Hotels in Kyrgyzstan

Hotels in Kyrgyzstan: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Kyrgyzstan cost?

The price depends on the standard, the location and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. The cheapest months are usually December and October, while April is the priciest. Stays in yurts and guesthouses are among the cheapest options.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Kyrgyzstan: most popular cities

The country splits clearly into the capital, lakeside resorts and mountain bases. These are the destinations travellers choose most often:

• Bishkek. The capital and the main air hub, with the widest choice of hotels from hostels to 5-star chains. A frequent base to start a trip.
• Cholpon-Ata. The main resort on Lake Issyk-Kul, popular in summer for the beach and water sports.
• Osh. The country's oldest city in the south, with a vast bazaar and a stop on the Silk Road.
• Kochkor. A mountain town and a base for horseback trips and yurt stays.
• Bokonbayevo. A village on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul, known for yurt camps and nomadic traditions.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Kyrgyzstan

The country combines mountains, lakes and Silk Road history, so it is easy to match a trip to your interests.

• Lake Issyk-Kul. One of the highest alpine lakes in the world, with beaches around Cholpon-Ata in summer.
• The Silk Road. The Tash Rabat caravanserai and the Osh bazaar bring the history of the old trade routes to life.
• Horseback trips. Historical, cultural and scenic routes, a popular way to explore the mountain landscape.
• Arslanbob. A village in the southwest surrounded by wild walnut forests, with two waterfalls.
• The Tian Shan mountains. Pastures that come alive in summer and trekking routes, the heart of the country's mountain tourism.

How much does a trip to Kyrgyzstan cost

Kyrgyzstan is cheap. Groceries such as milk and eggs cost about 260 KGS (3.70 USD), and a meal in a cheaper restaurant about 275 KGS (3.90 USD) per person. Cards are mainly taken by larger hotels, and ATMs, increasingly common in big cities, mostly accept Visa. It is worth carrying cash.

When is the best time to visit Kyrgyzstan

The flowering pastures are best in March and June. Trekking works best in summer, from July to September. Skiers go from December to March. The cheapest months are winter and October, while April, the shoulder season, is the priciest.

Getting to and around Kyrgyzstan

International flights mainly serve Bishkek and Osh, with airlines such as Air Manas, Turkish Airlines and Fly Dubai. A train from Moscow runs weekly (about a three-day journey), and there are buses from Almaty in Kazakhstan and Tashkent in Uzbekistan. Within the country there are minibuses, marshrutkas and shared taxis, and the only domestic flight links Bishkek with Osh. Cars and 4x4s can be rented in Bishkek, Osh and Jalal-Abad.

Example hotels in Kyrgyzstan

A few recognisable properties from different cities for reference:

• Hyatt Regency Bishkek and Sheraton Bishkek in Bishkek (central, upper tier, from approx. 165 USD).
• Silence Hotel and The Lake Townhouse in Cholpon-Ata (by the lake, from approx. 35 USD).
• Feel Nomad Yurt Camp in Bokonbayevo (yurt camp, from approx. 80 USD).