Reviews of The Nest Hostel
улица Жапарова 82, 722200 Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
#8 of 39 hotels in Karakol
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 45 hostel reviews
9.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.3
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Comfort
9.3
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Location
9.0
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
9.4
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Serban
Romania181 reviews16 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A nice small cozy family hostel run by a very nice lady. I liked it because it was not big, it had a nice relaxing area in the garden and a kitchenette. Recommend if you want to get away from the very crowded big hostels.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Siobhan
Australia110 reviews15 helpful votes8.0“Good for a short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no curtains around the dorm bed so there is absolutely no privacy. Unfortunately the lockers are too small for backpacks and the room is small for luggage on the floor.
The lady owner is welcoming and speaks a little English. It is compact and exceptional clean. Cash only so ideally have the correct amount.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Martina
Germany32 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There is just one bathroom for 16 people.
The staff is friendly, you can do your laundry. A good place to stay for one night before or after a hike. The next shop is super close.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Mikołaj
Poland2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very friendly and great family who lives there and manages the hostel as well. Recommend with all my heart😉
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 12 May 2025
Shitangshu
Kyrgyzstan3 reviews10“Great Staff + Location + Facilities, Recommend :)”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There were some issues with the water, but don't think it was the hostels front & thus was soon fixed.
Exceptional place, the owner's were especially nice & rooms/ beds very clean. Location was also a highlight, it was just minutes from downtown & easy to walk. Met great people too, 10/10 stars! 🌟
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Mongkolwan
Thailand13 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I like everything, especially staffs
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 27 July 2024
Alyona
Qatar62 reviews24 helpful votes9.0“It’s a YES”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There were no doors in our room, only one bathroom for all. Exceptionally clean but only one.
Nuriya, the owner, makes a difference. Very friendly and caring, we were treated like guests, not customers, lots of respect and attention. Big thank you to the host! I have never seen such a clean toilet!
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 16 July 2024
Satyabrata
India82 reviews20 helpful votes9.0“Great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything is great
Very kind hostess. Open backyard with mountain views, nice kitchen, great wifi, very convenient location to bus station, main market, etc. I stayed here several times. Big room. Very clean.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Valerie
Austria93 reviews13 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A doorbell would be great! We arrived and had to bang on the door for about 10 minutes before someone heard us, since we didn't have a SIM card to call them!
The family is super nice! They accommodate your every need and we were able to leave our stuff there for multiple days while being on a hike. It's clean and very cosy! The beds are comfortable and the location makes it easy to reach all the important places in Karakol on foot within a few minutes!
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 18 December 2023
경민
South Korea46 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
None
The host is very friendly. The bathroom is spacious, clean, and has warm water. The rooms are cozy and each bed has an outlet, which is convenient. After checking out, we kept our luggage for free. If I go to Karakol again, I will stay here again.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 4 December 2023
John
Kyrgyzstan7 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Location is near to Karakol town
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Byongju
South Korea43 reviews6 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great staff, clean, comfortable room!
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 8 October 2023
N
United Kingdom24 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I Iiked everything.
A super place. You are really made so welcome by the hosts there and you feel at home straight away. The hostel part is separate to where the family live with two dorm rooms, a small area, the bathroom and utilities room and a kitchen. I really enjoyed my days here and stayed in Karakol longer than I expected because it was so nice here.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Manikantan
India45 reviews12 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It's a family run hostel. They are too friendly with guests. Will help you with directions and the kitchen is very convenient to cook and dine
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Frederic
France122 reviews74 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No door in dorm No stove in kitchen Only one bath shared by guests and family host
Clean Welcoming
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Ole
Germany2 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very friendly hosts! We felt like home.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Lukas
Germany21 reviews14 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There is only one bathroom for potentially 10 guests. There was no door at my room
Very good price, central location, very helpful owner ( even though only very little English is spoken)
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Distantlands
Germany193 reviews17 helpful votes9.0“Great place to stay !!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Windows can not be opened.
It was very clean. The location is close to Supermarket and Bazar. A quiet neighbourhood. Friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Pauline
Germany56 reviews7 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
4-bed dorm doesn't have a door, so you can hear noises from the hallway and kitchen. 8-bed dorm has a door. :)
Very clean and comfortable hostel with such kind hosts. Loved staying there, felt like home to us. :)
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Thibault
France13 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Really lively and lovely home!
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Caetano
United States18 reviews5 helpful votes10“Instantly felt at home :)”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing
The owner is a guardian angel and the place feels quite literally like a home, the name Nest conveys the feeling of staying here well. Location was the most convenient I found among the hostel I stayed in when in Karakol.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Arunia
Indonesia19 reviews4 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
An extra bathroom or toilet will be better.
Nuria is a kind and helpful host. Always checking if I need help and information. Good atmosphere with other travellers in this little hostel. The location is good, close to the city centre.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Constance
Australia58 reviews9 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nouria and her family are lovely, and very helpful, can recommend what to do around and how to get to places. Comfortable dorms, good kitchen area and place is kept clean. Good breakfast and possibility to use washing machine for a fair price. Well located.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Rich
United Kingdom45 reviews4 helpful votes10“10/10 would recommend”- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Extremely helpful , kind and considerate host. Location is good , beds very comfortable. Host has good knowledge of the area.
Stayed in August 2023
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