Wanderlust Hostel
Hostel in Almaty
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this hostel
Wanderlust Hostel is located in Almaty, 1.3 km from Abay Opera House and 1.8 km from Republic Palace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of Almaty
Available Rooms
1 Bunk • 215 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Bunk • 150 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Bunk • 150 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 King • 96 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 King • 150 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Reviews
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5.0
Owner is amazing and welcomes you to his garden and house. Part of an ngo that does all sorts of interesting stuff. Wish I could have stayed longer.
All was perfect
4.5
Your overall experience was positive because the staff is friendly, helpful, and proficient in English. Services like open kitchen facilities allowed you to invite friends from other hostels, creating a friendly environment with Indian backpackers that made it feel like home.
Constant noise permeating into the rooms can be quite bothersome. On my final day I encountered a water clog issue in the washroom possibly caused by flushed products from other hostlers.
5.0
It was wonderful experience living in wanderlust. Staff was super friendly and helpful. We also booked a tour with them. Very nice people.
5.0
Staff was very accommodating. Recommend local tours and allowed me to modify my booking to accommodate the tours. Centrally located in Almaty
5.0
My first time experience of stay at hostel. The hostel is right in the centre of city near to many attractions: The Memorial of Glory.Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, Ascension Cathedral and Ykhlas Museum of Folk Musical Instruments are just 300 meters away. It is about 900 meters from metro station. They have good kitchen area with all necessary appliances and utensils. There is a convenience store just outside the hostel and money exchange is about 200 meters distance. The hostel wifi is very powerful.
The double bed room size is too small hardly 9sq meters
5.0
Really nice hostel for international travellers! The hostel is small and cosy, location could not be better in Almaty. Lovely quiet street, easy walk everywhere. Nice split level layout, easy to meet other travellers, great outside area.
I highly recommend this hostel
Aircon in lounge area, not in the dorms, so it gets a bit hot
It wasn't a problem for me
3.0
The staff is friendly and helpful.
The room is every every small. It is difficult to open my 20 inch suitcase in the room. No enough space. No air conditioner, no fans in the room in hot summer when it is over 38 degrees. Because it is extremely hot, we have to open the window when sleeping, but It is really noisy at midnight. Too many cars pass by and too many crazy people outside. I almost can’t fall asleep for three nights. That is really a bad experience. The drains of the bathrooms are clogged.
5.0
hot shower,good location,helpful and friendly staff
3.5
I stayed a bit more than one week in this very well located hostel.
The day manager is the key to this place. He is so friendly and try his best to accommodate every guest. I have met nice guests.
On the opposite of some previous reviews I had no issues with bathrooms as long as you not shower during peak hours (like everywhere).
- The place should be cleaned more often for the price we pay
- The place does not offer tea or coffee (??? how is that possible in a hostel??)
- The night manager overbooked the room I was suppose to stay in and it was difficult to find an arrangement. For the same price I had to go to a more crowded mixed dorm instead of the female dorm I had booked days before. Next day I was moved back to female dorm.
- Don’t use their travel agencies. Your ticket is actually sold to another agency and you pay booking fee for nothing when you could directly book with this other agency.
3.0
Nothing special about this stay. It's a cheap place to stay, not great and not bad either
Everything is kinda old and squeaky, I arrived at night and it was impossible not to wake up my roommates (you also kinda have to slam the door to close it)
I left early in the morning with the intention to come back before the check out time to have some rest, but i was told they want to collect my bedsheets already so I gave up on the idea
4.5
cozy, friendly, basically at the city centre. staff speak good English, perfect for international travellers. great value for the money, highly recommend!!
maybe soundproof could’ve been better. but this is rather a building issue. not a big problem though.
2.5
The hostel is a no-frills place that is just about fine for a short stay. The location though is very good. The day shift manager was pleasant.
The bed springs could be felt easily and it was uncomfortable. The yard was constantly filled with cigarette smoke from guests smoking.
4.5
An excellent location, very good value for money and friendly, helpful staff. Lots of travellers willing to offer tips and advice for day trips/tours from Almaty so perfect as a solo traveller looking to meet people.
3.5
Great location: walking distance to most highlights many seating places
Room was too small to open pur suitcases, bathroom never had toiletpaper
4.5
The location is great, close to Arasan Bathhouse, which is why I booked this place. The beds in the female dorm are really comfy but a bit shaky. There's a hangout area and a kitchen with all the necessary supplies. The staff speaks English.
4.0
Good people, good staff
In a hotel live cats, I have allergies 🤧
4.0
Super location!
4.0
great location, price and clean facilities. also tenants are very quite and staff is really friendly and helpful.
5.0
Very comfortable, the other guests made my solo trip great. Bed was nice, no issues.
4.0
I would like to note Daulet who works at the reception. He is very attentive and helped in all necessary matters related to accommodation.
Everything was fine.
4.0
Hosts were nice and accommodation. Excellent location and bed was super comfortable. Very clean and nice relaxation room with comfy couches.
Downstairs bathroom didn’t have lock for shower, just shower curtain. Shower temperature often went boiling all of a sudden, quite dangerous.
5.0
Great staff, comfortable hostel, clean restrooms, cozy beds. Location can't be better. It is close to the park, Staray ploshad', club's street and supermarket, It is just 5 meters away. It is a very calm place, i would like to come back and stay there for a while.
There are even Ping-pong, and an open terrace where people can chat or nap , free lockers and hot shower, fast WiFi, what else do you need)🤩
A little bit dirty kitchen, but it was mostly because of people that stayed there
2.5
The space is very small for so many people. All the people were so loud until 2am every night! It just feels so crowded!
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Almaty?
The average price for a rental in Almaty is $56 per night. This rental is $11 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Wanderlust Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Wanderlust Hostel pet friendly?
Yes! This hostel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Wanderlust Hostel?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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