Aydar Lake

AVOID!!! This is a run-down hostel in a converted building vaguely masked with some bling to look like a hotel. Hanging wires in the corridor with empty (?) picture frames on the walls. Doors without proper locks and you can slide your hand under the door it’s so loose. There was no cold water and they couldn’t fix it. Breakfast was absolutely meagre and cold, they didn’t even have milk. Beds hard and uncomfortable. Silverfish in the bathroom. They have a kitchen block IN THE MIDDLE of the hotel next to bedrooms and the bangs and clanging of metal plates goes well past 2am with the staff running around and shouting at each other. The hotel is misrepresented online, they just take large groups which cannot escape once they arrive by coach. Not safe for female travellers. AVOID.

Great hotel - the location was superb, very close to the old city. It is a new building, so it was a bit difficult for the taxi driver to find, but we got there in the end. It was very clean, and the staff was very helpful. The terrace has a lovely view, and we had an equally lovely view from our hotel room. I really enjoyed this stay and would definitely recommend.