The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Ulaanbaatar

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Ulaanbaatar

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Visiting Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Ulaanbaatar, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Ulaanbaatar based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Ulaanbaatar for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Ulaanbaatar before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Ulaanbaatar for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Ulaanbaatar for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

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

Amar Hotel Ulaanbaatar live

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • 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 3.3 km 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. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. 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

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $441 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Ulaanbaatar
  • 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 41.4 km from the city center. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

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

4-star Resort with prices starting at $97 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • 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 36.5 km from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. 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

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $48 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Ulaanbaatar
  • 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 2.5 km from the city center, too. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. 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

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $421 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • 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 0.5 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

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

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $174 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

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 0.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

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

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Ulaanbaatar
  • 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 1.6 km from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry services, city views, a hot tub, free parking, and evening entertainment at this convenient hotel. 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

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $94 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • 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 4.4 km 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

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Ulaanbaatar
  • 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 1.3 km 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

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • 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 2 km 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 Ulaanbaatar, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in Ulaanbaatar, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Ulaanbaatar, Best Hotels for One Week in Ulaanbaatar, Best Hotels for One Night in Ulaanbaatar, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Ulaanbaatar, or Best Business Hotels in Ulaanbaatar.


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

Ulaanbaatar Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$113

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia based on data from 32 hotels is an affordable $113. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Ulaanbaatar.

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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