Name: Wanderlust Hostel
Address: 67 Valikhanov Street, 050010 Almaty, Kazakhstan, 67 Valikhanov Street, Almaty Region, 050010, Kazakhstan
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $7 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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Hostel Wanderlust Hostel

67 Valikhanov Street, 050010 Almaty, Kazakhstan – Excellent location – show map

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*9.1* Ascension Cathedral: only 4 minutes away! (1,050 feet by foot)

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Fairly quiet hostel in a nice location. Staff great facilities were also great. Excellent kitchen with everything you need.

Jenjira

Thailand

Location, the male staff who welcomed me was nice and accommodating. I only stayed for a night so I just basically slept and used the toilet. Good internet. Nice common area. The whole vibe of the place is really cozy.

Janina

United Arab Emirates

Excellent welcoming owner, beautiful location, nearby to most of the things. Allowed me extra hours after check out hours that too for free, really appreciate as I offered money which he refused humbly. Thank you Mr.

Mohammed

United Arab Emirates

Everything else was amazing. The staff were helpful and nice

Shir

Israel

This hostel had a super friendly vibe, very easy to meet people! Great location!

Kathryn

United States of America

plenty of toilet paper! good shared kitchen facility. rooftop and indoor common areas

Norman

United States of America

Very socialable place, very nice common area. and great location, many things are near by but still quiet.

Alona

Israel

The hostel has a homey feel and with a nice balcony. Bed was comfortable and there were lockers inside room. In particular staff are super friendly and helpful, and they are eager to interact with guests and help with all kinds of inquiries. Sometimes they may organize cooking nights or hiking to have fun with the guests. They did a great job making it a home for the travelers!

Karen

Hong Kong

The location is great, the terrace is top for summer time and the stuff are just so helpful!

Rebeca

Spain

Very clean Very friendly people The location is just amazing close to everything And the people working here are more than amazing

Ahmed

Egypt

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9.5

Excellent location!

What guests loved the most:
“Fairly quiet hostel in a nice location. Staff great facilities were also great. Excellent kitchen with everything you need.”

Jenjira Thailand
“Location, the male staff who welcomed me was nice and accommodating. I only stayed for a night so I just basically slept and used the toilet. Good internet. Nice common area.”

Janina United Arab Emirates
“Excellent welcoming owner, beautiful location, nearby to most of the things.”

Mohammed United Arab Emirates
“Everything else was amazing. The staff were helpful and nice”

Shir Israel
“This hostel had a super friendly vibe, very easy to meet people! Great location!”

Kathryn United States of America
“plenty of toilet paper! good shared kitchen facility. rooftop and indoor common areas”

Norman United States of America
“Very socialable place, very nice common area. and great location, many things are near by but still quiet.”

Alona Israel
“The hostel has a homey feel and with a nice balcony. Bed was comfortable and there were lockers inside room.”

Karen Hong Kong
“The location is great, the terrace is top for summer time and the stuff are just so helpful!”

Rebeca Spain
“Very clean Very friendly people The location is just amazing close to everything And the people working here are more than amazing”

Ahmed Egypt

One of our best sellers in Almaty! Featuring a terrace, Wanderlust Hostel is located in Almaty in the Almaty region, 10 miles from Medeo and a 3-minute walk from Ascension Cathedral. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property provides a shared lounge, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests.

At the hostel, each room is equipped with a closet. Rooms come complete with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, while certain rooms at Wanderlust Hostel also offer a seating area.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Almaty, like skiing.

Popular points of interest near Wanderlust Hostel include Gvardeytsev-Panfilovtsev Park, National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Almaty Central Mosque. The nearest airport is Almaty International Airport, 9 miles from the hostel.

This is our guests' favorite part of Almaty, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.

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Located in the top-rated area in Almaty, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

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Max adults: 1	Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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Area Info

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What's nearby *

Ascension Cathedral
0.2 miles
Gvardeytsev-Panfilovtsev Park
0.2 miles
Zhibek Zholy Metro Station
0.4 miles
Almaly Metro Station
0.4 miles
Abay Opera House
0.6 miles
National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan
0.7 miles
Almaty Central Mosque
0.9 miles
Gabit Musrepov Kazakh Theatre for Children and Youth
0.9 miles
Abay Metro Station
0.9 miles
Lermontov Russian Drama Theatre
1 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Kausar Supermarket
0 miles
Pelmennaya Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles
6/45 Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles
Cat Cafe Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles
Green Bazar Market
0.5 miles

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Almaty International Airport
7 miles

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From 2:00 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

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There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

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Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

“Location, the male staff who welcomed me was nice and accommodating. I only stayed for a night so I just basically slept and used the toilet. Good internet. Nice common area. The whole vibe of the place is really cozy.”

“Excellent welcoming owner, beautiful location, nearby to most of the things. Allowed me extra hours after check out hours that too for free, really appreciate as I offered money which he refused humbly. Thank you Mr.”

“The hostel has a homey feel and with a nice balcony. Bed was comfortable and there were lockers inside room. In particular staff are super friendly and helpful, and they are eager to interact with guests and help with all kinds of inquiries. Sometimes they may organize cooking nights or hiking to have fun with the guests. They did a great job making it a home for the travelers!”

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Reviewed: February 15, 2020

Mustafa
Turkey
1.0

“Racist russian hotel stuff never ever recommend backpackers”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
When there are 4 people speak russian for 3 hours while i was try to sleep no problem but when i speak native language with my friend in whatsapp for 10 minutes its a problem for russian hotel stuff.Terrible man.And also wi-fi connections in hostel really bad.Thanks god I had kazakh sim card and used mobile data otherwise no good wi-fi

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 6, 2020

Aïda
France

2 helpful votes
10

“The best hostel in Almaty!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Very nice hostel, clean and good location. Lovely staff, very helpful. Thank you guys!

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: January 26, 2020

Anonymous
Uzbekistan
2.0

“Worse than your average traveler's hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I know what to expect with hostels, and this was way below that minimum bar. The shower floods badly and the entire bathroom was covered with active growing mold and mildew. They didn't have enough blankets for every person staying and there was wet laundry hanging over doors and furniture all over the common areas. People socializing in common areas after 11 pm couldn't close the doors if they wanted to, so all the music and conversation was audible throughout the hostel. Impossible to sleep. I had booked for 4 nights but left after just one, and the staff didn't seem surprised. They didn't offer any attempt at a refund and weren't curious about the problems when I said it was too uncomfortable to stay.
The location is good, and it's cheap. Acceptable if you don't want to shower and just need a physical place to be for a while, like an overnight transit stop. They do have a full kitchen you can use.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 22, 2020

Jenjira
Thailand
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Fairly quiet hostel in a nice location. Staff great facilities were also great. Excellent kitchen with everything you need.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 20, 2020

Bashir
Kazakhstan
10

“I really Enjoyed being there.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing so far. As everything there was Great
It was an Exceptional Accommodation to be.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 4, 2020

Nicolas
France
10

“Fantastic place to enjoy Almaty!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Fantastic hostel, very well-located with a nice atmosphere for a very decent price. I came for one night, and spent three in the end. Don't hesitate to come, you won't regret it!

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: December 31, 2019

Marie
Japan
6.0

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Private room located at next to kitchen and entrance. I could hear every sounds during night time, even snore from the second stories. Quite noisy when some gust talk on the midnight and early in the morning. Bathroom is kinda stinky. I couldn't pull out room key from key hole smoothly.
Staff are quite kind and helpful. He tried to arrange any tour I can join.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 18, 2019

Ben
Spain

10 helpful votes
4.0

“Disappointing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 5 nights
The security could have been better. They didn't provide a key for my locker despite asking twice for one and they moved all my things out of the locker one day without telling me- when I asked about this I was told it was my fault for not locking it! It seems disorganised.
Location is great and it wasn't too expensive

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 9, 2019

Laura
Spain

3 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything is perfect. I was only there one night, but I was very comfortable.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 3, 2019

Janina
United Arab Emirates

2 helpful votes
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The squeaky floor and toilet’s lack of privacy
Location, the male staff who welcomed me was nice and accommodating. I only stayed for a night so I just basically slept and used the toilet. Good internet. Nice common area. The whole vibe of the place is really cozy.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 2, 2019

Dmytro
Ukraine
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good place and people.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: November 26, 2019

Mohammed
United Arab Emirates

2 helpful votes
9.6

“Cozy and nice”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing to dislike but can advice to keep the toilets clean more often.
Excellent welcoming owner, beautiful location, nearby to most of the things. Allowed me extra hours after check out hours that too for free, really appreciate as I offered money which he refused humbly. Thank you Mr.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 18, 2019

Karen
Denmark

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms are not very spacious. Difficult to find a place for one's stuff though they do have lockers
Super cozy, small hostel with friendly staff. The location is close to perfect!

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 10, 2019

Noorazma
Malaysia

18 helpful votes
7.5

“Pleasant”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was too warm at night with less ventilation. It was like a sauna, I can't sleep. The room's door should have a stopper; my bed was in front of the door directed to the man/mixed room, I felt uncomfortable whenever the door widely opened like that. I was on the top bunk bed so it was not easy to become the door guardian. The room was too packed. No plug for the upper beds.
The staffs were helpful. Variety of common area for travellers talk to each other.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: October 26, 2019

Amedeo
Italy

13 helpful votes
8.3

“Good meeting place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I arrived at 7.30 in the morning and the hostel was totally unattended, so I waited half an hour freezing outside, until a guest opened the door. I waited in the common area and after one hour a young member of the staff woke up and showed up. The staff is inexistent, a part where it comes the shift of a young blond guy who is really helpful and friendly (whose name is maybe Nulan).
I stayed in a single room which was little but clean and comfortable. There is a nice shared area where you will meet a lot of really experienced travellers. Toilets are clean and the water is warm. There is no breakfast service but you can prepare your own meal in the kitchen.

Stayed in October 2019

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