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Reviews of ololoFreelander Hostel&Coworking

185 Chuikov Street, 720010 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

#18 of 132 hotels in Bishkek

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 134 hostel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Never stayed in a better hostal than this

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    One of the best hostels I've ever stayed at. It is so spacious with a lot of room for creativity in the freelance zone. Staff are so friendly and always down to help. The AC in my room was working very well which was perfect for the hot July weather in Bishkek. The coolest people stay at this hostel!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    10
    Perfect place for digital nomads
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    They have perfect places for work Kitchen is clean all the time There is ac everywhere and works good 7-24 receptionists

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good and safe location, amazing breakfast prepared by the lovely staff!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    As always, I chose to stay at Ololo Freelanders — such a great place! Special thanks to the “Conductor” — the owner who truly lives up to this title. He doesn’t micromanage, but sets the tone and direction, and you can really feel it: the whole team works in harmony. The receptionist was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Bravo to the whole crew — keep it up!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious hall and room. Clean and helpful staff. Good location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely outstanding stay at OLOLOFREELANDER! The atmosphere was vibrant, artistic, and truly one-of-a-kind. A special thank you to Akylai — her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail made my experience unforgettable. She’s a rare talent in hospitality and deserves every opportunity to grow in her career. Highly recommend both the hostel and this incredible team!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property was clean modern and the workers were all super polite

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location in general ok, but last 200m a little bit scaring during evening or night

    Perfect value for money

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2024

    9.0
    Overall good hostel but not really meant for travellers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The neighbourhood is weird and I felt a bit unsafe when I first arrived but it was okay in the end but it's quite far from the center at least 2-3km. I didn't like the other girl at the reception she acted nice at first when she checked me in but then she kept ignoring me for the rest of the time. I don't like the vibe of the hostel it's not really meant for travellers but for people who wants to work there or live for cheap price, therefore there are weird people being loud after 10pm thinking they own the place.

    I liked one of the staff she was nice despite the fact that she didn't speak English. She was always smiling and she always made breakfast. The rooms were nice and clean there is 3 beds in each room so technically it can host 6 people. Facilities are clean and new and there is a huge kitchen with all the equipment you need.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My bed on second stage maked a noize

    Very good hostel. Pretty girls on reception. Great space for rest, cook and work. Thanks ololo!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2024

    10
    Thumbs up for the local HR manager
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some people might mind the occasional train passing by, but that only happens a few times a week, it run slowly and does NOT wake up from sleep. No problem

    I lived in ololo Freelander for 3 months as an exchange student. Being a guest of this hostel is like being part of Friends-like series life. There are so many spaces for leisure that you can always find a suitable activity and a "sparring partner". The working space allows you to work late into the night. The semi-professional kitchen can be used by every guest. There is always enough space in the dining room at any time. Constant care for the cleanliness of the common areas, immediate washing and drying of clothes - anytime you need, the ability of the staff to help in difficult situations easily saved me from despair. Regular workshops, organization of trips to nature or for entertainment. I would love to stay and be a part of the family again.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for a stay in Bishkek, I would come back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hostel is at the end of an alley behind a swimming pool. When it gets dark, it can seem a little unsafe, but it's not. Due to its location, however, it is not that easy to find. And it takes a while to get to the centre, but you can quickly reach Osh Bazaar, for example. The hostel is not very social. The co-working atmosphere means that everyone does their own thing.

    I had originally planned to stay just one night at Ololo, but in the end it ended up being six nights. The hostel is very clean, the rooms are big enough and the Wi-Fi is really good. It is cleaned every day. You have your own power socket, a small shelf and a small light by your bed. It is possible to do a late check-out for a 50% surcharge, which I took advantage of. However, luggage can also be stored in the hostel free of charge. There is a large kitchen and a large lounge area. There is also seating outside. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The biggest plus point at Ololo.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is a railway and broken pipes that smoke with steam nearby

    Friendly and easy-going stuff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really, enjoyed my stay

    It was neat and clean. AC worked properly, comfy bed, large space for leisure and study. Definitely would recommend this hostel. Free breakfast is cherry on top!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is not the best, but worth it if you are planning to spend some time in the hostel. Sauna and swiming pool that are in google maps are not working.

    The facilities are amazing, 10 out of 10, entreteining, ping pong, nice kitchen, amazing common areas and nice wroking places

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not super social, location could be better, still in the central part of Bishkek but in the far southwest corner off a side street so it’s a bit of a walk or ride to most shopping, dining, and attractions.

    Facilities are very nice and modern, staff is friendly, a private room is excellent value for the price. Feels very spacious and clean.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean room and bathroom Friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was difficult for the taxi driver to find the location of the hostel.

    I stayed only one night. The common space is spacious. I missed breakfast. I wish I could have stayed longer.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    9.0
    pretty much the perfect hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there’s hardly anywhere in the shower to put your clothes without them getting wet. rooms don’t lock, which isn’t a problem as the lockers are free of charge!

    I enjoyed this hostel so much, I came back a second time! I love that the beds have curtains and therefore offer privacy. the lockers are huge! staff is super nice! all areas are very clean and well maintained! i’ve walked to the city centre which was pretty nice and not too far (there’s also cheap taxis!).

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good facilities, quality of construction means sounds travel and doors slam. However bring earplugs anyway. Obviously some guests are understandably unaware they are making a lot of noise at 4am, and unavoidable metalworks at 9am (this is still ok). The front door staff speak great English and welcoming, thanks to Emir the Biomed for his recommendations. furnishings facilities and other guests nice, they have a wall showing pictures with guests etc. good for remote workers

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2024

    10
    It’s such a nice place! Friendly staff, great fellow travelers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a great time. The community managers are super friendly and have also organised some activities to bring people from hostel together. The co-working spaces are great as well!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

    8.0
    It's like the Tesco of hostels - clean but soulless
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's so clean it's sterile. Forget backpackers leaving stickers and making a mark on this place- you'd probably get fined for adding any life to this hostel.

    Ololo is like a supermarket big business hostel. There are endless corridors of rooms with beds, everything is clean.. but soulless. If you want somewhere to lay your head that's clean sure it's great but it's kind of like going to Starbucks instead of a local cafe with warmth and heart. You're not supporting a family business here, you're just funnelling money into an franchise. Lots of people will love this kind of place (after all lots of people love starbucks) so I won't downrate it, but if you're a hiker/backpacker travelling through Central Asia to connect with likeminded folk and wonder then this is not your place.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    10
    Overall perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    During nights train sound

    Cleanless

    Stayed in June 2024

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