet' outside. West of the alplager, in the musty two-storey building along the…
Kazakhstan
In the avtovokzal building, next to Sayabak park, this is the place to stay if you're into chintz and adventurous wallpaper. Cable TV, wi-fi and bathrobes…
Kyrgyzstan
In addition to accommodation in their tents or your own, it's also to possible to arrange meals at Achik Tash/Base Camp 1 from US$30/40 per day.
Kazakhstan
The cheaper rooms in the Ural are an acceptable, basic, budget option. Staff are quite friendly and there’s a good, inexpensive cafe.
Tajikistan
In the heart of the village, this homestay with its pretty flower garden is used principally as an overflow for Dilovar's Villa.
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