Happy Nomads Yurt Camp & Hostel Hostel

I didnt get to stay in the yurts as it was low season, so Tynch offered to let me stay in his home instead! Tynch and his parents were super helpful — I arrived in Karakol clueless and they provided great suggestions on what I could do. Furthermore, his wife cooks the best breakfast (fluffy pancakes! ) and his 3yo daughter is just the sweetest. This family is probably the most hospitable people you'll meet in Karakol!

This hotel, with its four new yurts is absolutely magical. Even if you have nothing else that you need to do in Karakol, go there and spend a night or two in this little piece of paradise. The family speaks excellent English and is very warm and welcoming.

The owner is very accomodating. They have good clean showers and bathrooms. And their meals are all homemade.

I have no words to describe how absolutely amazing this place is! I stayed here for a week while doing some work in Karakol, and it was so hard to leave! The location is gorgeous — the backyard just outside the compound is a huge apple orchard running up to huge, snow-capped mountains. The yurts are super comfortable (heated floors and Wi-Fi in a yurt, what more could you possibly want? ), and the garden and topchan are lovely for hanging out and chatting. And the breakfast is incredible — I looked forward to each morning to get to eat all the tasty things that were on offer. By far the best thing about this place, though, is the family — Tynch, Altinai, Sultanat, Temirbek, and adorable baby Akbarchyn made my stay absolutely spectacular. They are an incredibly kind, welcoming, generous family and getting to sit, drink tea, and talk with them about Kyrgyz culture, history, and politics was the highlight of my whole week. They even humored me by speaking Russian with me the whole week, although they all speak excellent English. So in sum, I can't recommend this place highly enough. If you're looking for amazing Kyrgyz hospitality in a gorgeous location, then look no further.