Hostel in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan

1 Hostel in Cholpon-Ata available. Prices start from $4.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Cholpon-Ata

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"…Room Tip -- Hostel is tucked away from the main thoroughfare, so all the rooms are quiet. - Apple Hostel Cholpon Ata is a sister hostel to the one bearing the same name in Bishkek; compared to … More

Hostel in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan

1 Hostel in Cholpon-Ata available. Prices start from $9.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Cholpon-Ata (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Cholpon-Ata.

A three-and-a-half- to four-hour drive will take you from Bishkek to Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan. This town is located at the huge lake, called Issyk Kul. It's not yet fully appreciated by backpacking travelers, because options for Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan hostels are extremely limited.

It's fairly easy to get to Cholpon-Ata. From the capital you can take a taxi or one of the several mini-buses, called marshrutkas, and there is even a train that runs to Balykchy. The town has two bus terminals, one with marshrutkas that go to Bishkek, the other one to go to Karakol.

Cholpon-Ata's main visitors are Russians or Kazachs. They all tend to find accommodation in hotels, guesthouses, or homestays. Most backpackers only stay for one or at most two nights, and they all end up at the same place -- there isn't really much choice in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan hostels for them. Maybe the increase of Western tourism will encourage people to open up more hostels in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, but at the moment this one is enough. When choosing accommodation, it's wise to look for a place near the main road. That way you'll be close to the souvenir shops, mini-markets, and tour providers.

Most people visit the area because the city gives easy access to the lake. It's a bit harder to go swimming when staying in Karakol, for example. Nevertheless the region has more to offer. One unique attraction are the petroglyphs, a small domain with really old rock drawings and carvings that's well worth a visit, as it is very cheap and a pleasant walk from the main road. There is also a holy center which is quite beautiful to see.

If you get tired of Bishkek's heat and traffic, just head out to Cholpon-Ata and take a refreshing dive in the lake. Beaches are a bit crowded at times, but there are fun water activities and the view from the beach over the lake to the mountains is just breathtaking. Do not worry about accommodation; your chosen Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan hostel definitely has room for you.

Written by local enthusiast for Cholpon-Ata hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Cholpon-Ata hostels Margaret

Cholpon-Ata Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Cholpon-Ata, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 1
Average rating of all hostels 7.9

FAQ about Cholpon-Ata Hostels

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Other Nearby Cities

Tamga (67 Km / 42 mi.)
Almaty (69 Km / 43 mi.)
Balykchy (76 Km / 47 mi.)
Dzhetyoguz (96 Km / 60 mi.)
Karakol (109 Km / 68 mi.)
Kochkor (119 Km / 74 mi.)
Dzhergalan (159 Km / 99 mi.)

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