Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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See South Bishkek Map (p240)
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southwest of the centre (an 180som taxi
ride). European health-and-safety inspec-
tors would blanch at the over-packed sta-
dium without the hint of a surge barrier.
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¨Sleeping
Backpacker accommodation is based almost
entirely around homestay-style hostels.
None are very easy to find and calling ahead
is always wise as the owners might be away.
If you arrive late at night and budget places
are full or closed, one option is to try one of
the unnamed 'sauna-hotels'. While designed
for amorous trysts, many are less seedy than
you might expect and between 9pm and
9am they are not only open but might of-
fer 'noch' rates, eg 1500 som for a queen-bed
room with decent bathroom at
Manas¨117
(Map p234; Just off Jibek Jolu; d per 24hrs/night
3000/1500som)
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Rates for midrange hotels generally in-
clude breakfast.
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City Centre
Sakura¨Guesthouse¨
HOSTEL $
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38 02 09, mobile 077-732 4024; http:sakura
guesthouse.web.fc2.com/english.html;