Why go
- Capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan.
- Served by Manas International Airport (BSZ).
History
Bishkek, formerly known as Pishpek, and then Frunze (1926–1991), is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan, and the capital of the Chüy Region. It is situated near the border with Kazakhstan and has a population of around 1,200,000 people as of 2024.
Where to stay
65 Proletarskaya Street, Bishkek 720040, Kyrgyzstan · pristine.kg
144 Isanov St, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan · freedomhotel.kg
21 Erkindik Ave, Bishkek 720040, Kyrgyzstan · orionbishkek.com
40 Abay St, Bishkek 720005, Kyrgyzstan · sites.google.com
10 Kalyk Akiev St, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan · bridges.kg
Kiev St, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan · 2gis.kg
124/1 Turusbekov St, Bishkek 720054, Kyrgyzstan · interhotel.kg
37 Isanov St, Bishkek 720017, Kyrgyzstan · wyndhamhotels.com
67/1 Baitik Baatyr St, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan · bishkek-hotel.kg
98 T. Umetaliev St, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan · buguhotel.kg
115 улица Медерова, Bishkek 720052, Kyrgyzstan · garden.kg
60 Mukay Elebaev St, Bishkek 720005, Kyrgyzstan · goldendragon.kg
551 Frunze Street, Bishkek 720001, Kyrgyzstan · goldenhotel.kg
126/1 Toktogul Street, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan · ohb.kg
204 Yusup Abdrahmanov St, Bishkek 720040, Kyrgyzstan · smarthotel.kg
117 Mederova St, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan · sofiabishkek.com
107 Zhumabek, Bishkek 720001, Kyrgyzstan · damas.kg
Frunze Street 428, Bishkek 720009, Kyrgyzstan · grandhotel.kg
51 Kurganskaya Street Бишкек, 720033, Kyrgyzstan · kausarhotelbishkek.com
52 Togolok Moldo St, Bishkek 720044, Kyrgyzstan · plazahotel.kg
Timiryazeva Street 111, Bishkek 720001, Kyrgyzstan · rich.kg
110 720033 Koyenkozova, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan · shahpalace.kg
65 Akhmatbek Suyumbaev St, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan · skyhotel.kg
720040, 15 Orozbekov St, Bishkek 720040, Kyrgyzstan · solutel.kg
16 Manas Ave, Bishkek 720010, Kyrgyzstan · all.accor.com
191 Abdrahmanov Street, Bishkek 720011, Kyrgyzstan · hyatt.com
87 улица Орозбекова, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan · parkhotel.kg
148B Kievskaya Str, Bishkek 720001, Kyrgyzstan · marriott.com
190, Abdrakhmanov Street, Bishkek 720040, Kyrgyzstan · navathotel.kg
210 Kiev St, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
141 Gorky St, Bishkek 720001, Kyrgyzstan
8 этаж, 63 Sultan Ibraimov St, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
47 Ak-Muz, Bishkek 720030, Kyrgyzstan
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Pizza, Burger, Italian, Sandwich, Chicken, Ice Cream, International, Cafe · Кофейня Альдо "Aldo Coffee" - это вкусный и комфортный отдых в… · aldo.kg
Italian, Cafe · Привет! Я - новая кофейня в самом центре города. Я - аромат настоящего кофе. Я - это уютная домашняя атмосфера. Я - Бублик ;) Opening hours:… · facebook.com
Kyrgyz, Restaurant · Чайхана NAVAT – это атмосфера оазиса, где господствует восточное гостеприимство, традиционная кухня и западное обслуживание. Здесь…
Cafe · state Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-02:00 · 208 улица Московская, Bishkek · instagram.com
Fast Food · кафе быстрого питания Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 148 улица Киев, Bishkek · burgerhouse.kg
Pizza, Burger, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 101 улица Боконбаева, Bishkek, 720040 · https://instagram @giraffe coffee
International, Pasta, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · facebook.com
восточная, Cafe · Национальная кухня, Халал, алкоголь запрещен · Bishkek
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00,17:00-23:00; Sa-Su 11:00-23:00 · 41 улица Исанов, Bishkek · gandhi.uds.app
Fish, Grill, Kebab, Local, Oriental, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · navat.kg
Burger, Korean, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 71 улица Киев, Bishkek · burgerhouse.kg
Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 147/1 проспект Чуй, Bishkek · buffet.kg
Mexican, Pizza, Russian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-02:00 · 75/1 улица Жукеева-Пудовкина · alligator-green.kg
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-01:00 · 68 улица Орозбеков Абдыкадыр, Bishkek · assorti.kg
Korean, Fried Chicken, Chicken, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 36 улица Эркиндик, Bishkek, 720040 · chicken-star.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · hua-zeng.kg
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · parkhotel.kg
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · facebook.com
European, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 · aristocrat.kg
Oriental, Asian, Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-00:00 · 21/1 Аалы Токомбаева улица, 720028 · kimpub.kg
Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-23:00 · coffee135.com.kg
Fusion, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · 103 улица Московская, Bishkek · navigator-cafe.kg
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-02:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 185 Юнусалиева Болота проспект
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 45 7 Апреля улица
Dessert, International, Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating · 183 улица Боконбаева, Bishkek
Steak House, Beef Bowl, Oriental, Deli, Grill, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-01:00 · 1 A улица Саякбай Каралаев, Bishkek · shashlyk.kg
Grill, Steak House, Restaurant · Grill/Steak House restaurant · 50/2 улица Медерова, Bishkek · sbbar.kg
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-01:00
Tea, Cake, Coffee Shop, Pizza, Burger, Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating · 25а улица Исанов, Bishkek
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00
Ukrainian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:00-02:00
Turkish, International, Chinese, Arab, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00
Russian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-00:00 · 41 Аалы Токомбаева улица
Kebab, Regional, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 27 Эркиндик бульвар, Bishkek, 720040
Breakfast, Burger, Coffee Shop, Donut, Tea, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-00:00; Sa-Su 09:00-00:00
Georgian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 259a Абдымомунов көчөсү
Italian Pizza, Pizza, Burger, Italian, Restaurant · Italian Pizza/Pizza restaurant · de_marco.kg
Ice Cream, Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating · 193a улица Тыныстанов, Bishkek
европейская, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-06:00 · 145 улица Шопоков, Bishkek, 720011
Uyghur, Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7
French, Restaurant · French restaurant
Azeri, Georgian, Restaurant · Azeri/Georgian restaurant
Arab, Restaurant · Arab restaurant · 27 улица Байтик Баатыра, Bishkek
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Airports
Manas International Airport (BSZ) 23 km to the centre
Bishkek, C, KG — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Tokmok Airport 60 km to the centre
Tokmok, C, KG
Burana Airport 61 km to the centre
Burana village, C, KG
Baytik Airport 16 km to the centre
Baytik, C, KG
Chat-Kol Aerodrome 28 km to the centre
Chat-Kol, C, KG
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Manas International Airport (BSZ); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
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