Golden Gobi

I just came back from a Gobi Desert road trip with Golden Gobi Tours, booked directly through their hostel, and it was absolutely amazing! It felt more like an adventurous safari than a regular tour, such a great experience despite being low season, highly recommended!|I wasn’t able to do the entire 2-week tour, but they made it possible for me to join the rest of the group for 9 days.|Other companies weren’t able to provide any group tours in this period, but here I found a wonderful group with lovely people and we shared an amazing time together!|Our tour guide, Boogi, and driver Ishka, were fantastic and took really good care of us!|The hostel and the ladies managing it were also great!|Thank you for everything!|Hope to see you soon again :)

Took a 13 day trip with Golden Gobi to central Mongolia and Gobi desert. They helped us find more travelers to make a group together so it'd be more cheap and more fun. The driver Ishka was amazing! Very friendly - fatherly and kind, always made sure we have enough warm clothes, managed all of our equipment without asking any help, he even sewed our gloves when they ripped. Bogi (Boloro) was our English speaking tour guide and she was phenomenal - great cook who also managed to keep a vegan like me well fed, did not pressure us to stick to schedule if we wanted more time in some places and her English is really impressive. She can do practically everything since she used to live as a nomad and knows a lot about the culture, history, nature and wildlife. Absolutely recommend to ask for her since she's basically wonder woman.

Long over due review. I didn’t stay here but I had a 3 day horse trek and for the most part it went really well. I had some issues but the manager was very kind and receptive to my complains and worked to solve them with the tour management. 10/10 tours, would recommend

Excellent staff, fun and friendly hostel with a super cozy atmosphere. I came to Mongolia with no plan and the staff here did an amazing job helping me organise my entire trip through the countryside at a really good price. Definitely coming back to the Golden Gobi next time I’m in Mongolia.

We used Golden Gobi for a ten day tour of the Gobi Desert and Orkhon Valley. Our tour guide Oggy took a group of six us on the tour and it was the absolute highlight of my three months of travelling. Every day brought something unforgettable: one day we were exploring a canyon where snow leopards, mountain goats, and vultures can be spotted; the next we were watching the most breathtaking sunset I’ve ever seen in the Gobi; then waking up on the vast steppe; and later opening our ger door in Orkhon Valley to a fresh blanket of snow. What made the trip truly special was Oggy’s thoughtfulness and care in shaping the experience. She chose unique and memorable accommodations—on our very first night, we stayed with a Mongolian heavy rock musician who gave us a private performance in his ger. Another evening, Oggy adjusted our plans so we could spend the night with a nomadic family on the steppe. That was an unforgettable experience: we shared their homemade food, learned about their way of life, met their herds of horses, and even went for motorbike rides with the father of the family. Oggy also cooked for us throughout the journey, preparing delicious and varied meals every day. Some of the highlights were a rich Mongolian BBQ, hearty pasta, and a warming vegetable soup. On top of that, she shared her deep knowledge of Mongolia, making sure we understood the history and culture of each place we visited. Beyond her skills as a guide, Oggy was kind, friendly, and a joy to spend time with. I loved getting to know her personally and hearing about her own family and life in Mongolia. I can’t recommend Oggy highly enough to anyone looking to explore Mongolia. She turned an incredible trip into a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thank you, Oggy, for being such a fantastic guide!

I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Golden Gobi Hostel and Tour in Ulaanbaatar. The location is perfect—central and walkable to many key spots in the city. Erika, Khishgee, and Gana are so nice, helpful, and considerate. ||I had a great time in my two-day Nadaam tour. Gana was very patient and knowledgeable. She answered all our questions and also kindly shared her stories with us. She also worked with Khishgee and arranged my taxi to the airport. They were incredibly kind and helpful, always ready with great advice and local tips.||Gana was very knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole adventure smooth and memorable. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.||If you're coming to Mongolia and want both great accommodation and an authentic travel experience, Golden Gobi is the way to go. Highly recommended!

Unfortunately, our experience at this hostel was mostly negative. While the large common area makes it easy to meet other travelers, that’s really the only positive. The bathrooms and showers are generally not clean and unpleasant to use. The hostel’s tours are much more expensive than other providers, without offering better quality. During my trip, I experienced serious safety issues—their van had a mechanical accident, and we also heard about other guests’ vehicle catching fire—and the hostel didn’t provide proper support. When we tried to organize our own independent trip, the staff were clearly unhappy to assist, even with basic things like buying a bus ticket. They were frustrated when one of our friends joined us instead of going on the hostel tour. Overall, despite the social vibe, the poor hygiene, overpriced tours, and unfriendly staff make this hostel hard to recommend.

Very convenient. The place is near the necessary things; centre/shops.I slept a night after a trip, glad to be free of having to arrange anything. I waited for the next step; a short and tailored Gobi desert trip. |I enjoyed the available cup of tea to meet people, share experiences, find answers. |Staff was reliable and flexible in creating the trip. |On the trip we had so much fun; in the hotsprings where everyone overcomes their own limitations , on a horseback, … whatever different we were, we’ve gotten close to each other. Boogi and her staff (Munch, cook Due and drivers Jocha & Nima) were real pro’s in meeting the needs of our group. |Cheers!