Snow Leopard Hostel

Karakol · Kyrgyzstan

Snow Leopard Hostel

HostelPunk Score
75% NOT TOO BAD
Low confidence 36 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍺 Bar 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (13)
Luggage Storage Internet Access Wi-Fi Linen Included Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Mini-Supermarket Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Common Room Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers

Prices

Dorms $13 / night
Privates $40 / night

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Recent reviews

New Zealand FEMALE 25-30 Sep 18, 2025 Atm 100%

Absolutely loved this place! Such lovely staff, who were so helpful & kind! We organised the 3-day Alu Kul hike, and it was easy and smooth. The room and facilities were also awesome, nice and clean. Highly recommend.

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Netherlands MALE 31-40 Sep 15, 2025 Atm 100%

Great hostel

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Sep 4, 2025 Atm 60%

Fine hostel. Quiet and tucked away from the town. The owner and his family were very sweet, but when you bring up a pricing error on their website, they are completely unhelpful. Was a fine place to stay in Karakol, but upon my return to the town, I went elsewhere bc the money issue left a bad vibe.

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USA MALE 25-30 Sep 2, 2025 Atm 100%

Snow Leopard was the perfect starting point to figure out treks near Karakol and meet people. In fact, one of the staff members ended up being my guide on one of my favorite hikes. The staff here is spectacular and makes you feel very well taken care of and seen. Although the location isn't in city center, it has everything you need nearby (grocery store, sports / equipment rental store, a couple restaurants, and a big park). Felt like this was the type of place people went to bed early and w...

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England MALE 25-30 Aug 31, 2025 Atm 100%

One of my favourite hostels

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Netherlands MALE 31-40 Aug 23, 2025 Atm 100%

Great hostel with lovely staff and tasty pancakes for breakfast, really nice base to explore and hike the surrounding mountain ranges.

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Sweden FEMALE 18-24 Aug 22, 2025 Atm 100%

Such a sweet and guestfriendly family running the hostel! Make sure to book your stay here when in Karakol!

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France MALE 25-30 Aug 20, 2025 Atm 100%

Loved this hostel. Best social vibe in Kyrgyzstan!

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Aug 3, 2025 Atm 100%

The family running this place is amazing and so so warm. I loved hearing their stories and they are always available to help 24/7. They provide many services such as rentals. Definitely easy to meet people here.

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France COUPLE 25-30 Jun 25, 2025 Atm 100%

We had a great time at this hostel, the owners are super nice and helpful, especially to organize the trek to Ala Kul. Breakfast is delicious, we would definitely come again, thanks for everything!

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USA MALE 25-30 Apr 29, 2025 Atm 100%

lovely stay! I was in the dorm room for 10 days, had tons of space and honestly the cleanest hostel room I have ever had. Sheets and towels changed regularly. Jalil and his family are super kind and helpful. There was not many people in the dorm during May so had the room to myself for a few nights. super easy to get to Ak Suu, super market nearby, breakfast and dinner offered on site for a fair price. Laundry also available. A bit far from the markets, but it's a nice walk. Would stay again!

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England MIXEDGROUP 18-24 Feb 13, 2025 Atm 100%

best hostel I've ever stayed at. Jalil helped take us to and rent skis and waited for us after we were late for our agreed pick up. I will never forget our time here.

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Spain MALE 18-24 Feb 9, 2025 Atm 100%

Recomiendo mucho este hostel, Jalil y su familia son muy amables y están dispuestos a ayudarte con cualquier cosa. En general ha sido un placer

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India MALE 31-40 Jan 25, 2025 Atm 80%

good service

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England COUPLE 18-24 Nov 19, 2024 Atm 80%

Great hostel in a good location of Karakol. The host and his family are very friendly and can organise horse riding etc.

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England MALE Aug 13, 2024 Atm 80%

A nice place very clean friendly helpful staff.

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Australia MALE 18-24 Aug 2, 2024 Atm 100%

Really good option, amazing staff with a lot of info for the big hikes

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Scotland MALE 25-30 Jul 9, 2024 Atm 100%

I am really thankful for the hospitality and great time I was given in this hostel. The owners are really nice and can help you with any plans you want to make in the area, offering their own services of guides and horses etc but are in no way pushy to take their services over anything else you want to do. Social area is good and they run an honesty policy for water/drinks which is always a nice touch. Will stay here again when I come back to Karakol!

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USA COUPLE 25-30 Jul 4, 2024 Atm 100%

Great hostel, super welcoming and a great price for the comfort and security! Definitely recommend!

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Ireland COUPLE 25-30 Jun 19, 2024 Atm 100%

Ideal hostel in Karakol as a base for exploring the area / hiking Run by a very friendly family Private rooms are nice, and there is access to the kitchen Would recommend

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