Reviews of Snow Leopard Hostel
Х. Карасаева 182 дом, 722200 Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAizada and Jalil Are amazing hosts, very welcoming, easy communication on what’s app and good information about activities and trips in the surrounding mountains. Clean, good breakfast. Would highly recommend staying and would stay again if we come back to Karakol!!
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSnow Leopard Hostel is a simple yet very welcoming place, with everything you need to feel comfortable. The lady running it was incredibly kind: we had to rush out for a tour and she even helped us by hanging up all our laundry to dry. Such a thoughtful gesture that really made the difference. The rooms and common areas are clean, the location is convenient, and the overall atmosphere feels warm and homely. A great base for exploring Karakol and the surroundings.
Thank you dear Giulia!!!!
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat value for money hostel! The owners are passionate about hospitality and making sure their guests are happy. They managed to book a private yurt for us in a valley 15 km away, only one day in advance, while everything was sold out online! People with a good heart and good connections, you see and feel it. Don’t expect a 5 star hotel, it’s a very value for money hostel. You can leave bags for a few days when hiking in the area, free of charge. Tea for free all day. Can even use the kitchen. Great atmosphere
It’s not in the city centre, but great for a start of your hike. Yandex also works fine in Karakol.
Thanks a lot. We really appreciate it. Bon voyage!
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewOur stay at the snow leopard was wonderful. The rooms were very clean and the owners of the hostel helped us preparing for the wonderful trekking in the area. They speak very good english and the atmosphere is very nice. Would definitely recommend!
Thank you dear Lisanne
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReally enjoyed my stay here, came back after my trek too. It’s a sociable place and easy to meet other travelers too.
Thanks Leva
Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewCozy and clean rooms, perfect destination for trips in the Karakol region. The hostel owners are super friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere, we felt very welcomed!
Thank you dear Sandra!
Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewA great hostel where we met fun people. Moreover the owner is very helpfull with organizing daytrips and with giving tips about how to do stuff by yourself as well!
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dear Guest, you gave us the best score, we hope your life will be onevof the best. full of joy and happiness. take care!
Reviewed: 24 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThis hostel is absolutely superb! The family owner is incredibly kind and very helpful.
Dear Diane Marie! Thank you and hope to see you again. Have a wonderful journey .
Reviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe owner is very helpful. He and his wife are friendly and welcoming. You can book trip from the owner. The location is good. Easy to call taxi.
No curtain between bed. No privacy. The dorm is a bit dark. No lobby, but lounge where owner's kids play.
Reviewed: 3 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewAmazing hosts, very friendly and assisting with travel plans and tours. Good breakfast, free tea, spacious dorm, good kitchen facilitys and super clean! Adel the horse guide is a fantastic addition to the crew, very knowledgable and fun to talk to. I hope to see the 2 daughters of the host someday competing in ski racing on tv - keep your passion and ambition up! I would definitly stay here again, anytime.
It could not have been better
Thank you dear Fabienne. we hope to see you again.
Reviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewOwners were so nice and helpful. We felt like we are at home! Breakfast was very good. Location is good, short walk to the town.
Reviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewV spacious dorm and common area, the hosts were helpful and kind, supermarket next door, could leave my bags at the hostel during overnight trips, good breakfast for 200 som, good wifi
Quite a walk to the city center (about 25 min) but a bus to the centre passes the hostel every couple of minutes.
Reviewed: 8 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewVery helpful owners - I asked for a lift from the Kazakhstan border and the owner instead picked me up from Kegen in Kazakhstan. They speak English, Russian and a bit of Spanish. There’s a choice of beds in hostel-type rooms or individual rooms with private bathrooms. Home-cooked food available to order for a small fee.
Not in the center of town but I don’t mind a 20-min walk so it was great. Otherwise taxis are extremely cheap and easily available.
Reviewed: 27 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewFriendly and helpful people
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Thanks a lot!
Reviewed: 4 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewGreat place to stay with awesome hosts!
All was great.
Thank a lot Erik! hope to see you again!
Reviewed: 6 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewfriendly service, very helpful/welcoming hosts...
rooms can get a bit warm but that's a personal preference.. I'm from a cold part of US
Thanks a lot Jesse. When I offered you Kyrgyzstan cognac , you did not drink:) you could be warm:). but honestly the other guest from Australia Caed told me that his room was very hot and he could not sleep and I dropped the temperature in the hostel. Sorry about that.
Thanks a lot Jesse. When I offered you Kyrgyzstan cognac , you did not drink:) you could be warm:). but honestly the other guest from Australia Caed told me that his room was very hot and he could not sleep and I dropped the temperature in… Show more
Reviewed: 10 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe warmness of the place.not just the heater on a winter day but the warmness of the welcome from the couple who host this place.
Just the creaking of the bed because of the wooden floor. Otherwise i always have peaceful sleep.
Thank you Jevah for choosing and staying with us.
Reviewed: 19 November 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThank you dear Emily. We will be glad to see you again! Good Luck!
Reviewed: 26 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewExcellent hostel, with clean and comfortable dorms and a large lounge area to relax in. There is also a very nice kitchen if needed. The hostel is run by a friendly family, who speak good English, are knowledgeable about the local area and always willing to help. An added bonus is there is a well-equipped sauna available on request.
The hostel is a little out of the 'centre' of town but easily accessed by local mashrutkas if you don't fancy the walk.
Thank you dear Julian.