Karakol is one of Kyrgyzstan's major cities, home to around 84,351 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Dungan Mosque
Holy Trinity Church
Karakol Regional Museum
Przevalski Museum and Memorial
Karakol Zoo
Karakol Animal Market
Dungan Mosque
Holy Trinity Church
Przevalski Museum and Memorial
Karakol Animal Market
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
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Local favourites
Ashlyan Fu Restaurant
They do not have Ashliam-fu in the menu, but serve it, besides other delicious things. Ask for it, it is just 35 som.
Ethno Cafe Dastokon
Dastorkon's highlight is a traditional cuisine of eastern people, which are prepared according to the national recipes with fresh vegetables
Kench
On the outskirts of town, offers probably the best dinner option for the biggest price. It should still be very cheap by western standards.
Karakol Coffee
Coffee, desserts, snacks, beer, pizza, Wi-Fi.
Cafe Kochevnik
Asian fusion cuisine.
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Elvira's Homestay
Elvira is an active Couchsurfing host who is turning her home into a guesthouse. She's a superb host—be assured. This place is not a t
Yurt Camp
Accommodation in real yurts, although they have non-authentic plastic covers. There are shared toilets and showers. The staff can sell you a
Ask Guesthouse
Clean and friendly guesthouse with Wi-Fi.
Guest house Hutorok
Comfortable homestay in old-style Karakol house. 2 bathrooms, 10 beds, nice garden, good food, quiet, about 1½ km uphill walk from town near
Evergreen Guesthouse
Comfortable guesthouse with lovely garden and friendly cats.