Sweet Home Art Boutique
Location: Shalgyndy18, Shymkent, kz
Star Rating: 9.1 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Charming Adults-Only Accommodation in Shymkent with a garden, shared lounge, and terrace.
Shared Kitchen and Room Service: Enjoy the convenience of a shared kitchen, room service, and luggage storage during your stay.
BBQ and Multilingual Staff: Unwind with a barbecue session or seek assistance from our multilingual staff fluent in Greek, English, and Russian.
Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Art House Sweet home? Book your stay now!
Important Information
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Policies
Check-in: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Soundproof rooms
- Ironing service
- Packed lunches
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Grocery deliveries
- Shared kitchen
- Adult only
- Outdoor furniture
- Coffee Shop on site
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- CCTV outside property
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- 24-hour security
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Mobile app for room service
- Television in common areas
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Private picnics
- Japanese garden
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Vegetarian menu options available
Rooms Available
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Budget Twin Room
This air-conditioned twin room features a shared bathroom, a washing machine, soundproof walls as well as a terrace. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Mosquito net
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Twin Room with Shared Toilet
This twin room is air-conditioned and has a shared bathroom, a washing machine and a terrace with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Budget Twin Room
This twin room features a shared bathroom, a washing machine, soundproof walls as well as a terrace. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Mosquito net
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Hand sanitiser
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One-Bedroom Suite
This suite is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. There is air conditioning, a washing machine and a terrace and complimentary chocolate is featured for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Additional toilet
- Sofa
- Executive lounge access
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
The dormitory room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. The unit offers 5 beds.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Family Room
This air-conditioned family room has a shared bathroom, a washing machine, soundproof walls as well as a terrace. The unit has 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Classic Triple Room
This triple room is air-conditioned and has a shared bathroom, a washing machine and a terrace with garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
The dormitory room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 5 beds.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Deluxe Double Room
This air-conditioned double room has a shared bathroom, a washing machine, soundproof walls as well as a terrace. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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One-Bedroom Suite
The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The unit features a washing machine, garden views, a terrace and chocolate is available for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Additional toilet
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Budget Double Room
This double room is air-conditioned and features a shared bathroom, a washing machine and a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- Heather (10/5): - Lovely place to stay, clean and beautiful decor. Very sociable places to eat and chill out.
- Yassir (10/5): - The hospitality and breakfast were amazing Nothing
- Olga (9/5): - Муж любит этот хостел. Любит общаться с иностранцами, здесь их всегда много. Очень красивый хостел, чистый. Иногда здесь останавливаемся, когда мало времени. В этот раз даже не завтракали, вылет ночью был. Как-то был завтрак, было вкусно. Номера всегда берём целиком, на семью Один минус, дверь со стеклом, и когда в коридоре включают свет, он попадает в спальню.
- Lucy (10/5): - This is an absolutely lovely hostel with the most beautiful rooms and common area that I have seen anywhere in Kazakhstan so far! Definitely don't hesitate to book 🙂
- Darya (10/5): -
- Abel (10/5): - Great place with great peoole
- Dauren (10/5): - Уютно, чисто персонал приветливый
- Helen (10/5): Friendly, helpful and unique decorations. - There was free tea and coffee & lovely clean kitchen to cook your own meals.
- Sandugash (10/5): -
- nelzy nelz (9/5): Warm and cozy, feel like home. - The facilities itself is a work of art. It's felt cozy and warm. The proprietor Ms Albina really treated me like I'm home. And the food is cook as per your preference freshly made whenever you need it. The Room I rented out has a private bathroom and it's located at the far corner of the house which is near the shared toilet. Each time the slammed the door shut it can be heard from the room.
- Nurym (1/5): -
- 媛婷 (10/5): 目前住过最满意的青旅 - 非常棒的入住体验!很有特色的家庭青旅,有院子,有大厅,房间也有集体床位和个人床位。房子的装饰和打理,就能看出这个主人是一个非常用心生活的人,实在太棒了,回到奇姆肯特我会再住这里! 没有拖鞋,光脚走路有些不习惯
- Almir (3/5): Это хостел а не отель - Особо ничего Есть запах и расположение в жилом секторе, вообще неудобно для прогулок по городу.
- Naila (10/5): -
- Aidos70 (10/5): -
- Байжан (7/5): - Чисто дизаин интерьера Нет паркинга, в лобби неровный переход пола (ударил палец ноги) и торчит кусок стены (ударил гллову)
- Adam (8/5): -
- T. (5/5): - Prima verblijf, vriendelijke gastvrouw. In de reservering stond een prive badkamer, maar dat bleek een gedeelde badkamer te zijn.
- Темирлан (10/5): -
- Ankit (10/5): -
- Ольга (10/5): -
- Ankit (10/5): -
- Атабек (10/5): -
- Eva (10/5): Exceeded Expectations, Want to live there permanently! - The room was so beautiful and had an amazing atmosphere!!! Honestly, I thought the reviews were scams because they were so positive, but turns out I'm just too cynical, and pleasantly so, because I had one of the best experiences ever. Highly recommend, perfect execution, five stars!!! It was just too damn good, made everywhere else seem bad in comparison
- Nursultan (10/5): -
- Ольга (9/5): Рекомендую, тихо и со вкусом , с удобствами. - Были проездом, остановились на ночь, очень интересный интерьер🔥. Уютно , красиво👍🏿 Все устроило
- Nurlan (10/5): -
- Peter (10/5): -
- zafer (9/5): - Temizlik, tasarım ve yardımseverlik. Merkeze biraz uzak oluşu.
- Suleyman (9/5): -
- Dominique Alexndra (8/5): -
- Saltanat (8/5): Антуражное местечко 🌹, очень чисто и уютно -
- YOSHIHISA (10/5): -
- рима (10/5): -
- ma (8/5): - 很有特色的一家青旅。
- Dina (10/5): -
- Amy (10/5): -
- Андрей (10/5): всё было отлично - очень стильный и чистый хостел, с хорошей посудой, удобной кухней и отзывчивым персоналом расположение далеко от центра, но это и плюс для тех, кто любит тишину и спокойствие
- Vijay (1/5): -
- Moldir (10/5): -
- Apeksha (10/5): Nice stay - Its nice stay host was really kind n helpful Nothjng
- Nancy (10/5): Beautiful boutique hotel with comfortable room and nice staff - My room was very comfortable and well decorated. I love the entire boutique hotel and their decor details. The bathroom was clean and had to ask how to get hot water in the shower upstairs—turn it all the way to hot to trigger the heater and turn it to your desired temperature slowly. I didn’t order any food but the kitchen always smelled delicious with the staff cooking something. Location not that walkable from the center but fine with Yandex.
- Agzam (10/5): -
- George Araujo (10/5): - The staff were friendly and helpful. The place was clean and the kitchen had all you needed. Facinating decor that made for an interesting and enjoyable stay
- Боброва (10/5): -
- Tongzhu (10/5): - Tasty decorations and very cozy vibe. Super clean.
- Bahronov (9/5): -
- Joschka (10/5): -
- Milya (8/5): -
- Nagy (10/5): Amazing - Beautiful design, exceptional 😍 Far from the city
- Anna (9/5): -
- Yuda (8/5): -
- ZHANGELDI (10/5): -
- Marianna (10/5): В целом весьма хорошее место, соотношение цена качество. Внимание!!! До аэропорта минут 30 езды. Учитывайте это, если у - Нас приветили практически в полночь, что не каждый хостел делает.
Мы отлично выспались перед трансфером. Поэтому, в полной мере оценить мы не можем. Но!
Очень гостеприимная администратор.
Удобные жестковатые в меру матрасы. Шикарный лофт, оформление супер! Такое я встретила в Италии. Можно купить напитки или бесплатно выпить чай. Не было кондиционера. На одну ночь пойдет такое, но в жаркую погоду не очень. Наша комната была рядом с туалетом, утром было шумно
- Zhasulan (10/5): -
- Kanako (10/5): デザイン最高の宿で大満足な滞在 - シムケントでホテルに泊まるならここ一択だと思う。
・内装、外観が完璧。デザインが良い宿ってこんなに心満たされるのだなと思った
・Wi-Fi接続、少し不安定な時もあるもののzoomもできる
・お湯も不安定ではあるものの出る
・宿を運営してる方々がとても親切で、Google翻訳を使いながらコミュニケーションしてくれた
夏のシムケントはとても暑くて、外を歩き回ったりはできないので家で過ごすと考えると、この宿をおすすめする。 ・立地はあまり良くない。ただ、Yandexで移動すれば問題なし。
- Lucie (10/5): - Lovely place, beautifully decorated. It's a piece of art. Book it, you won't be disappointed.
- Owen (10/5): -
- Manuel (9/5): Super-extra clean hostel, kind of far but super comfortable - I like it how the place is extra-clean, and they force everyone to leave shoes outside. This helps a lot.
I like how the place looks like a big house where you could share conversations with other guests, although this did not happen to me.
Bathroom were always available and extra clean. It is kind of far from everywhere, but to be honest I did not manage to understand the city.
- Owen (10/5): Excellent value for money, beautiful place run by lovely people. - Amazing place to stay. Absolutely spotless and a really interesting house/construction. The people who run the hostel are fantastic, everything works and the rooms were beautiful. You'd easily pay five times the amount in Europe for the quality. Every part of the hostel has had thought and care put into it. A wonderful place run by wonderful people. I'd suggest light music in the hostel. The nature of the architectural design with a high atrium means it can feel quite clinical. Even when there were people there everyone kept to themselves and tended to naturally talk quietly. Perhaps light classical music or jazz during the day would give the space more energy. But other than that minor suggestion it's an amazing place to stay.
- Жанат (7/5): -
- _Ism (10/5): - The design and cleanliness.
- Kathleen (10/5): Exceptional -
- Ellie (9/5): A lovely relaxing good quality hostel that is great value for money. - Sweet home is a lovely hostel at a very good price. We had a private room with shared bathroom and shower which were very clean and only shared with the other rooms on our floor. The kitchen and living space is very good and it was relaxing and very nice to meet other nice guests who were staying. The staff are very friendly and kind! I would recommend this accommodation to anyone who is looking for a value stay in Shymkent, which also seems like a very cool town, we were only passing through but I wish we had more time to explore it. The aircon was a little slow and it took a couple of hours for the room to cool down. Everything else was perfect!
- Jonohsc (9/5): Almost 100% :) - The value is exceptional, however, this is unfortunately its downfall. There are tourists here indeed, and it is not the cheapest hostel in the city, however, the slight difference in price between this place and the cheapest hostels isn't enough to discourage undesirable guests. I stayed 5 nights and it was impossible to sleep or relax during the 45 degrees heatwave because of domestic guests in the mens dorm who are not what any tourist wants. Playing loud music, taking phone calls at 2am, urinating all over the toilet seats, and they even broke the air conditioning so we had no AC on the hottest days of the year. A really poor class of Kazakh men checking-in ruined it for me, however, even with this, I have to give almost 10/10 or 5 stars... almost. The staff are professional and nice. The place was kept impeccable, and the outside area is great (other than when the Kazak guests are smoking over your food when there are literally a dozen comfortable places to sit around the garden). The interior is way better than the photos. An absolute gem! I think they should put the price up ten or fifteen percent, however, to price-out non-tourist guys.
- Jonohsc (9/5): Very close to 100% :) - The value is exceptional, however, this is unfortunately its downfall. There are tourists here indeed, and it is not the cheapest hostel in the city, however, the slight difference in price between this place and the cheapest hostels isn't enough to discourage undesirable guests. I stayed 5 nights and it was impossible to sleep or relax during the 45 degrees heatwave because of domestic guests in the mens dorm who are not what any tourist wants. Playing loud music, taking phone calls at 2am, urinating all over the toilet seats, and they even broke the air conditioning so we had no AC on the hottest days of the year. A really poor class of Kazakh men checking-in ruined it for me, however, even with this, I have to give almost 10/10 or 5 stars... almost. The staff are professional and nice. The place was kept impeccable, and the outside area is great (other than when the Kazak guests are smoking over your food when there are literally a dozen comfortable places to sit around the garden). The interior is way better than the photos. An absolute gem! I think they should put the price up ten or fifteen percent, however, to price-out non-tourist guys.
- Milla (9/5): Green, Bright, Good common area for seating. - Pretty hostel, lots greenery, many seating area in the garden. Also inside there're many common areas. Good kitchen with oven, stove, oil, salt, tea. Share dorm is airy and spacious. Overall a bright, clean and well maintained hostel. The staff were helpful with my questions. One of the double room has only window facing the common area
Location is slightly far from center
- Amresh (10/5): Stay like "home" - Beautiful stay. Experience is like home. As they already say art house sweet home. It is indeed sweet home. People are so gentle and kind.
- Amresh (10/5): Exceptional - It is what they say "sweet home" Exactly like home. You will feel immediately.
- Kate (1/5): Beware of their check out policy! - The hostel is very nicely designed and it was a good place to meet people but I would NEVER stay here again! I was kicked out of the hostel as they ‘apparently’ have a policy that unless you pay, you can’t stay in the hostel after checkout. I have stayed at over 100 hostels and I’ve never had this before.
This policy isn’t written anywhere, even in the set of rules they make you sign when you check in. Had i known, I wouldn’t have booked at night train.
The lady was VERY rude and followed me around the hostel until I’d collected my stuff and even made me leave the garden area while I was waiting for my taxi. It was 39 degrees outside too.
Ruined the whole hostel for me and I’ve never had such a bad experience in all of my time travelling.
- Ben (9/5): Great place, can recommend - The place is beautiful and comfortable, there are nice chill-out corners, lots of places to eat/drink around and it's a long walk or short taxi ride from the city. Highly recommended!
- Kiara (9/5): Unique and comfortable stay - Beautiful and clean accommodation with unique rooms. Staff is friendly and helped us book a taxi early in the morning. The only thing is that it’s a bit further from the city but with a short taxi ride this isn’t a big issue.
- Yunfei (9/5): Superb - Well decorated house with full equipments!
- Bryan (6/5): Pleasant -
- Luiza (10/5): Exceptional -
- Luiza (10/5): Exceptional -
- Luiza (10/5): Exceptional -
- Ryan (10/5): Exceptional - loved this! one of the coolest hostels I've stayed at for design. It's out the centre but means it's peaceful. Nice and social.
- Luiza (10/5): Exceptional -
- Niti (3/5): Not a Sweet Home - This was the most underwhelming experience my partner and I had, especially after reading everyone’s positive review. Let me explain…
1. The hostel is literally in one corner of Shymkent. If you are wanting to visit Shymkent, most definitely wouldn’t recommend this place cause it’s nowhere close to the city centre or any of the attractions - not even walking distance!
2. We had booked a “suite” for ourselves, because we wanted our own private bathroom but that’s all that the suite offered to us. The room was tiny and the bed was one of the most uncomfortable bed we have slept on. It caved in the centre.
3. The hospitality was straight up rude! On our day of the check out, we had a late night flight - at 11.30pm. Thankfully they let u keep our luggage for the day, so we went about exploring the city and came back at 8pm (we informed the lady that we will be back late and she said ok). When we came back, we requested her if we could eat something before we left and she straight up told us NO. We figured its probably because we don’t have room there, so we requested her if we could instead eat in the garden area - and she simply told us that “we are not suppose to be here”.
My partner and I truly do not understand what the praises are all about this place cause we definitely did not have a pleasurable experience.
- Emilie (10/5): Best hostel - The very nice room with comfortable beds
The amazing and relaxing garden where you can rest and enjoy a tea or a meal
The perfect kitchen, well equipped where you can cook and store your food
The good wifi connection
Very helpful staff
- Айнур (10/5): Exceptional -
- Bhargav (6/5): Pleasant -
- Joey (10/5): I love the place, the workers, the warmth of the place. Il come back here again! - its the warmth, like real home. when someone tells me to be quiet, while others are noisy.😝
- Natalia (10/5): Excellent service, good value for money - I love the vibe, love art, design, love spacious room and comfortable bed.
Big house.
- Ергали (9/5): Superb - Almost everything the faucet in the shower is not very convenient to use
- Hansol (9/5): Superb -
- Aleksandr (8/5): Very good -
- Tsz (9/5): Cozy stay - The host is nice. The design of the house is authentic. The facilities are well-managed. The kitchen kitchen and public area are very nice. Rooms are comfortable. Quite at night. Like home. Accidentially, electronic shortage at night lasts long for a couple of hours. The location is a bit away from the center.
- Vignesh (10/5): Fantastic hostel in Shymkent - This hostel was one of the best hostels that I have ever stayed at. The rooms were very cozy. They have a limit of 2 people per room. The beds are spacious and comfy. I really liked the theme of the hostel which was very artistic and pretty. The owner was very friendly and courteous. The staff do not speak English. You might will have to use Google translate if you don't speak Russian
- Jaleel (10/5): Exceptional - Yeah really awesome
The staff is very very good Nd so kind
Next time I come with family I stay here
Art house sweet home 🏡
Today I'm leaving to Almaty
Really I miss the property Nothing
- Lana (9/5): Superb -
- Lana (10/5): A true piece of art if you care for art - The artistic feel, the owner who did the whole concept is amazing!! I did not want to leave so cosy and perfect it was, very clean too When I arrived I was very happy and smiling and trying to talk to a Russian woman who received me, she showed me around but never smiled back to me and at one point just left to another room in the middle of the phrase I was talking to her, I found this extremely rude. The other Russian who worked their cared just for the administration, passport, money was stressed to do everything and never even looked at me or smiled passing by which was weird. I had a very strange feeling and my mood of a total enthusiasm about the place was totally spoiled. But the next day another lady was working she was very nice and warm
- Nolyn (7/5): Good - The cleanliness was outstanding, beds comfortable and large. Quiet area and beautiful inside. Pretty out of the city limits, which is fine. The part that bothersome was the unfriendly staff. Uncomfortable at times
- Nurlan (10/5): Exceptional - 🥰🥰🥰🥰 😍😍😍😍😘😘🥰
- Marije (10/5): We ended up staying much longer than planned in this wonderful, super cosy hostel! - Lovely, cosy hostel in Shymkent! We really enjoyed the peaceful vibe and atmosphere of the place. Moreover, both me and my boyfriend got sick during our stay and it was just the best place to rest and get better again. Staff was super friendly and helped us out with some problems we had while we were there. (Big shout-out for helping my boyfriend fix his motorbike). Having a towel in the kitchen could be convenient? But that's literally the only thing I can think of ;-)
- Aleksandr (10/5): First I wanted to rate it 9, because of the location, the internet and hot water, but then I experienced staying in othe - - Beautiful place,
- cozy,
- not crowded,
- nice owners,
- international,
- clean,
- since shoes are to be left at the entrance, you can walk around barefoot
- kitchen, stove, microwave, fridge - internet is not stable. It is possible to work remotely, but connection is being lost each 1-2 hours, so you need to reconnect at these moments and hope it works
- you might need to wait for hot water quite a while. It is also not that stable, so you have to be quick sometimes.
- buses stop going around half past eight in Shymkent, so the location might be subpar. Cabs are quite cheap though
- Ni (9/5): Having a nice experience in Shymkent - I like the house very much. Very hommy and the facilities are very decent. The owner clearly maximize the space very well. Though I made a 2 night booking, but I only stayed for one night due to a sudden changed of my itinerary.
- Bradley (10/5): Exceptional - Most beautiful hostel I’ve ever stayed at, itself a work of art filled with tasteful art works; yet feels like home-an impossible combination but they nailed it. Upper floor reached by suspended bridge without handrail (just Golden Gate style rigging) so take care and might not suit vertigo sufferers. Lovely helpful staff. Hot water still doesn’t seem to reach top floor; take shower downstairs
- Judi (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful hostel. Very kind and caring woman's working there.
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