9.5 · Exceptional21 reviews
Welcome to Hostel Ilbirs, your cozy retreat in Karakol!
Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary WiFi and private parking during your stay at our hostel.
Relaxation at its Best: Unwind in our sauna and rejuvenate after a day of exploring the beautiful surroundings.
Easy Access: Located just 170 km from Issyk-Kul International Airport, your journey to Hostel Ilbirs is hassle-free.
9.5
Rated 9.5 out of 10 by 21 guests who stayed here.
Great breakfast included. Also allowed us to leave our bags there for one extra day
Incredibly lovely owners, huge breakfast
A bit damp and dusty, poor location
All went perfect, communication, guest house and kindness of the host
I received great hospitality. My late arrival was warmly accepted. The Dungan style meals are very filling, and perhaps the best breakfast that I've received in recent memory from any guest house. The room was…
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12 Manas St., Karakol
Guests rate the location 9.2 out of 10 — superb.
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
Check-in from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Parking. Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Internet. WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Pets. Pets are not allowed.
Children and extra bed policy. Children of any age are allowed. Children up to and including 15 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an existing bed. Children up to and including 15 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed. People 16 years old and over stay for US$13 per person per night when using an available extra bed. You haven't added any cots. Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management. Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in is from 11:00 AM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
12 Manas St., Karakol.
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.