Super clean, bright, airy modern interior and rooms. The staff and owner are extremely helpful with anything you need, and will help with setting up any venturing you have in mind with drivers, jeeps, and or guides. We hired an English speaking driver and jeep for four days and basically said we wanted to wing it. Ended up with an amazing trip to Kharkhorin, Elsen Tsarkhai, and Khustei while staying with nomad families at night that our driver knew depending on what area we ended up in that day. Highly recommend this place. Comfortable and affordable stay in a great location in UB.

Clean, extremely comfortable, and the proprietor is amazing. We felt right at home. Anand not only made us feel at ease, we actually felt safe knowing that he's around to help us. I ended up extending my stay. He helped me register my extended stay with immigration. He even arranged the driver. I've stayed at many hostels. I've never been treated better than I am treated here. Thank you Anand for everything!!!!

In short: Zaya hostel was great. The 2 person bedroom we had was nice and clean and there is an overall good vibe in the hostel. Kind staff as well. One of the owners, Anan, helped us with some trips which we liked very much. When we think back of our trip with Bacha, one of the drivers of the hostel, we just smile of joy. Bacha is not really a guide and Anan asked us if it was ok if Bacha drove us to a temple. This was no problem for us. At the temple Bacha turned out to be a charmfull guide after all, really doing his best to explain everything to us. This kindness made our day and represents the kindness of the Zaya staff as a whole. Thank you for all the help. This review was an easy one: 5 stars!

I stayed at Zaya for 2 nights in November 2014 as part of my Trans-Siberian journey from China to the UK. It is a quiet and restful place with a nice common room and some good books to read!. The rooms are warm and there is a good breakfast meal. The manager spoke excellent english and was kind enough to give me a lift to UB train station for my onward journey.

Excellent place to stay. Anand and the rest of the staff were very helpful with organising trips, exchanging money and travel advice. Amenities were very clean, communal area was comfortable and great wifi. I would highly, highly recommend staying in Zaya.

Clean, convenient, good showers, comfortable beds and more than adequate breakfast. Owner Amand speaks excellent English and is more than happy to help you in arranging trips/drivers etc.

The brothers that run this place are so awesome and accommodating. They are very honest and look after each traveler like big brothers-- they will help you plan an amazing trip according to your budget. They also own Zaya Hostel across the street. Amar went to LSU and Anand went to Univ Texas-- they grew up in Mongolia so are extremely knowledgable. Look no farther!! Stay here and book your trip with them

It was a very nice and clean place. I enjoyed my time here. Also the staffs were so kind and friendly.

Great all around and Anand is super helpful!