The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Mongolia

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Mongolia

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If it's your first trip to Mongolia for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Mongolia. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Mongolia. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Mongolia for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Mongolia beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Mongolia for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Amar Hotel Ulaanbaatar live

Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Mongolia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Peace Avenue, 13-1, Amar Hotel Ulaanbaatar live has great rooms from $86 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. It has a terrific 9.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love city views, a game room, free parking, a pool table, and evening entertainment at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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Terelj Hotel & Spa

Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $441 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Terelj Hotel & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $441. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Gorkhi Terelj National Park P.o.Box 2519 Central Post. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, child care, a hot tub, a game room, and a spa which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Resort World Terelj Hotel

Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar
4-star Resort with prices starting at $97 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Mongolia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Resort World Terelj Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $97. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Turtle Rock Road. You'll also find laundry services, a hot tub, a game room, a spa, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Beijing hotel Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $48 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $48, Beijing hotel Ulaanbaatar, at Bgd - 1 Khoroo Bayangol District, 1st Khoroo provides room service, a restaurant, a bar, city views, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and shuttle services. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $421 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Mongolia
  • Heated pool

Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $421 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 19 Olympic Street. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, and city views, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel

Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $174 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

The great guest rating of Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel is 8.50 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $174, and it's located at Prime Minister Amar Street 15. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, city views, a hot tub, and a spa which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Narantuul Hotel

Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A cool place is Narantuul Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $73. It has room service, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Peace Avenue, West Cross Road, P.O. Box-44/80, Ulaanbaatar. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry services, city views, a hot tub, free parking, and evening entertainment at this convenient hotel. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Aurora Hotel Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $94 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Mongolia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Aurora Hotel Ulaanbaatar offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $94 (before taxes). It's located at 10th khoorolol, 5th khoroo, Bayangol District, Chingis Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, city views, free parking, and laundry facilities which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Holiday Inn Ulaanbaatar By IHG

Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Sambuu Street 24,Chingeltei District, 5th Horoo, Holiday Inn Ulaanbaatar By IHG has great rooms from $145 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, city views, a spa, free parking, and a pool table which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Mongolia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace Ulaanbaatar which has nice rooms starting at $136. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at East Cross Road Peace Avenue 178 Bayanzurkh Distri, 178 .. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers city views, a hot tub, a spa, free parking, and laundry facilities. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


For more terrific hotel ideas in Mongolia, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in Mongolia, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Mongolia, Best Hotels for One Week in Mongolia, Best Hotels for One Night in Mongolia, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Mongolia, or Best Business Hotels in Mongolia.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Mongolia?

Mongolia Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$113

After analyzing 32 first time trip hotels in Mongolia, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $113. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Mongolia.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $254
  • 4-star hotels: $98
  • 3-star hotels: $90
  • 2-star hotels: $36


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