Is Ulaanbaatar a Good Place to Live? Pros and Cons

Pros of living in Ulaanbaatar

• More than one hospital is available in the wider central area

  Multiple hospitals are located within about 12 km of the centre. That gives residents more than one healthcare facility to compare for location and services. Hospital examples include Gurvan Gal Hospital Map, Unimed International Hospital Map and UB Songdo Hospital Map.

• Multiple libraries can make study routines more flexible

  More than one library is located within about 12 km of the centre, giving students alternatives for quiet study or research outside their main campus. Library examples include UB Public Library - Хотын Төв Номын Сан Map, Natsagdorj Library Map and Ider Inst Map.

• Several universities give students more than one institution to compare

  More than one university is located within about 10 km of the city centre. That gives prospective students a broader local shortlist for programmes, housing and campus location. University examples include National University of Mongolia (~1.2 km), Mongolian National University (~1.2 km) and University of the Humanities (~1.0 km).

• There are plenty of cultural and historic places to build a visit around

  Multiple museums, historic places and arts or entertainment venues sit within about 12 km of the centre. That gives visitors enough nearby options to build a fuller itinerary instead of depending on one headline attraction. Nearby examples include The Natural History Museum of Mongolia Map, The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum Map and National Museum of Mongolia Map.

• Several parks or playgrounds add everyday outdoor options

  Several parks or playgrounds are located within about 12 km of the centre. That gives residents and families multiple places for walks, play or outdoor breaks. Nearby examples include Парк Map, Parkhaus Map and Champion 1250 Map.

• There is a broad choice of hotels around the central area

  A substantial number of hotels are located within about 12 km of the centre. That gives visitors more neighbourhood and price-point options when choosing a base for the trip. Hotel examples include Holiday Inn Ulaanbaatar by IHG Map, Novotel Ulaanbaatar Map and Ramada by Wyndham Ulaanbaatar Citycenter Map.

• A scheduled-service airport is relatively close to the city

  Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport is about 31 km away in a straight line, making it a relatively close arrival point for the city. Check the real road or rail transfer for your travel time.