Hostel SHYMBULAK

Photo of the whole room, Bedroom, bunk bed

8.7 / 10.0

Excellent(134 Ratings)

Hostel in Almaty

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this hostel

Situated in Almaty, 300 metres from Shymbulak, Hostel SHYMBULAK features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Almaty

Nearby attractions

Abay Kunanbaev Monument

16.1 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in Male Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 269 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 269 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room

1 Queen • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Balcony

1 Queen • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 269 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Hostel SHYMBULAK

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8.7 / 10.0

Excellent(134 Ratings)

Hostel in Almaty

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this hostel

Situated in Almaty, 300 metres from Shymbulak, Hostel SHYMBULAK features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Almaty

Nearby attractions

Abay Kunanbaev Monument

16.1 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in Male Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 269 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 269 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room

1 Queen • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Balcony

1 Queen • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 269 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.7 / 10.0

Excellent(134 Ratings)

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10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

Free breakfast and comfy wooden architecture

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

amazing experience

I like the host of the property. She’s so sweet even if she doesn’t speak English but you will feel that she’s so hospitable. I felt like home during my stay.

4.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Disappointing

Location

Not well organised

7.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Good

Location

To be honest one of the unpleasant experiences I ever had due to administrator’s attitude towards me and my friend. She was behaving quite impolite I would say, replying to our questions in abnormal way. Hostel overall was not bad despite minor disadvantages. However, I would request the hostel owners to teach some customers service rules to their administrator.

7.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Awesome place! The prices and staff were fantastic.

The location is awesome and the hostess was wonderful. I speak no Russian but she was very welcoming and patient with me while I stumbled through our language barrier.

I was not aware that the hostess slept in the common space. The internet doesn't extend to the bedrooms, so at night I was forced to work on my laptop in the same space she was trying to sleep. She didn't seem to mind but I felt like I was intruding. I would have appreciated if there were space to work/call family/edit photos without bothering anyone.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

Excellent place, amazing host Galina, home like warm atmosphere, recommended!

9.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Superb

Delicious breakfast.

Please, inform the guests that there are few possibilities to by groceries for a trek at Shymbulak, so they can prepare better OR start selling a lunch-pack with ; )

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Exceptional

Great location. Clean. Kind and caring people.

No grocery store and even a small market around... You need to prepare some snacks and other necessary stuffs before you get to this hostel.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Perfect stay for 1-2 nights with a great view

Stayed for one night and price quality ratio is great! Very welcoming and nice hostess, what else needed in a hostel?

2.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

I would not go there again, next time just go for a daily ski session.

The staff is great and the view, thats all.

The price is way too high for what you get, a lot should be fixed up in this place.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

All was perfect

Great location and really friendly stuff.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

Very good

Hostel personnel was very kind and helpful. Hostel is very cozy. It has perfect location near the ski centre and hiking paths. You can also find few restaurants in the area.

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

great location!

location is brilliant for the slopes and the staff were lovely, very friendly and helpful.

only a small thing, but toilet paper not nice to use. not the hostel itself, but the area, no local shops to purchase supplies you may have forgotten, or any kind of on the go snacks/refreshments, only restaurants to dine in.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Hostel Shymbulak is a wonderful place to stay for skiing and walking in the nearby mountains.

Hostel Shymbulak is a wonderful place to stay for skiing and walking in the nearby mountains. It has a great view of the valley and overlooks Almaty City and beyond to what must be more then 100km. The staff are just brilliant too, so helpful and approachable. Rooms are very clean and my bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was hearty and on time every day without fail despite the many athletes and other guests staring there. And a great atmosphere with the residents and staff - very good all round :-)

9.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Superb

Great place, friendly staff, perfect location. A great option when skiing in Shymbulak. They even help organize the return of my ski poles I left behind when I checked out. Would definitely recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

A beautiful log cabin lodge nestled with picturesque views, a few minutes' walk from the ski lifts.

The hostel administrator, Diana, was very helpful. I arrived late (flight delay) and she kindly let me in and welcomed me with some much needed hot tea and a light meal. The daily breakfast was wonderful to start the day's skiing and the tea, biscuits and condiments were plentiful. The hostel is very very clean, with great showers, comfortable beds and very well heated. Diana was very helpful with taxis and baggage storage too - a real gem of a host.

Leaving! I hope to go back again many times.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Very good

Location is just perfect and a great helpful staff. Plain breakfast is offered for free. You can also use the kitchen and appliances to cook your own meal (no supermarket around, bring stuff from city). The hostel is the most inexpensive option in the area.

Beds are not too comfortable, though ok for the price

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2021

Feeling like home!!!

I love hospitality. And my wooden room. Watching snow from inside.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2021

Exceptional

Everything actually. The lady on reception was exceptionally helpful with all our requests. The location of the hostel makes it great for those willing to enjoy skiing at Shimbulak.

Shower facility needs minor repairs, as the bottom had a partially repaired crack and you have to make sure you don't step on it in order to avoid water leaking through the crack. Wifi was not functioning, however we never bothered to ask the lady in charge of the facility to fix that, so maybe it would be an easy fix.

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2021

Very good

Very friendly and helpful staff.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Almaty?

The average price for a rental in Almaty is R 728 per night. This rental is R 1,008 above the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hostel SHYMBULAK. 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 Hostel SHYMBULAK pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Hostel SHYMBULAK?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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Hostel SHYMBULAK

Hostel in Almaty

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Almaty

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in Male Dormitory Room

Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Deluxe Double Room

Double Room with Balcony

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Hostel SHYMBULAK

Hostel in Almaty

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Almaty

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in Male Dormitory Room

Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Deluxe Double Room

Double Room with Balcony

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Almaty?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Hostel SHYMBULAK pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hostel SHYMBULAK?

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