Almaty

Travel Guide

A famous hiking trail near the famous tourist site Kok Zhailau. Mountain Almaty amazing panorama.
A famous hiking trail near the famous tourist site Kok Zhailau. Mountain Almaty amazing panorama.
Big Almaty Lake ,Tien Shan mountains in Almaty, Kazakhstan
ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN - JULY 10, 2016: Panorama of the First President's Park.
Almaty

Where to stay in Almaty

Almaty

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
Almaty is a frozen land in the winter. This cathedral is one of the main sites in the center of the city.

Medeu District

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

Medeu District
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Bostandyk District

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

Bostandyk District
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Auezov District

While Auezov District isn't home to many top sights, Medeu Skating Rink and Almaty Central Stadium 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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Nauryzbay District

While Nauryzbay District isn't home to many top sights, MEGA Alma-Ata and Casino Zodiak are some notable places to visit nearby.

Nauryzbay District
Hotel Kazakhstan

Hotel Kazakhstan

4 out of 5
Dostyk ave 52/2 Almaty
Book a stay at this 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! (301 reviews)
Do not go to BarFly restarant. It is terrible

Reviewed on 2026/1/16

Hotel Kazakhstan
Royal Park Hotel Almaty

Royal Park Hotel Almaty

3 out of 5
Sholokhov St. 29 Almaty
The price is NT$2,283 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
NT$2,283
NT$2,649 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gabit Musrepov Kazakh ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (69 reviews)
I like it

Reviewed on 2025/10/18

Royal Park Hotel Almaty
Grand Hotel Tien Shan

Grand Hotel Tien Shan

4 out of 5
115 Bogenbay Batyr Street Almaty
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (318 reviews)
Good breakfast

Reviewed on 2025/12/12

Grand Hotel Tien Shan
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 aparthotel in Almaty. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Shymbulak Ski Resort and Almaty Tower are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
It’s quiet and clean . For its money it’s really good place

Reviewed on 2025/12/31

Beles Apartments
Business Aparts near MEGA Almaty

Business Aparts near MEGA Almaty

3.5 out of 5
Gagarina Almaty Almaty
Stay at this apartment in Almaty. Enjoy free WiFi, slippers, and climate control. Popular attractions MEGA Alma-Ata and First President of Kazakhstan Park are ...
Business Aparts near MEGA Almaty
Warm House Apart Hotel Almaty

Warm House Apart Hotel Almaty

2.5 out of 5
Al-Farabi 116/21 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.