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Art House Sweet home, hotel in Shymkent

Art House Sweet home has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Shymkent. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and luggage storage for guests.

Lovely, cosy hostel in Shymkent! We really enjoyed the peaceful vibe and atmosphere of the place. Moreover, both me and my boyfriend got sick during our stay and it was just the best place to rest and get better again. Staff was super friendly and helped us out with some problems we had while we were there. (Big shout-out for helping my boyfriend fix his motorbike).
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
390 reviews
Asia Hostel, hotel in Shymkent

Asia Hostel is offering accommodation in Shymkent. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.

Perfect 👍
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
50 reviews
ShymHostle, hotel in Shymkent

Set in Shymkent, ShymHostle has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests. At the hostel, the rooms have a desk.

The owners of the hostel are incredibly friendly and helpful. I felt right at home. They have two cute cats and a small dog running around! Great location, in walking distance to everything you need including the train station & city center. Very good value for money, I can highly recommend this place.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
115 reviews
City Hostel Shymkent, hotel in Shymkent

City Hostel Shymkent is offering accommodation in Shymkent. The accommodation offers a shared lounge, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.

Very clean and well maintained hostel, despite it's size (it's a very big hostel) Huge living area Ensuite bathroom
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
836 reviews
Hostel ARBAT, hotel in Shymkent

Hostel ARBAT is situated in Shymkent and features a garden. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. At the hostel, each room is equipped with a wardrobe.

Good location, close to restaurants/shops/bus stop. Comfortable beds, clean rooms, big lockers. Towels provided. Shared kitchen is well equipped. Decent WiFi.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
91 reviews
Bereke Hostel, hotel in Shymkent

Bereke Hostel features accommodation in Shymkent. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

Behavior of the staff was nice. The location is very good.
Scored 6.8
6.8
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
223 reviews
Hostel - NS Prestige, hotel in Shymkent

Hostel - NS Prestige is located in Shymkent and features a shared lounge. The hostel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.

Close to station, restaurants, supermarket. Lockable lockers
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
173 reviews
Хостел, hotel in Shymkent

Set in Shymkent, Хостел features a garden. At the hostel, all rooms have a desk. At Хостел all rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a private bathroom.

The location is somehow good, good connection with different places in the city. Near is a good place to drink kvas and eat somsa with locals in the evening. It is a crowded and vibrant place.
Scored 5.0
5.0
Rated passable
Average
6 reviews
InJoy, hotel in Shymkent

Located in Shymkent, InJoy features a shared lounge. Private parking is available on site.

Scored 6.0
6.0
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
5 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

Most booked hostels in Shymkent this month

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Shymkent

  • Asia Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 50 reviews

    Asia Hostel is offering accommodation in Shymkent. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.

    Завтра очень вкусная. Расположена к центру. И очень удобно

  • Art House Sweet home
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 390 reviews

    Art House Sweet home has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Shymkent. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and luggage storage for guests.

    Very unique homely lovely inside and outside common space

  • ShymHostle
    Central location
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 115 reviews

    Set in Shymkent, ShymHostle has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests. At the hostel, the rooms have a desk.

    очень приятные владельца хостела ! уютно внутри дома

  • Hostel - NS Prestige
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 173 reviews

    Hostel - NS Prestige is located in Shymkent and features a shared lounge. The hostel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.

    Secure building. Staff is competent and good price.

  • Bereke Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 223 reviews

    Bereke Hostel features accommodation in Shymkent. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

    Барлык жагдай жасалган жаксы кутип алды Акшасына стойт

  • InJoy
    Central location
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 5 reviews

    Located in Shymkent, InJoy features a shared lounge. Private parking is available on site.

  • HOSTEL Хостел
    Scored 4.5
    4.5
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 4 reviews

    HOSTEL Хостел is situated in Shymkent and features a shared lounge. At the hostel, the rooms have a wardrobe. All rooms at HOSTEL Хостел have air conditioning and a desk.

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Hostels that guests love in Shymkent

  • Avg. price/night: £18.83
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 390 reviews
    When I saw people writing that this was the best hostel they’ve stayed in, it pined my curiosity! Was truly lovely! Beautifully decorated, spacious and cozy. I stayed in a female dorm and my bed was up on a loft. There is AC and the bathrooms are shared between make and female dorms. Large living room space, and a garden area. Breakfast available for 1800 tenge.
    Patricia
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 50 reviews
    This was the best hostel I have ever stayed in. everything was so functional and comfortable and extremely clean. but the absolute highlight is the staff! Despite the language barrier, they were all so wonderfully friendly, helpful and accommodating and made the stay special!
    Viktoria
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 50 reviews
    Best hostel in the city. Friendly staff. Great facilities and really comfy bed
    Michael
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £18.83
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 390 reviews
    Really nice hostel, very comfortable, the owners are super nice! The hostel is very well decorated. Bathrooms and bedrooms are very clean and comfortable. The owners can cook you breakfast and lunch for a cheap price.
    Theo
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 836 reviews
    This is the best hostel I have ever stayed.Entrance through the City Mall, very big hostel with modern facilities and in a prime location.
    Santanu
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £12.55
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 115 reviews
    One of the best hostel I stayed. Staff and her boys are very friendly. Everyone speaks English very well. They treat me like a member of their family. I will visit there again. Nice location with lots of restaurants and cafes nearby. All attractions are walking distance.
    Firoz Kareem
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 836 reviews
    This hostel deserves more rating, yes maybe there is not atmosphere but that is because Shymkent is not touristic or attracting backpackers as Almaty. However the location and the facilities are amazing, and the staff helpful and nice. The hostel is huge with plenty space to seat or chill.
    Raul
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £4.71
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 173 reviews
    Friendly staff and great location, market is about 500 mtr from hostel location
    Amandeep
    People with friends
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 836 reviews
    This hostel is the best I have ever seen and I have done a lot of them. Everything was perfect almost the standard of a hotel (bathroom, towels, etc) Sparkling clean, huge common space to hangout, speaking English staff really helpful about how to commute , what to see and do in the city. There is no kitchen but the food is so cheap around who would cook ? There are huge table to eat.
    Natalia
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 836 reviews
    It was my best hostel experience
    Enes Arda
    Solo traveller