policy
Before you arrive: 7 things to know
Cash only, check-in from 14:00, no 24-hour reception, altitude 1,765 m.
· The Nomadstan team
Nomadstan in Karakol takes cash only, checks in from 14:00, has no 24-hour reception, sets a minimum guest age of 10, and does not accept pets.
The full list of things that affect your booking decision is below. We publish it here rather than at the bottom of a page because it is cheaper to read it before you turn up.
1. Cash only
Cards are not accepted. Work out in advance how many som you will need: there may be change at the hostel, but not in every shop in Karakol. Dollars and euros are accepted in some places, usually without change.
2. Check-in from 14:00, check-out until 12:00
An early arrival is possible by arrangement but cannot be guaranteed — it depends on how full the place was the night before.
3. There is no reception desk
Check-in happens in person. Three people live here and they hand over the keys themselves. There is no overnight staff, so if you arrive at night, tell us in advance.
4. Age
The minimum guest age is 10. Independent check-in is from 18. We cannot take children under 10.
5. No pets
We do not accept animals. This is not a hotel, and we have no arrangement for housing them.
6. A capsule is a real private space
Every bed sits in its own capsule: its own shelf, its own light, a socket at head height and a proper curtain. It is not a shared room divided by partitions.
That said, dorms get noisy in the busy months. If quiet matters to you, ask which room is free before you book.
7. Altitude, 1,765 m
Karakol is not at sea level. For the first two or three days some people get headache and fatigue: the air is thin and the tap water is heavily mineralised. Do not drink it unboiled at first. Alcohol hits harder at this altitude than you expect.
What is here
A shared kitchen, a lounge with a TV, a garden and picnic area, free parking in the yard, Wi-Fi throughout, bicycle rental, a games room, and a bar.
Issyk-Kul is four kilometres away. Skazka canyon and the Altyn-Arashan hot springs are about an hour by car.
Sources: Booking.com (address, policies, facilities) and Travelated (check-in policies). Verified 8 October 2026. Prices and availability change — check before booking.