Dalanzadgad Hotel

The Gobi


A beat-up old socialist classic but still sturdy and charming thanks to the marble halls and exposed furnaces. Yes, the wallpaper is peeling in some rooms, but there are wood furnishings, gauzy curtains and prim and proper staff. Semi-luxe rooms deliver much more space and are worth the extra dosh.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby The Gobi attractions

1. South Gobi Museum

0.13 MILES

Surprisingly, this museum has little on dinosaurs – just a few legs, arms and eggs. (All of the best exhibits are in Ulaanbaatar or in other museums…

2. Yolyn Am Gorge

19.41 MILES

A pleasant 2km path leads from the parking area to this gorge filled with blue ice, one of the park's can't-miss sights. You can hike, bike or hire a…

3. Yolyn Am Nature Museum

19.63 MILES

The small museum at the gate on the main road to Yolyn Am has a collection of dinosaur eggs and bones, stuffed birds and a snow leopard. Several souvenir…