Almaty

Travel Guide

Almaty
Almaty
Almaty
Photo by Raisa Wells
Photo by Raisa Wells

Where to stay in Almaty

Big Almaty Lake

Almaly District

While you're in Almaly District, take in top sights like MEGA Park and jump on the metro at Almaly to see more of the city.

Almaly District
Sirniki are Russian cheese pancakes cooked crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Sweet with a slight tang from the farmer's cheese, they pair well with fruit jam or mousse

Medeu District

While visiting Medeu District, you might make a stop by sights like Shymbulak Ski Resort and Medeo.

Medeu District
A trip to Almaty, Kazakhstan isn't complete without a day trip to Big Almaty Lake. Wear layers as the lake is over 8000 ft above sea level

Bostandyk District

If you're spending some time in Bostandyk District, Almaty Central Stadium and Republic Square are top sights worth seeing.

Bostandyk District
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Auezov District

While Auezov District isn't home to many top sights, Almaty Central Stadium and MEGA Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Auezov District
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Samal-1

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Samal-1, you might make a stop by sights like National Museum of Kazakhstan and Central State Museum.

Samal-1
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Alatau District

While visiting Alatau District, you might make a stop by sights like Almaty Arena and Medeu Skating Rink.

Alatau District
Hotel Kazakhstan

Hotel Kazakhstan

4 out of 5
Dostyk ave 52/2, Almaty
The price is NT$2,698 per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
NT$2,698
NT$3,022 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (275 reviews)
Nice size room, great location! Only downside was the WiFi was temperamental. I also wouldn’t recommend using their exchange service: rates are worse than the airport and the guy working there is rude.

Reviewed on 2025/10/11

Hotel Kazakhstan
Uyut Hotel

Uyut Hotel

4 out of 5
Gogol Street 127/1, intersection with Seifullin Street, Almaty
The price is NT$3,337 per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
NT$3,337
NT$3,738 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions MEGA Park and Gabit Musrepov Kazakh ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (149 reviews)
Great location, clean rooms, nice staff, all around!

Reviewed on 2025/10/19

Uyut Hotel
Hostel O2

Hostel O2

1 out of 5
273/5 Tole Bi Street, Almaty, Almaty
The price is NT$496 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
NT$496
NT$555 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Almaty. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Medeu Skating Rink and Republican German Drama ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
新しい、男性スタッフのサービスが良かった。

Reviewed on 2025/4/4

Hostel O2
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beles Apartments

Beles Apartments

4 out of 5
62 Ulitsa Kyz Zhibek, Almaty, Almaty
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Almaty. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Almaty Tower and Dostyk Plaza are located ...
6/10 (1 review)
the property is pretty nice and new but the location is not very convenient

Reviewed on 2025/7/30

Beles Apartments
Lessor Apartments

Lessor Apartments

3.5 out of 5
74 Zheltoksan St, Almaty
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Almaty. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Gabit Musrepov Kazakh Theatre ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
Quiet area in a beautiful country

Reviewed on 2025/10/19

Lessor Apartments
Warm House Apart Hotel Almaty

Warm House Apart Hotel Almaty

2.5 out of 5
Al-Farabi 116/21, 21B, Almaty, Almaty
Stay at this aparthotel in Almaty. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sunkar International Ski Jump Complex and Botanical ...
Warm House Apart Hotel Almaty
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Almaty

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
18
5 - Excellent 38%
4 - Good
27
4 - Good 56%
3 - Okay
2
3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 2%

5/5 - Excellent

Hélène

A fantastic city filled with wonderful people, I strongly advise everyone to visit the great country of Kazakhstan and enjoy the welcoming attitude of the very noce Kazakh people.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Polluted, difficult to get around but visited the mountain and it was wonderful.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Amiable ex-Soviet city, leafy & laid out on grid-pattern.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Arasan Spa was good.

5/5 - Excellent

Nadia

Almaty is a fun, interesting, and charming city. People are very friendly, and it is located in a beautiful area.

5/5 - Excellent

Jackie

It is a friendly city with a fantastic view.