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Reviews of Zaya Hostel

25/4 Chingeltei District, 3rd khoroo, Chingeltei, 015172 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

#3 of 20 B&Bs and Inns in Ulaanbaatar

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Review score

Based on 183 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    10
    Convenient hostel located in the city center
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It appears that broken items such as microwave ovens and USB cables are not being repaired immediately. Accommodation and tour fees are quoted in US dollars, but when we actually paid in Mongolian currency, the exchange rate was not good. (We paid this hostel on the same day we paid another hostel at a better rate.) When paying in cash in both dollars and Mongolian currency, the exchange rate is not clearly quoted.

    It was new and clean, and the view from the window in room 1 was great.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    10
    Good value for the money; good location right off Main Street
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Private Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The soundproofing of the walls isn’t great. There should be some sort of sign outside. It’s not easy to find.

    Good location; I stayed here before and after a roadtrip around the country and it was adequate for my purposes and I’d stay again. My room was comfortable and the shared shower was fine. It’s not a fancy place but for the price it’s good value.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Private Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Centeral and at the moment quiet location. Everything was super clean and comfortable. Best shower i had in all Mongolia :)

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    10
    Incredible, clean UB stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This property was incredibly clean, well-run, and had the most amazing towels ever! I got great advice from the hostel manager about tours and more, and enjoyed my stay. Book early because it fills up!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location close to the department store. It was clean and secure. Staff were very friendly and spoke very good English. They offer a transfer service from the airport which was reasonable and worthwhile since it may be hard to find otherwise. Please see pic of the building, it's at the end of the road.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    10
    Hostel in ideal location with helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hostel situated just off Peace Avenue. Can walk to the various sites in Ulan Bator. Fantastic staff who are very helpful and speak excellent English.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    10
    Centrally located hostel with helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very helpful and friendly. They arranged my bus ticket and taxi to bus station. I am returning to Zaya Hostel after my visit to the south.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Private Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Anand is helpful and professional. Very clean. Well located in a quiet but convenient neighbourhood walking distance to museum, sukbaatar square and many restaurants.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    10
    Nice gem in the city centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen could be better appointed, but still functional.

    Spotlessly clean. Central location. Comfortable beds. Excellent bathroom. Owner speaks perfect English and was really helpful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Private Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    great. managed to welcome us despite us arriving in the middle of the night. the apartmentt had everything we might have needed. Anand was also very helpful in organizing a last minute tour with a driver.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2025

    9.0
    Good location and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location in the center

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The only issue was to find the place. As there are no signs in the street, I needed help from a guy in the nearby bar to call the Hostel and ask staff to find me, (10pm with -10ºC)

    Comfy rooms, great showers, spacious, sweet and attentive staff and location close to everything. Had a great time.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Private Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything! Location, cleanliness, staff friendliness, money for value.

    Team Zaya - were awesome people, very helpful and friendly - Gigi was great and always happy to help. Andan was great in giving us honest advice and guidance on our tour selection. We also had the best tour guide - Bolto. Thank you all of you! You made our memories very special. - Mongolia is a very special country and we will always cherish this memory.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Private Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and central spot.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner is very helpful, friendly, and speaks very good English.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    10
    No complaints at all, exceeded all expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Private Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location, super friendly and helpful!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    8.0
    We stuffed 3 people into one room and it was tight. But for the price, it was worth it! Plus the cleanliness and locatio
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Private Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small beds

    Very clean!!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Private Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is perfect.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Private Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No

    Good location, helpful staff speaking English, Russian

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    10
    I had a great, relaxing time here
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Private Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing comes to mind

    I missed breakfast because I overslept, but overall, the accommodation was very clean and well-maintained. There were malls, restaurants, and convenience stores nearby, which made getting around very easy. I also really appreciated being able to arrange a taxi to the airport through the staff on the day of checkout. Thank you! The 8 photos are provided for other guests’ reference, showing the route from the building exterior to the entrance, then to the 4th floor by elevator, and finally down to the 3rd floor (where the room is) via stairs.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Private Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely amazing people. They really took great care of me.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    10
    Impressive!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything’s great! The staff, cleanliness and location was superb!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2025

    10
    Great Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No complaints.

    Staff - Laidback, helpful, and speak good English. Location - It's on a side street close to the main street, so it's quiet, but you're close to the action. I practically walked everywhere. There are banks, shops, restaurants, and a huge mall right around the corner. Great location. Room - Exactly as shown in the photos. It was spacious, clean, and had huge windows that let in a lot of natural light. The wifi and hot water all worked well, and the electric bidet with heated toilet seats will change your life. Tips: Currently, the price of an official taxi from the airport is around 100,000 turgiks ($29). I believe the hostel's airport shuttle service is cheaper. Also, you can find 50% off cashmere clothing on the 3rd or 4th floor in the mall around the corner. I think it's called the "State Department Store."

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2025

    10
    100 percent recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Private Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe some better signing outside would be helpful. Coming first time, especially in the dark, it’s a little confusing.

    One of the best hostels I’ve ever seen. Spotless clean, modern, convenient, very good location, comfortable, quiet. Price is very reasonable, regular for the hostel but unusual for this kind of quality of stay. Staff is kind, friendly and helpful. Speak good English.

    Stayed in March 2025

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