Guidebook for Ulaanbaatar
Shopping
The State Department Store (SDS) or Ikh Delguur is a great place to get anything under the sun from food to clothes to camping gear and even a good selection of gifts! It is also open till late!
78 locals recommend
State Department Store (Ulsin Ikh Delguur)
The State Department Store (SDS) or Ikh Delguur is a great place to get anything under the sun from food to clothes to camping gear and even a good selection of gifts! It is also open till late!
The one and only place to get fair trade products in UB. They offer some lovely things at a very reasonable price.
31 locals recommend
Mary & Martha Mongolia
The one and only place to get fair trade products in UB. They offer some lovely things at a very reasonable price.
It is often stated this is the largest open air market in Asia. Whatever the facts this is a spectacular place to explore.
45 locals recommend
Naran Tuul Market
It is often stated this is the largest open air market in Asia. Whatever the facts this is a spectacular place to explore.
Sightseeing
This is a fascinating statue that represents the link the Soviet past of Mongolia had with the outside world through music.
33 locals recommend
Beatles Statue
This is a fascinating statue that represents the link the Soviet past of Mongolia had with the outside world through music.
Ulaanbaatar Circus
Circus ParkingA interesting specical in the city centre.
Sukhbaatar Square
The epicentre of political and business life in Mongolia.
The Parliament Building of Mongolia. An interesting building with a statue of Chingis Khan (Ghengis Khan) sitting proud overlooking the square.
30 locals recommend
Parliament Building
The Parliament Building of Mongolia. An interesting building with a statue of Chingis Khan (Ghengis Khan) sitting proud overlooking the square.
A building that quintessentially sums up modern Mongolia.
32 locals recommend
The Blue Sky Hotel and Tower
17 Энх Тайваны Өргөн ЧөлөөA building that quintessentially sums up modern Mongolia.
Gandan Monastery District
A serene and unique temple in the heart of Ulaanbaatar.
A gem in the rough. This is a fascinating little museum that could be easily missed.
31 locals recommend
Ulaanbaatar City Museum
Peace AvenueA gem in the rough. This is a fascinating little museum that could be easily missed.
To be honest this location is more about the park than the statue. There are not so many green open spaces left in the city. This makes a nice escape from city life if you can find it!
31 locals recommend
Yavuukhulan Memorial Statue
To be honest this location is more about the park than the statue. There are not so many green open spaces left in the city. This makes a nice escape from city life if you can find it!
The Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs
L.Laagan's StreetThe dinosaur museum of Mongolia.
Everything Else
A large presence within the city centre highlighting Mongolia's Soviet past.
30 locals recommend
Embassy of Russia
A large presence within the city centre highlighting Mongolia's Soviet past.
Турк Улсын Элчин Сайдын Яам
A beautifully restored building in the heart of UB.
Our location is just a few steps from your apartment, making it easy to let us know if you have any problems or just want to say hi!
30 locals recommend
MAD Urban
Our location is just a few steps from your apartment, making it easy to let us know if you have any problems or just want to say hi!
Embassy of Japan
Embassy RoadEmbassy of Japan.
Altainkhuder LLC
Embassy RoadSouth Korea Embassy.
British Embassy
British Embassy.
This is where you buy tickets for the Transiberian and to other destinations in Mongolia.
36 locals recommend
Улан-Батор
This is where you buy tickets for the Transiberian and to other destinations in Mongolia.
Embassy of Canada
Сүхбаатарын талбайн гудамжEmbassy of Canada.
Embassy of the Czech Republic
Embassy of Czech Republic.
Ambassade de France
Embassy of France.
Embassy of India
Embassy of India.
Embassy of Federal Republic of Germany
Embassy of Germany.
Embassy of Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Самбуугийн гудамжEmbassy of North Korea.
Embassy of Hungary
Peace AvenueEmbassy of Hungary.
Embassy of People's Republic of China
Embassy of China.
The Cuban Embassy in Mongolia
18 Negdsen Undestnii RdEmbassy of Cuba.
Embassy of Kazakhstan
31-4/6 Зайсангийн гудамжEmbassy of Kazakhstan.
Embassy of Kuwait in Ulaanbaatar
Zaisan StreetEmbassy of Kuwait.
Laos Embassy
Denver StreetEmbassy of Laos.
Poland Embassy
Бадарчин Аялаажавын Товчоо StreetEmbassy of Poland.
Embassy of San Marino
Самбуугийн гудамжEmbassy of San Marino.
Tajikistan Embassy
Embassy of Tajikistan.
Embassy of the United States
Embassy of the United States.
Embassy of Vietnam
Embassy of Vietnam.
Essentials
A great place to buy food and experience contemporary Mongolian life.
34 locals recommend
Mercury Food Market
A great place to buy food and experience contemporary Mongolian life.
Good Price is Mongolia's premium super market. It is pricier than other places to buy food but great to get one or two extra items (especially if you are homesick!).
32 locals recommend
Good Price Market 2
100 Seoul StGood Price is Mongolia's premium super market. It is pricier than other places to buy food but great to get one or two extra items (especially if you are homesick!).
Food Scene
One of our favourite places to get a bite to eat. Consistent service and quality food.
39 locals recommend
Rosewood Kitchen + Enoteca
One of our favourite places to get a bite to eat. Consistent service and quality food.
A brilliant place to eat. This Japanese restaurant has been here for years, the menu has hardly changed and it is great!
38 locals recommend
Sakura Bakery
Prime Minister Tserendorj StreetA brilliant place to eat. This Japanese restaurant has been here for years, the menu has hardly changed and it is great!
Cafe Amsterdam
A nice spot to read a book and have a snack.
There is a great bar with a great view on one of the upper floors of the hotel.
30 locals recommend
Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel
15 Prime Minister A.Amar StThere is a great bar with a great view on one of the upper floors of the hotel.
A great cost friendly way to have a meal in UB. The vegan food it tasty and the staff are always friendly.
(If you aren't used to vegan food don't be fazed it is great!)
30 locals recommend
Loving Hut
A great cost friendly way to have a meal in UB. The vegan food it tasty and the staff are always friendly.
(If you aren't used to vegan food don't be fazed it is great!)
Luna Blanca Restaurant
11 Sukhbaatar StA vegan restraint that has a great reputation.
Namaste Baga Toiruu
Бага тойрогSome good Indian food. You leave the restaurant replete !
Arts & Culture
This is an amazing museum that will really provide a great insight into the History of Mongolia.
69 locals recommend
National History Museum
1 Жуулчны ГудамжThis is an amazing museum that will really provide a great insight into the History of Mongolia.
Watch a western or Mongolian film if you want to take a break from your Mongol adventure.
43 locals recommend
Urgoo Cinema
Бага тойрууWatch a western or Mongolian film if you want to take a break from your Mongol adventure.
The Cultural Palace is an interesting building that screams Soviet period architecture. There is a nice art gallery inside and the city's first record shop.
30 locals recommend
Central Cultural Palace
Ерөнхий сайд А.Амарын гудамжThe Cultural Palace is an interesting building that screams Soviet period architecture. There is a nice art gallery inside and the city's first record shop.
The ballet in Mongolia is a must. The value for money is incredible. The production quality is truly amazing - it has great costumes, stages and precision dancers!
42 locals recommend
State Opera and Ballet Academic Theater
Сүхбаатарын талбайн гудамжThe ballet in Mongolia is a must. The value for money is incredible. The production quality is truly amazing - it has great costumes, stages and precision dancers!
Nothing sums up Mongolian culture quite like wrestling! Let us know if you have more questions I am sure we can help find information.
35 locals recommend
Ulaanbaatar
Nothing sums up Mongolian culture quite like wrestling! Let us know if you have more questions I am sure we can help find information.
Another cinema. A nice place to relax if the weather isn't great (i.e. during the winter!).
42 locals recommend
Тэнгис кино театр
Another cinema. A nice place to relax if the weather isn't great (i.e. during the winter!).
This beautiful gem holds hundreds of refine, beautiful pieces of art, traditional costumes, little objects, but it also contains rooms for temporary exhibitions of artists you may even meet !
39 locals recommend
The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum
Sambuu StreetThis beautiful gem holds hundreds of refine, beautiful pieces of art, traditional costumes, little objects, but it also contains rooms for temporary exhibitions of artists you may even meet !