Hostel O2 vs Avrora
Both are in Almaty, 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★Тастақ 1
Hostel O2
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
Hotel★★★Жұмысшылар қонысы
Avrora
- Guest rating
- 6.3 Okay
- Location score
- 2.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Hostel O2
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 2.6 km apart.
Choose Hostel O2 if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Avrora if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Hostel O2 better than Avrora?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 6.3)+2.1
- 22.5 km closer to the beach (120 m vs 2.6 km)−2.5 km
- 3More guest reviews (349 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable×25
- 4Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 14:00)−4h
Why is Avrora better than Hostel O2?
- 11.8 km closer to the city centre−1.8 km
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3Later check-out (14:00 vs 11:00)+3h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hostel O2 vs Avrora: which hotel is better? | Hostel O2 | Avrora |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 +2.1 | 6.3 |
| Location | 6.6 +4.5 | 2.1 |
| Beach access | 9.9 +8.5 | 1.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.7 | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 +2.1 | 6.3 |
| Number of reviews | 349 +335 | 14 |
| Rank in Almaty | top 48% +42% | top 90% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.6 +4.5 | 2.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 5.4 km | 3.6 km −1.8 km |
| To the beach | 120 m −2.5 km | 2.6 km |
| To the airport | 19 km | 16 km −2.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 10 | 56 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 10 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 10:00 −4h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 14:00 +3h |
| Amenities | ||
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.6 km apart
Hostel O2 or Avrora: common questions
Which is better, Hostel O2 or Avrora?
Hostel O2 leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Hostel O2 or Avrora?
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 Hostel O2 and Avrora?
The two hotels are 2.6 km apart in a straight line.
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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