This three-storey house on the outskirts of the city hides one of the country's best hostels. The warm welcome from the owner makes guests feel like family, the bathrooms are huge (and there's a good ratio of guests per bathroom), a hearty breakfast is included in the price and there's a rose- and jasmine-filled garden to chill in. Occasional barbecues.
Interhouse Almaty
Top choice in Almaty