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

<p>We&#39;re taking you to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, and sharing everything you need to know before you go! We cover the city&#39;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.</p><p><strong>Highlights of this Bishkek episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p>How to get to Bishkek &amp; from the airport to your hotel</p></li><li><p>Tips for visiting Bishkek (cash, e-SIMs, Yandex Go, tipping &amp; more)</p></li><li><p>Where to stay in Bishkek</p></li><li><p>Bishkek Central Mosque (Turkish Central Mosque)</p></li><li><p>Victory Square</p></li><li><p>Oak Park &amp; the Open-Air Sculpture Museum</p></li><li><p>Vladimir Lenin Statue</p></li><li><p>State Historical Museum</p></li><li><p>Panfilov Park</p></li><li><p>Ala-Too Square &amp; the changing of the guard</p></li><li><p>Osh Bazaar</p></li><li><p>Dinner at Papuri (Georgian khinkali!)</p></li></ul><p><strong>Hotels in Bishkek we recommend:</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://expedia.tpk.lu/8nfZ7umc"><u>Sheraton Bishkek</u></a> — booked with Marriott points, great home base before and after the tour</p></li><li><p><a href="https://expedia.tpk.lu/8JO06FUv"><u>Ak Keme Hotel</u></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://expedia.tpk.lu/LerH2Uzs"><u>Orion Hotel Bishkek</u></a></p></li></ul><p>Book a <a href="https://viator.tpk.lu/hsxqYEnG"><u>Private Airport Transfer</u></a> from Manas International Airport to your hotel — it&#39;s about 45 minutes into the city.</p><p>Check out our <a href="https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/travelsquadpodcast/Kyrgyzstan?medium=link&medium_version=shop&campaign=SN"><u>Kyrgyzstan Viator Experiences</u></a> for all activities we recommend and even some we wanted to do but couldn&#39;t get to.</p><p>Find a great flight deal to Bishkek with <a href="https://thriftytraveler.com/a/travelsquadpodcast"><strong>Thrifty Traveler Premium</strong></a>&#39;s flight deals. Use our promo code <strong>TSP</strong> to get $20 off your first year subscription.</p><p>—---------------------------------------</p><p><strong>Shop:</strong> <a href="https://shoptravelsquad.com/collections/travel-itineraries"><u>Trip Itineraries</u></a> &amp; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/travelsquadpodcast"><u>Amazon Storefront</u></a></p><p><strong>Connect:</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g"><u>YouTube</u></a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@travelsquadpodcast">