Room Hostel Koktobe

The staff are friendly. But this place is very remote. The lobby is clean, but the rooms and beds are bad. I really want to escape from here. I’ve stayed in 23 hostels across 12 countries (mostly in Europe), and I think this place deserves only about a 6.3/10.

I chose this hostel due to its high reviews, but i didn‘t enjoy my stay and i actually left early. The location - far from the city, restaurants, etc. -not walkable. Staff - i met one staff member briefly. Otherwise i had no idea who worked there. Facilities- I had to message to ask for a blanket (i only had a sheet), a towel, and to ask about washing. I always received a friendly response, always hrs later. Bathroom - 1 on my floor. Usually smelled. Vibe - strange. Not a usual hostel vibe.

Unfortunately my experience didn't match most of the reviews. The location is not ideal, though a bus stop is nearby, and some guests seem to live here long-term, which makes the vibe a bit odd. The front desk lady is very friendly but rarely there. Extending my stay meant texting and waiting a full day, but they got me a sofa so I wasn't stranded. Free washing machines are a big plus, but they're in the bathrooms, and there are only 3 (1 women-only) for many guests. Great potential, falls short