The Place Astana Hostel

I like the location and competitive price

On summer, there is no AC.

Extremely central location. The guy who picked us up from the airport helped us out with lots of travel arrangements.

Simple kitchen and communal space, since it's an apartment-refurbished-into-a-small-hostel in a residential building (so a little hard to find until you directly connect with the owners' family via whatsapp, number is on the IG page) the girls room is just 2 beds so nice and cozy, right next to the girls bathroom. Some long-term residents but all nice guys, wifi works well

It's relatively quiet but the beds are weirdly squeaky and you can still hear traffic noise from below so bring earplugs- also if you have a sleeping mask, the curtains don't block out any light and the sun rises very early in the summer!

Located right in the centre of the city and you can have a good view from the room. My room is spacious and clean and the facilities are good.

After check out you need to call the staff to open the door for you to take your stored luggage, and the staff will wait until you leave to lock the door as it must be locked with a key.