Homestays in Harhorin

This guesthouse has 22 years of tradition and You can see it. They have perfected everything. Very informative, well organised, easy to navigate, clearly stated expectations on guest behaviour (which I appreciate). The family that runs the place is very friendly, helpful, and welcoming. They are always happy to advise and assist. The place is very clean (thoroughly cleaned every morning), kept, water is hot, sheets are spotless, blankets warm. Drinking water and hot water with coffee and tea are available in the mess room the whole day. Wifi works great. Breakfasts are excellent, having an egg, toast with butter and jam, and a nice dish which changes every day—during my stay we had Olivier, Vinegret, and a nice pasta dish. There is an outside kitchen where You can cook. You need Your own Mongolian-type gas cartridge, which is sold everywhere for less than a dollar. Pots and other utensils are available. There is also a small fridge, microwave, and toaster. There's a lot of parking space, and a small porch where You can park bicycles.

I really liked this guesthouse. It was about $22 usd a night, pretty reasonable, and the place was super clean, modern, and comfy. The bathroom was actually the best I’ve used in Mongolia, spacious, good water pressure, and they even provided shampoo, lotion, and soap. The owner and his daughter both speak English, so communication was easy. The owner was super friendly and welcoming, he is a kind, gentle dad. His daughters were really sweet too. The meals the daughter cooked were amazing, so tasty and filling! The dining ger was really pretty, and breakfast was included in the room price. Dinner costs extra, but it’s totally worth it (especially since there aren’t many restaurants nearby). Being able to eat here was a big plus. One of the moments that really touched me was when I was about to go for a walk alone up the hill behind the guesthouse, and the oldest daughter suddenly called out and said her younger brothers could go with me. They didn’t speak much English, but they were so friendly and chatty that I didn’t feel alone at all. From the hill, you get a full view of Kharkhorin, the Orkhon River reflecting the sunset, and endless grasslands stretching beyond the town. The whole scene, covered in the evening glow, was just stunning. This place used to be the capital of the Mongol Empire back in Genghis Khan’s time, and as a World Heritage Site, it really feels like a place where time has stood still. The next morning, the two brothers even played chess with me. They were super smart and quick, while I took forever to make my moves and felt kinda bad, I was honestly really happy and thankful they wanted to play with me. I only have one younger brother and we don’t see each other much, so I really admire the close bond this family has. All the kids were adorable, it just felt so warm and homey!🥹 The next day, the owner gave me a ride to town, and when I later realized I forgot my plug, he even brought it over to me. I really appreciated it!

Friendly and helpful staff. Very good breakfast. We particularly enjoyed the throat singing, Mongolian dancing, and horse head fiddle concert after dinner.