Must-see hotels in Ulaanbaatar

  • Zaya Hostel

    Ulaanbaatar

    While most guesthouses in town are located in crumbling old Russian flats, this one is in a modern building with hardwood floors, sparkling bathrooms, a…

  • Hotel Nine

    Ulaanbaatar

    One of UB's more stylish options is this designer hotel in a prime downtown location. As with many boutique hotels, rooms are boxy, however they feature…

  • Best Western Tuushin Hotel

    Ulaanbaatar

    Ulaanbaatar's premier upscale hotel is this five-star gem with a prime location steps away from all the downtown museums and theatres. Spacious,…

  • Khongor Guest House

    Ulaanbaatar

    This popular guesthouse in an apartment block is run by a friendly, knowledgable team who work overtime to help guests with logistical matters, and it…

  • Lotus Guesthouse

    Ulaanbaatar

    This homey place almost feels more like a boutique guesthouse than a hostel. Rooms are individually styled, some with traditional Mongolian furniture. It…

  • Urgoo Hotel

    Ulaanbaatar

    This boutique hotel has just 10 rooms, each one decked out in brown and beige furnishings, with flat-screen TVs and modern, albeit small, bathrooms. The…

  • Modern Mongol Hostel

    Ulaanbaatar

    This contemporary hostel is a budget choice with a difference. Its lobby has the polish of a boutique hotel, and while it's all a bit squashy, the rooms…

  • Chuka's Guesthouse

    Ulaanbaatar

    This popular guesthouse enjoys a central location in a quiet courtyard set behind the National Academy Drama Theatre. It's pricier than some of its…

  • Golden Gobi Guesthouse

    Ulaanbaatar

    This family-run place has a fun, youthful vibe, with colourful noise-proof walls, comfortable lounges and lots of soft sofas. Dorms and private rooms are…

  • Oasis Cafe & Guesthouse

    Ulaanbaatar

    Located on the outskirts of town 5km east of Sükhbaatar Sq is this attractive option with a choice of dorms and private rooms in an architecturally…

  • Nassan’s Guesthouse

    Ulaanbaatar

    Friendly Nassan has been in the guesthouse business for 20 years and runs a clean and centrally located hostel. Spacious rooms are bright and have…

  • UB Guesthouse

    Ulaanbaatar

    This well-established and central guesthouse has several rooms stretching around a Soviet-era apartment block. It’s clean and there are plenty of…

  • Gana’s Guest House

    Ulaanbaatar

    One of UB's most unique sleeping options is this longtime backpacker hang-out where you can stay in a ger on the rooftop. Gana's also has private rooms…

  • Meg's Guesthouse

    Ulaanbaatar

    Run by Meg and an all-female Gen Y staff, this breezy little guesthouse has a homey atmosphere and a prime position behind the State Department Store…

  • LG Guesthouse

    Ulaanbaatar

    The newly renovated LG is the largest guesthouse in the city. It has five floors of rooms, with dorms of varying sizes and some spacious private rooms…

  • Narantuul Hotel

    Ulaanbaatar

    This friendly hotel has large, modern rooms that are clean and well maintained, and come with kitchenettes and balconies. A cooked breakfast is included…

  • Puma Imperial

    Ulaanbaatar

    This property is popular with visiting journalists and diplomats wanting to be close to the square, so you are paying more for the location than the…

  • Mongolian Vision Guesthouse

    Ulaanbaatar

    A fresh renovation in 2017 has given new life to this hostel, with sparkling, modern rooms, thick mattresses and a Western-style kitchen. Dorm beds are…

  • Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace

    Ulaanbaatar

    This Kempinski-managed venture on the east end of Peace Ave is one of the best-run places in town. Rooms are plush, with a tasteful design and little…

  • Springs Hotel

    Ulaanbaatar

    This hotel's best features are its helpful staff, good quality wi-fi connection and central location just a short walk from Sükhbaatar Sq. Prices include…

  • Idre Hostel

    Ulaanbaatar

    The single-floor hostel is on a busy road near the new bridge over Narny Zam – not the flashest neighbourhood in town. It gets good reviews, however, with…

  • Four Season Guesthouse

    Ulaanbaatar

    Affiliated with Khongor Guesthouse is this newish hostel, run by brother-sister team, Tooro and Orgra: both experienced travellers and seasoned tour…

  • Best Western Gobi's Kelso

    Ulaanbaatar

    A 10-minute walk from the train station, this Best Western is a smart choice for weary travellers stumbling off the Trans-Siberian Railway and looking for…

  • Sunpath Guesthouse

    Ulaanbaatar

    This bright, family-run guesthouse offers spacious dorms and private rooms across a couple of stairwells. The facilities are clean and well-maintained and…

  • Mika Hotel

    Ulaanbaatar

    The Mika is a nondescript midrange place that offers reasonably comfortable rooms at good rates in a fairly central location. Rooms are a bit bland and…

  • Bayangol Hotel

    Ulaanbaatar

    One of Ulaanbaatar’s biggest and most reliable hotels, the Bayangol consists of two separate towers that are located a five-minute walk south of…

  • UB Inn Hotel & Gallery

    Ulaanbaatar

    Opened in 2016, this modern business hotel comes with comfortable rooms featuring boutique touches, kitchenettes and city views. There's an art gallery, a…

  • Wonder Mongolia Guesthouse

    Ulaanbaatar

    A solid budget choice with a central location, friendly staff, clean rooms, decent shared bathroom and dorms that offer privacy. There's a book exchange,…

  • Ulaanbaatar Hotel

    Ulaanbaatar

    The Ulaanbaatar Hotel is the grand old dame of Mongolia. Opened in 1961, this was where Soviet dignitaries stayed during their visits to the ‘Red Hero’…

  • Zaluuchuud Hotel

    Ulaanbaatar

    One of Ulaanbaatar’s oldest hotels, the Zaluuchuud (Young People) has seen marginal upgrades since the Soviet era. Although bland and dated, it does have…

  • Genex Hotel

    Ulaanbaatar

    Genex Hotel is one of the cheapest hotels in the city centre, but you get what you pay for – the pseudo-European atmosphere is tacky and the lux rooms are…

  • Kharaa Hotel

    Ulaanbaatar

    The Kharaa has a decent location and polished overall look that makes it fine for a short stay. But, typical of midrange hotels in this town, there a…

  • Mongolian Steppe

    Ulaanbaatar

    English-speaking owner Eiggy has established two guesthouses in two separate locations, both equally difficult to find. One is within an unsigned…

  • Guide Hotel

    Ulaanbaatar

    Between Dashchoilon Khiid and Baga Toiruu, this hidden hotel offers clean and comfortable (but somewhat dated) rooms. Its best feature is its large…

  • Mongolian Properties

    Ulaanbaatar

    This real estate agent can help out with apartment rentals if you're planning to stay in Ulaanbaatar for a while or you're travelling in a small group…

  • Voyage Hotel

    Ulaanbaatar

    Representing good value, the 30-room Voyage has attentive staff and pleasant rooms. Facilities include two restaurants (European and Korean). The low…