Where to Stay in Mongolia
A regional guide to accommodation across the country
Mongolia spreads across three accommodation universes. Ulaanbaatar hands you Soviet high-rise hotels, glass-and-steel business towers, and a fast-growing hostel pocket around Peace Avenue. The central steppe runs on family ger camps whose canvas walls burn amber at dusk while the tang of dried-dung smoke drifts over the grass. Drive north to Lake Khövsgöl and you trade canvas for wooden eco-lodges and shoreline yurts where dawn starts with the hiss of yak-butter tea and water licking basalt. Prices sit far below European or East Asian benchmarks. A tidy hotel room in Ulaanbaatar counts as mid-range worldwide, yet a ger camp with full board on the steppe feels close to bargain territory. Luxury hides in the capital and a few wilderness lodges around the Gobi and Khövsgöl. Outside July-August, sharp discounts land everywhere except Naadam week. Weather calls every shot: July gifts warm days but packed camps, January slams -30°C yet pays winter travellers with ice festivals and empty horizons. Most visitors chase the short summer window when ger camps swing to full capacity and wild-thyme perfume rides the endless grass.
Where to Stay in Mongolia
Hand-picked hotels across price tiers for every visitor.
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The highest-rated hotel in each price range, selected from across Mongolia.
Top Pick: Ulaanbaatar
Budget
White House Hotel
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Top Pick: Central Steppe
Mid Range
Ibis Styles Ulaanbaatar Polaris
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Top Pick: Ulaanbaatar
Luxury
Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar
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Golf course
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Skiing
Sauna
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Regions of Mongolia
Each region offers a distinct character and accommodation scene. Find the one that matches your travel plans.
Ulaanbaatar
Highest in Mongolia but still reasonable by global standards
The capital squeezes Mongolia's broadest hotel choice along Peace Avenue and Sukhbaatar Square. Soviet monoliths face off against new glass towers, while guesthouses huddle south of the State Department Store.
Accommodation: Everything from Soviet tower blocks to international chains within walking distance of museums and monasteries
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Ulaanbaatar
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Ray apartment
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Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel
"Good and clean hotel. While it's rated as 5-star, I would give it a high interna…"
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Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar
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White House Hotel
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HostelOne
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Central Steppe
Budget to mid-range with full board included
Endless grasslands dotted with white gers and grazing horses. Most camps sit within two hours of Ulaanbaatar, making them good for short trips.
Accommodation: Canvas-walled gers with wood stoves, communal meals, and star-filled skies
Gateway Cities
Ulaanbaatar
Zuunmod
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Ibis Styles Ulaanbaatar Polaris
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H9 Hotel Nine Ulaanbaatar
"Could not have asked for a better place to stay. Easy to get to from airport. Ju…"
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Khubilai Hotel Ulaanbaatar
"- Close to the airport - Far from the city center - Facilities are very clean"
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Premium due to remoteness and logistics
Copper-red dunes and saxaul forests where temperatures swing 40°C between day and night. Accommodation ranges from basic desert camps to luxury eco-lodges.
Accommodation: Remote ger camps and luxury lodges powered by solar panels and heated by camel-dung stoves
Gateway Cities
Dalanzadgad
Sainshand
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"Like the former Soviet country, the building and interior feel like Russia. In M…"
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Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace Ulaanbaatar
"Very nice hotel. The rooms are big and the staff are very friendly. All staff s…"
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Happy Hostel
"Was very hard to find the hostel and I also had a hard time communicating with t…"
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"I stayed twice here during my time in Monglia. Check in was super easy. Staff ma…"
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Flower Hotel Ulaanbaatar
"The Hotel has seen quite a few years. However, it did age very well and is very…"
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Lake Khövsgöl
Mid-range to luxury with most including meals and activities
Mongolia's deepest lake surrounded by taiga forest and reindeer-herding Tsaatan communities. Accommodations sit right on the shoreline.
Accommodation: Wooden eco-lodges and lakeside gers where mornings smell of pine and campfire smoke
Gateway Cities
Mörön
Khatgal
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"It was so good. I mistakenly went in as a motel. It was the way you gave"
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Holiday Inn ULAANBAATAR by IHG
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ZEBRA Guest House
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Western Altai
Budget with authentic cultural experiences
Snow-capped peaks and eagle-hunting Kazakh communities where accommodation means staying with nomadic families in their winter camps.
Accommodation: Family homestays in traditional gers and basic guesthouses in Ölgii city
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Ölgii
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Premium Hotel Ulaanbaatar
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The Blue Sky Hotel and Tower
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Toyoko Inn Ulaanbaatar
"Good place to stay. The hotel located in the city center, around 15-20 min walk…"
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Sanfu Hotel
"Weak wifi Good location There is a breakfast Friendly staff"
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Ulaanbaatar Boutique hotel
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Northern Darkhad
Budget but requires expensive 4WD transport and guides
Remote taiga region bordering Siberia where Tsaatan reindeer herders live in teepees and accommodation means staying with families.
Accommodation: Teepees with reindeer-skin walls and wood stoves, no electricity or running water
Gateway Cities
Mörön
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Grand Hill Hotel Ulaanbaatar
"The hotel is very clean, nicely decorated, and its location is great. Many city…"
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Bojon Hotel Ulaanbaatar - Soyolj Mall
"Hotel with a good location and a beautiful view of the city. The room was very l…"
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UG Inn hotel
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Royal House Hotel 2
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Zolo Hotel
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Accommodation Landscape
What to expect from accommodation options across Mongolia
International Chains
Only Shangri-La and Kempinski operate in Ulaanbaatar. Outside the capital, it's all local operators and family-run camps
Local Options
Family ger camps dominate the countryside, most include all meals and activities like horseback riding or camel trekking
Unique Stays
Stay with eagle hunters in Western Mongolia, sleep in teepees with reindeer herders, or overnight in Buddhist monasteries that accept guests
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Country-specific advice for finding the best accommodation
Ger camps book out for Naadam
Reserve every July stay by March. Naadam week (July 11-15) sees every ger camp within 300km of Ulaanbaatar fully booked at triple rates.
Search hotels →Winter discounts are real
January-February brings 50-70% discounts at city hotels and empty ger camps. Some camps close. But those that stay open offer ice festivals and dog sledding.
Search hotels →Cash dollars work everywhere
USD is widely accepted at ger camps and preferred by nomadic families. ATMs only exist in provincial capitals, so bring cash from Ulaanbaatar.
Search hotels →When to Book
Timing matters for both price and availability across Mongolia
High Season
Book all July-August stays by March, Naadam week. September-October fills up fast for autumn colors.
Shoulder Season
May-June and September offer perfect weather with 30% lower prices and smaller crowds at major sites.
Low Season
November-April deep freeze brings 50-70% discounts and empty landscapes. Some camps close but those open offer unique winter experiences.
Book summer 3-6 months ahead, shoulder season 1-2 months, winter requires no advance booking except for tourist ger camps
Good to Know
Local customs and practical information for Mongolia
Check-in / Check-out
Ger camps use flexible check-in around meal times. City hotels follow standard 14:00/11:00 but often accommodate early arrivals.
Tipping
Forget about tipping at ger camps. The custom simply doesn't exist. In Ulaanbaatar restaurants, just round up the bill. When you meet nomadic families, hand over a pack of cigarettes or a bottle of vodka, small gifts beat cash every time.
Payment
Plastic works in Ulaanbaatar hotels. But once you leave the capital it's cash or nothing. Carry USD, euros, or Mongolian tögrög, vendors accept all three without fuss.
Safety
Mongolia is remarkably safe. Your real worry is being stranded on the steppe: always book a reputable guide and pack emergency supplies before you head out.
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