Ethno Boutique Hotel "Navat" — Hotel in Bishkek City

This hotel flatters to deceive. Admittedly, it might have changed since we stayed there. Yes, it is well located. However, the price point of this hotel is expensive for what you receive. More than $200USD for one night for a room that felt worn out. Yes, it has traditional Kyrgyz items hanging throughout, including beautifully made shyrdak (elaborate carpet art made from felt), komuz (stringed instrument made from wood) and ornamental lamps which we couldn’t help but photograph repeatedly. Yet the hotel needs to be more than a showcase for local artisans. The breakfast was minimal and it felt like we were in a cheap bed and breakfast or hostel, not a $200 plus hotel for one night. Some eggs, two pieces of bread, sliced meat, a yoghurt container, some coffee or tea, seated in a small, stuffy room. If you’re one of those diplomatic types that I’ve met in this country that like to tell you how much they can expense to their government, while ironically there aren’t enough social programs back home because “we need to find the funding,” sure go for it. But if you have any kind of budget, go somewhere else for a better value for money experience. Or try and book when there is a big discount available, to view the décor. If you want to see traditional Kyrgyz culture for less, go to the under $10USD for two people Kyrgyz State History Museum in Ala-Too Square. Well...

I loved this hotel from the moment I first stepped inside. It is only small by hotel standards and situated in a fantastic part of Bishkek, close to Oak Park and the ballet theatre and within very easy walking distance of other attractions. |The hotel is beautifully decorated and feels very authentic. There are examples of local handicrafts everywhere and the place has a friendly, colourful vibe.|I had a room on the first floor which was dual aspect. One of the windows overlooked the road to the front of the hotel and the other window overlooked the park at the side of it.|It was a beautiful room and immaculately clean and very well presented.|The room was incredibly spacious and provided tea/coffee making facilities, bottled water, amenities (toothbrush, soap, shower gel etc), a fantastic fitted wardrobe / dressing area and a tv. The bed was very comfortable, ensuring a great nights sleep.|The bathroom was also a really good size with a great shower.|The wifi at the hotel was also excellent.|Breakfast the following morning was well presented and plentiful.|The staff were all really welcoming and friendly and clearly want your stay to be the best it can be.|I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this hotel.|I also used their transport from the airport. It’s about a 25min ride. The driver was efficient and really friendly and the...

The hotel is in an excellent position in Bishkek, 10 mins walk to most sights and restaurants in what is a well spread out city. It's a square building on one of the main avenues alongside a park. My room faced the park and the road shaded by trees so was quite dark even in the day but this kept it cool. The room was a good size, clean and traditionally decorated as was the rest of the hotel with hanging rugs etc. It had AC, Fridge, TV, walk in shower, comfy bed. I like to sleep with a window open so there was some road noise though this wasn't noticeable with the window closed. Staff spoke some English and were friendly enough and helpful. The breakfast was good- varied with unusual items such as samosas and pizza. Omelettes and fruit available too. The young girl who worked on weekdays was efficient and smiley although when she wasn't there at the weekend, service was a bit more haphazard. Hotel was popular with foreign visitors and is a good central option for Bishkek. They'll arrange an airport taxi...