Reviews of Zam Zam Hostel
Suyumbaeva 179, 720011 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
#28 of 132 hotels in Bishkek
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 32 hostel reviews
9.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.5
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
9.0
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
9.4
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Jean
France25 reviews9.0“Great”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Only 2 showers for many many beds.
All absolutely great. Brand new, super clean, good location.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Liam
New Zealand4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great staff, clean and comfy room, heaps of places to eat close by. 10/10
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Rebekah
New Zealand31 reviews2 helpful votes10“Great value for money stay in Bishkek”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing!
This hostel was great and we loved staying here! We got a private room and it was the perfect spot to recover from jet lag. The owner is really nice and let us rest in one of the dorm rooms until our room was ready as we got there really early from an overnight flight. The whole place is really clean, it has a well stocked kitchen, and great air con too which is essential in the summer. It’s also just across the road from a supermarket and close to some good food places. It’s about a 20 min walk to the centre, but you can easily grab a Yandex or a scooter for only a couple of dollars.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Dries
Belgium7 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very nice hostel with very friendly staff! We arrived at 6am and could immediately enter and access our room, which was great! When we needed a cooler for our travels, the staff helped us very quickly and smoothly. Finally, the hostel is overall very clean and on a nice location to discover Bishkek. Would recommend!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Jan
Poland28 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very clean and nice, great host
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Mian
United Arab Emirates11 reviews9.0“A very nice hostel at central location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
- Excellent location - Nice and Clean - Supermarket nearby - Restaurant nearby Mr. Hamza who deals with guests, is a very cooperative and supportive young man.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Michal
Israel4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The walls/doors are thin and you can hear people walking in the corridor or closing doors.
Basic rooms, perfect for what we needed. Very clean, very comfortable beds and pillows, person at the reception was helpful and knew english. Very good value for money
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Oliver
United Kingdom9 reviews9 helpful votes10“Comfortable, affordable, lovely host”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Khamza was a lovely host, great English and always happy to answer questions. There was a 24hr supermarket and good restaurants nearby. We didn't explore the surrounding area much but it was quick and very affordable by Western standards to call a Yandex. I slept very well, the beds were comfortable and the room not too hot. The design was simple and minimal but totally fine for this price range. Most importantly, everything was exceptionally clean. There was not too much noise from the other guests and a convenient kitchen. We booked private rooms
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Gayrat
Czech Republic10 reviews10Exceptional- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very clean, very close to city centre, very good administrator Khamza. Thanks
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 2 July 2025
Nikki
United States21 reviews5 helpful votes10“A Reliable Gem in Bishkek”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Perfect
We liked Zam Zam Hostel so much that we came back for one more night before heading back to Almaty. Once again, Hamza saved the day this time helping us book our bus last minute. The hostel is clean, quiet, and well-located, with a 24/7 market right across the street and great food options nearby. It’s a chill, no-frills place that feels welcoming and organized. Highly recommend for backpackers or anyone looking for a reliable stay in Bishkek!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Nikki
United States21 reviews5 helpful votes10“10/10”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Absolutely loved our stay at Zam Zam Hostel! We arrived in Bishkek with zero plans, and Hamza completely saved us , he helped plan our entire trip around Kyrgyzstan and gave us great local advice we wouldn’t have found online. The hostel itself is super clean, quiet, and feels very new. It’s in a great location with a 24/7 market right across the street and plenty of affordable local food nearby. You can easily walk to downtown and major sights like Ala-Too Square. The atmosphere is chill and welcoming, perfect for travelers looking for a good night’s rest without the party vibe. Definitely recommend it as a base in Bishkek and huge thanks again to Hamza for being such a kind and knowledgeable host!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Stephanie
Netherlands116 reviews89 helpful votes9.0“Clean, central and comfortable budget accommodation”- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Only thing I can think of is that it's a bit loud if people talk in the corridor. No towels in room or kitchen & bathroom & toilet to dry your hands after washing. And only 1 roll of toilet paper every day, which is finished by noon. Could put some extra. Otherwise, all good & recommended.
Very friendly and informed receptionist. He always greeted me with a smile and helped wherever he could. Exceptionally clean for a hostel. Simple but functional private room with airconditioning (you will want that in Bishkek's spring & summer). Working wi-fi. Communal kitchen. Location at short walk from downtown area and all attractions. Also next to bus stops to go to the border or bus station (20 som). Supermarket across the street, eateries nearby.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 12 June 2025
Tristan
France11 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
I was in Bishkek for only one night. I had one separate bedroom. Toilets and bathroom were shared. The hostel is confortable, clean and well located, with a great offer of restaurants and easy access to two bus stations (east and new bus station). The personnel was really kind and welcoming. Overall it's a good value for money and I would recommend it without reserve !
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Susan
Australia248 reviews46 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not yet up on logistics unable to book private taxi to ala archa (refused) 30 min walk to centre
New hostel Good kitchen Good wifi Staff speak good english Close to good supermarket
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 26 May 2025
Lulu
Australia68 reviews12 helpful votes8.0“New, clean, great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The kitchen could use a few more utensils eg. forks, cutlery, pots etc No common/outdoor area to chill & chat to other guests except for the dining area.
To begin with the check in process & welcome I got was great. Beds are comfortable, showers & toilets are clean with good water pressure. Kitchen & dining area are clean & spacious. It's only a short walk (15 mins) to the centre of town, shops, parks & the city sights. The hostel looks pretty new, with new carpeted flooring & furniture. Close to supermarket & a few local cafes. Good size lockers with key & your own bedside table with power point. Free tea & coffee available.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 16 March 2025
Marco
Germany39 reviews4 helpful votes10“100% recommendable :)”- • Couple
- • Classic Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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Everything was perfect!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 9 March 2025
Pranveer
India17 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The price of the hostel was not the same as on booking.com
I like everything about the hostel
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 4 February 2025
Marcela
Czech Republic24 reviews7 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Amazing and really clean accommodation! We really enjoyed!
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Ferhat
Turkey36 reviews8 helpful votes10“Best place in Bishkek”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The place was very clean and has a good location. The manager was quite helpful, talkative and friendly. She tell me everything about Bishkek and when I need anything I just asked her than she helped me a lot. I guess I will visit here in a soon
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Jarrod
Singapore2 reviews10“Wonderful helpful host, comfortable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing
Facilities are clean, dining room is air-conditioned. The room is spacious and comfortable. The host is amicable, helpful and able to speak English. Overall I will recommend this accommodation.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 29 June 2023
Rachel
Israel13 reviews1 helpful vote10“Welcoming Hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely hosts, comfortable beds, clean. Well equipped kitchen. We would be happy to come again!
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 26 July 2025
Yolanda
Portugal48 reviews5 helpful votes1.0“Traffic noise, hard beds”- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Super Noisy. Staff.
Location.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Max
Germany2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 26 July 2025
Thien
Malaysia26 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2025
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