Hostel O2

Good location near near international bus terminal and not far from airport. There is also a park. But place is crowded and basoc amennities like toilet paper tend to run out fast.

Location is pretty far from downtown. Maybe its because there is alot of ppl，the toilets gets dirty & smelly very fast and runs out of toilet paper.

Nice hostel near the Sayran bus station – about 8-10 minute walk. I liked my stay there even though it was just for a short night as I was trying to catch the bus out to bishkek the next day. Good amenities, laundry must be done before 2130, big lounge area and you can chill at the park opposite as it closes really late (I left at midnight to head back to the hostel to watch world cup and there were still A LOT of people all around)

This property is not located in the touristy parts of town. Great for solo travelers to live like a local if you do not need to stay put at the property. There a bus stop for easy traveling conveniences if you managed to download the appropriate apps.  There were many business travelers during my stay and if you are business minded, maybe you can make some connections in the main co-working space with the industrious Chinese business trippers?  There's a very nice city park with a huge lake right across the main road good for an easy hike especially after sunset. Local families, young couples and pets go there. The management arranges weekend getaways out of town but I didn't stay long enough to experience.  The management lady (owner?) was friendly, helpful and an interesting person herself. Very well travelled.  All in all, a no frills, no complaints property suitable for the advanced backpackers. 

It is very close to the station, there are more Chinese people, and the room is spacious and comfortable.