Smoking friendly holiday rentals in Mongolia

I really loved staying at this apartment! The place is beautiful, spacious and sunny and felt almost a bit "old school" airbnb - very thoughtfully equipped with everything a traveler might need for the stay, inviting and personal to make it feel like a temporary home, yet perfectly clean and free of unnecessary clutter. I especially enjoyed the mornings, preparing breakfast in the kitchen space and having some calm time at the table next to the window. I arrived very late at night after returning from a camping trip in the Mongolian countryside and Enkhtsetseg was so flexible, responsive and reliable, making sure that I would find the place quickly and safely. After camping I especially appreciated the really nice washing machine and iron. The area is quiet and peaceful, yet in decent walking distance from a lot of museums and other sights. Supermarkets and convenience stores are also close. I really hope I'll be able to book this apartment again in the future!

It was a last minute booking and I had a good night. The owner was very friendly and welcoming, helped with everything needed. Thank you.

The apartment met my expectations. Clean, warm, functional and comfortable apartment. Convenient location, quiet area. Thank you very much Misheel for the hospitable welcome! 🤗

Visiting family in the city. This home was in the perfect, walkable location! Just across the street from the State Dept Store and so close to many restaurants, museums and theaters. 2nd floor apartment. As with most apartments in the area; washer, no dryer. Convenient drying wrack hangs above the tub. Kitchen has all you need for cooking small meals. New rice cooker and full size fridge. Bedroom had loads of shelves in the cabinets to unpack your items. We really felt comfortable here for 10 days.

The location was great and it was close to everything.

Thank you for being such a great host! The communication was excellent, and you were super responsive to all our questions. The space was exactly as described, and the hospitality made our stay even more enjoyable. We would definitely recommend staying here!

The apartment is clean, well-equipped, and perfect for a short stay. It’s in a central, walkable location yet remains quiet at night. The host is highly responsive and helpful, ensuring everything runs smoothly. I had a great stay and highly recommend it to anyone visiting UB!

Very big clean room with great location and reasonable price. Highly recommended you.

More than an accommodation on AirBnB, it’s a unique all-inclusive experience. Do you want to discover the remote provinces of Mongolia and the life of the nomads? Enkhbayar is the right person for you. I spent a month alone with him, here is my feedback: 1- Why do you need a guide? Impossible to travel very far from the capital without a guide: chaotic roads (huge holes, mud, rivers...), extremely difficult driving (expect breakdown, puncture), no signs (even the locals get lost), complicated communication (no English speakers). Enkhbayar speaks quite good English, knows the north-west of Mongolia perfectly, and is an outstanding driver! Note: I wanted to go to the summer camp to document the nomadic life of reindeer herders, but if the journey is too long for you, Enkhbayar is very flexible and can take you wherever you want. He has different offers (1 day, 3 days, one week, etc.) and knows a lot of herders if you need (cows, horses, sheep, and even camels). 2- My stay in Mongolia with Enkhbayar Arrival in Ulan-Bator on 12/07, Enkhbayar came to pick me up at the airport at 6am. Departure for the reindeers camp the next morning. 5 days of travel (40h to 50h depending on the weather) to Tsagaannuur, magnificent landscapes, then horseback riding for 10 hours to reach the camp which is a few kilometres from the Russian border. I had never ridden a horse before (it went quite well despite some aches and pains; note that this last stage is psychologically/physically difficult - you can do it in 2 days by sleeping in a tent). Note: for the reindeers camp, it’s also possible to get a flight for Hovsgol, in order to avoid 2 or 3 days in car. Life in the camp Travelling alone, I slept in Enkhbayar's tipi with his wife and son. I was offered a private tipi but we were already getting on very well so we tipi-shared. They cooked every morning, lunchtime, evening. A few years ago they had a restaurant so they make very good food! Meat, noodles, soups, ravioli, bread, reindeer butter, reindeer milk... Staying several weeks I was able to sympathize with some nomads of the camp. To have a real discussion with them, I had to go through the translation of Enkhbayar. I can't describe in a few lines all the richness of this culture. Their hospitality and generosity is incredible; all the people in the camp are extremely kind. Tsattan and shamanism These people are called Tsattan because they are reindeer herders. Most of them are Buddhists and also follow the principles of shamanism. Enkhbayar's wife is a shaman. Respect their traditions and the rules that follow and you will have very good memories. The shamans in this camp do not use drugs or alcohol, so don't worry. Just make sure you don't take photos, videos or record sounds during the rituals (which are very occasional). The return The return journey also went very well. It is still a very long trip (count 6 days from the camp to Ulaanbaatar in order to have the possibility to have some breaks). If these few lines have made you want to visit Mongolia, I invite you to contact Enkhbayar. You can also contact me through him.