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title: "Avrora vs Hostel O2: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Hostel O2. It leads in 3 of 3 categories. Avrora or Hostel O2 in Almaty? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/avrora-almaty-vs-hostel-o2-almaty/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-13
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# Avrora vs Hostel O2

Both are in Almaty, 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Жұмысшылар қонысы
## [Avrora](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/avrora-almaty/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.3 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 2.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1169100/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · ★★ · Тастақ 1
## [Hostel O2](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostel-o2-almaty/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.6

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1557910/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hostel O2

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 2.6 km apart.

### Choose Avrora if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Hostel O2 if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to be closer to the beach
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Avrora better than Hostel O2?

1.  1.8 km closer to the city centre (−1.8 km)
2.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
3.  Later check-out (14:00 vs 11:00) (+3h)

### Why is Hostel O2 better than Avrora?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 6.3) (+2.1)
2.  2.5 km closer to the beach (120 m vs 2.6 km) (−2.5 km)
3.  More guest reviews (349 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable (×25)
4.  Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 14:00) (−4h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Avrora | Hostel O2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.3 | 8.4  (+2.1) |
| Location | 2.1 | 6.6  (+4.5) |
| Beach access | 1.4 | 9.9  (+8.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.4  (+0.7) |
| Guest rating | 6.3 | 8.4  (+2.1) |
| Number of reviews | 14 | 349  (+335) |
| Rank in Almaty | top 90% | top 48%  (+42%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.1 | 6.6  (+4.5) |
| Distance to the centre | 3.6 km  (−1.8 km) | 5.4 km |
| To the beach | 2.6 km | 120 m  (−2.5 km) |
| To the airport | 16 km  (−2.6 km) | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★  (+1★) | ★★ |
| Rooms | 56 | 10 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 10  (+5) | 5 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 10:00  (−4h) |
| Check-out until | 14:00  (+3h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostel-o2-almaty-vs-avrora-almaty/)

## Location

2.6 km apart

## Avrora or Hostel O2: common questions

### Which is better, Avrora or Hostel O2?

Hostel O2 leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Avrora or Hostel O2?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Avrora is closer: 3.6 km from the centre, against 5.4 km for Hostel O2.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Hostel O2 is 120 m from the nearest beach; Avrora is 2.6 km.

### How far apart are Avrora and Hostel O2?

The two hotels are 2.6 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/avrora-almaty-vs-hostel-o2-almaty/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/