Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Things to Do, Where to Stay & Squad Tips

We're taking you to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, and sharing everything you need to know before you go! We cover the city's Soviet-era landmarks, the stunning Turkish Central Mosque, Osh Bazaar, where to eat, and the travel tips that made our first days in Central Asia a breeze. Highlights of this Bishkek episode: How to get to Bishkek & from the airport to your hotel Tips for visiting Bishkek (cash, e-SIMs, Yandex Go, tipping & more) Where to stay in Bishkek Bishkek Central Mosque (Turkish Central Mosque) Victory Square Oak Park & the Open-Air Sculpture Museum Vladimir Lenin Statue State Historical Museum Panfilov Park Ala-Too Square & the changing of the guard Osh Bazaar Dinner at Papuri (Georgian khinkali!) Hotels in Bishkek we recommend: Sheraton Bishkek — booked with Marriott points, great home base before and after the tour Ak Keme Hotel Orion Hotel Bishkek Book a Private Airport Transfer from Manas International Airport to your hotel — it's about 45 minutes into the city. Check out our Kyrgyzstan Viator Experiences for all activities we recommend and even some we wanted to do but couldn't get to. Find a great flight deal to Bishkek with Thrifty Traveler Premium's flight deals. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription. —--------------------------------------- Shop: Trip Itineraries & Amazon Storefront Connect: YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram and contact us at [email protected] to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!