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title: "Friends Hostel, Nur-Sultan: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Friends Hostel in Nur-Sultan: rated 8.3 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hostel · ★★★★★
# Friends Hostel

Astana, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

8.3 ·  Very good 16 reviews ·  #26 #26 of 34 in Nur-Sultan ·  4.6 Location score
## About Friends Hostel

Friends Hostel is a hostel in Astana, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 16 reviews. Facilities include airport transfer, free wi-fi. It is 4.3 km from the centre of Nur-Sultan. The nearest beach is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport, Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), is 15 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 12:00

- **Check-out until:** 13:00

- **Rooms:** 1

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 1

Imanbayeva Street, House 8 (near entrance No. 1)

## How Friends Hostel scores

Better rated than 27% of hotels in Nur-Sultan

-   Guest rating **8.3**
-   Location **4.6**
-   Beach access **6.1**

Nur-Sultan average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **62**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **32**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **4**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Қалалық жағажай</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">34 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nur-Sultan</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   ҚР ҚК Әскери-тарихи музейі680 m
-   Музей современного искусства г. Астана720 m
-   Военно-Исторический музей ВС РК840 m
-   Президентский Центр Культуры880 m
-   ҚР Тұңғыш Президентінің музейі / Музей Первого Президента РК1.2 km
-   Ататүрік ескерткіші1.3 km

## Friends Hostel: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. To facilitate your arrival and departure, you can pre-book airport transfer services prior to checking in. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hostel's convenient on-site parking facilities. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hostel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundry service located on the premises. The hostel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hostel come fitted with air conditioning for a more pleasant stay. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with a refrigerator available in select accommodations. Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site shared kitchen provided at this establishment.

### Compare

## Compare Friends Hostel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Friends Hostel

### How do guests rate Friends Hostel?

Friends Hostel has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 16 reviews, which is better than 27% of rated hotels in Nur-Sultan.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Friends Hostel?

Check-in starts at 12:00 and check-out is until 13:00.

### Is there parking at Friends Hostel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Friends Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), is 15 km away in a straight line.

### Is Friends Hostel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.2 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Friends Hostel have?

Friends Hostel has 1 rooms.

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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