Must-see hotels in Mongolia

  • Three Camel Lodge

    The Gobi

    To experience Three Camels is to know the epitome of the upscale Mongolian ger camp experience. Visitors stay in luxurious gers, which are decorated with…

  • IkhNart Wilderness Camp

    The Gobi

    Nomadic Journeys operates this splendid tourist camp in the reserve, about 50km drive from Shiveegobi train station. Guided wildlife walks, multiday camel…

  • Secret of Ongi Tourist Camp

    The Gobi

    This is the most comfortable place to stay. The big draw is the log-and-stone restaurant-bar, reminiscent of a Chinese–style temple, the smart gers with…

  • Ecotourism Ger Camp

    Mongolia

    For an offbeat experience, cross Terelj Gol for this pleasant ger camp run by an eccentric Dutchman named Bert and his lovely family. The meadow location…

  • OT Tour Camp

    Western Mongolia

    Most gorgeously situated camp in all of Mongolia? We may have a winner. It's nestled in the groove of a steep valley overlooking Üüreg Nuur, some 20km…

  • Fairfield Guesthouse

    Mongolia

    Attached to the excellent cafe-restaurant of the same name, this nine-room guesthouse, is run by an Australian guy called Murray, his young family, and…

  • Maikhan Tolgoi

    Mongolia

    Set on a pretty headland on the northern shore of the lake, Maikhan Tolgoi is easily the most attractive camp on the lake. The well-maintained gers are…

  • Zaya Hostel

    Ulaanbaatar

    While most guesthouses in town are located in crumbling old Russian flats, this one is in a modern building with hardwood floors, sparkling bathrooms, a…

  • Byamba's Family Homestay

    The Gobi

    Byamba Tseyen, who manages the nearby tree nursery, also opens up her family compound to guests. Accommodation is inside one of two guest gers located in…

  • Nature’s Door

    Mongolia

    Popular with backpackers and foreign hikers, this western-shore spot has plush cabins, a lodge, English-speaking staff, pizza and pasta on the menu, and…

  • Toilogt

    Mongolia

    This eco-conscious camp is in a splendid location on its own little peninsula north of the other ger camps. Accommodation is a mix of tepees, gers and…

  • Terelj Hotel

    Mongolia

    Mongolia’s first luxury hotel and spa is an incongruous neoclassical building set on the edge of tiny Terelj village. Opened in 2008, this five-star hotel…

  • Comfort Hotel

    Mongolia

    This lovely hotel has spotless, well-maintained, and large if unmemorable rooms decorated in pastel shades. There's a decent restaurant, a fitness centre…

  • Hotel Nine

    Ulaanbaatar

    One of UB's more stylish options is this designer hotel in a prime downtown location. As with many boutique hotels, rooms are boxy, however they feature…

  • Misheel Ger Camp

    Mongolia

    At first glance, this camp on the western shore resembles many other ger camps around the lake. What sets Misheel apart is having owners with long…

  • Garage 24

    Mongolia

    This environmentally conscious backpacker hang-out occupies the grounds of a reclaimed Soviet-era truck garage just north of Khatgal. Choose between…

  • MS Guesthouse

    Mongolia

    This year-round camp, in the extreme south of town, is perhaps the most congenial of lodgings around Khatgal. English-speaking owner Ganbaa makes visitors…

  • Best Western Tuushin Hotel

    Ulaanbaatar

    Ulaanbaatar's premier upscale hotel is this five-star gem with a prime location steps away from all the downtown museums and theatres. Spacious,…

  • Jargal Jiguur

    Mongolia

    This excellent place is run by the infectiously bubbly Jargal. It's located at the foot of beautiful mountains, and is based around a mineral spring pool…

  • Chinggis Hotel

    Western Mongolia

    Chinggis is the undisputed grand khaan of Uvs hotels, slaying its rivals not with sword and bow but with surprisingly stylish rooms (especially the cosy …

  • Entum Hotel

    The Gobi

    The smartest and newest hotel in town at research time, Entum is set atop a hill, overlooking the city and just off the highway. All rooms have wood…

  • Khanburged Hotel

    Mongolia

    This excellent, professionally run place comes with all the bells and whistles, including a marble-floored lobby, helpful receptionists, reliable hot…

  • Family Guesthouse

    Mongolia

    Offering a good insight into local life is this friendly family home on the outskirts of town, with several gers in its compound, offering excellent-value…

  • Khongor Guest House

    Ulaanbaatar

    This popular guesthouse in an apartment block is run by a friendly, knowledgable team who work overtime to help guests with logistical matters, and it…

  • Lotus Guesthouse

    Ulaanbaatar

    This homey place almost feels more like a boutique guesthouse than a hostel. Rooms are individually styled, some with traditional Mongolian furniture. It…

  • Urgoo Hotel

    Ulaanbaatar

    This boutique hotel has just 10 rooms, each one decked out in brown and beige furnishings, with flat-screen TVs and modern, albeit small, bathrooms. The…

  • Gaya's Guesthouse

    Mongolia

    This popular, family-owned guesthouse is run by Gaya, who has been providing travellers with a local experience since 2003. Take your choice between gers …

  • Blue Wolf

    Western Mongolia

    Tour operator Blue Wolf offers eight Kazakh–style gers sleeping two to four people each, and one larger ger with six beds, set in a walled and secure…

  • Modern Mongol Hostel

    Ulaanbaatar

    This contemporary hostel is a budget choice with a difference. Its lobby has the polish of a boutique hotel, and while it's all a bit squashy, the rooms…

  • Khyargas Nuur Tourist Camp

    Western Mongolia

    About 30km east of the relative hubbub at Khar Temis, this Mongolian-run camp is on a lovely, isolated spur of land that dangles out into the lake. Four…

  • Traveller’s Guest House

    Western Mongolia

    This no-frills, family-run operation offers good-value shared ger accommodation with a clean shower block and flushing toilets. The owner, Nazgul, who…

  • Eagle's Nest

    Western Mongolia

    The best hotel in town has a cosy, hunting-lodge vibe and a quiet location, with 11 well-maintained twins all facing back on to the mountains. Rooms have…

  • Erdenet Inn

    Mongolia

    The renovated east wing of the monolithic Soviet-style complex is an excellent spot to lay your head. Expect crisp white bed linen, modern bathrooms with…

  • Ayanchin Four Seasons Lodge

    Mongolia

    This luxury American-built camp comprises a mix of Western-style lodge rooms with alpine views, Mongolian gers and Colorado-built yurts with a modern…

  • Khögnö Khan Resort Mountain Camp

    Mongolia

    In an attractive setting at the foot of the mountain, 4km southwest of Övgön Khiid, this comfortable camp has traditional ger accommodation, a large log…

  • Zavkhan Hotel

    Western Mongolia

    Simply getting to isolated Uliastai can be a slog, so thank Chinggis there's a hotel as nice as the Zavkhan waiting for you. Rooms are spotless and modern…

  • IF Tour Ger Camp

    Mongolia

    This camp, furthest west from the temple complex, is the one with the best facilities. Choose between a cosy ger with electricity, an individual cabin or…

  • Chuka's Guesthouse

    Ulaanbaatar

    This popular guesthouse enjoys a central location in a quiet courtyard set behind the National Academy Drama Theatre. It's pricier than some of its…

  • Onon Khurkh Urguu Ger Camp

    Mongolia

    At this luxurious ger camp, each comfortable bed has its own mosquito net, there are hot showers and the dining room serves hot meals on request. You'll…

  • Arvaikheer Palace Hotel

    Mongolia

    If you want to swank it up, look no further than this six-storey hotel. Its business-style rooms are enormous, immaculate, and feature modern en suite…

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