Evergreen Hostel

Evergreen Hostel is a budget hostel on Metrostroyevskaya Street in the Zhetysu District of north-west Almaty, Kazakhstan, postcode 050034. The Zhetysu District lies away from the central tourist core, so the hostel suits backpackers and long-stay travellers who prioritise low prices and a local residential atmosphere over proximity to sights. The Arbat pedestrian street, Panfilov Park and the Green Bazaar are reachable by bus, metro or a short taxi ride, and ride-hailing apps keep fares low. The hostel offers a dorm bed or a private room, with dorm beds from about KZT 6,100 (approximately $13.50) and private rooms from about KZT 13,500 (approximately $30), making it one of the cheapest options in the city. The listed amenities are a shared kitchen, lockers and wifi. The shared kitchen lets guests cook their own meals, which keeps costs down, and the nearby markets and shops sell fresh produce, bread and dairy at local prices. Lockers give dorm guests a place to store valuables. The guest rating of about 4.7 is high for the category and suggests friendly hosts and a welcoming atmosphere, which is typical of small independent hostels where staff share local tips on hiking, mountain trips and transport. The hostel serves as a base for exploring Almaty and for arranging group trips to Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lakes, Big Almaty Lake and the Medeu and Shymbulak area, where costs can be shared among travellers. Because the location is outside the central pedestrian zones, evenings are quiet, and guests seeking nightlife usually travel into the centre. It is a practical choice for budget travellers, solo visitors and those staying a week or more who want a kitchen and a community feel.