Almaty

Travel Guide

Almaty
Almaty
Almaty
Almaty
Big Almaty lake.        Duration 1 day
     It is located 18 km from the city of Almaty and it gives an excellent opportunity to see a beautiful mountain gorge in one day. Take a walk along the path among the coniferous forest through three mountain glades and drive up to the height of the glaciers to 3300m. above sea level.
The walk takes about 2 hours.
    Undoubtedly, Lake Big Almaty is very beautiful, but only if you are lucky to see the high water level and the color of the lake will not change because of precipitation or water flows. Plus at the end of the program you can visit a unique show of hunting birds, which is held in the same gorge.

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
Big Almaty Lake is so close to the city that you can take a taxi to it! Enjoy beautiful views, hiking, and picnic spots
#adventure #nature #greatoutdoors

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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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
Charyn canyon, in Almaty, Kazakhstan

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
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! (296 reviews)
Allowed early check in but room was basic

Reviewed on 2025/12/15

Hotel Kazakhstan
Uyut Hotel

Uyut Hotel

4 out of 5
Gogol Street 127/1 Almaty
Book a stay at this 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! (162 reviews)
Hotel is very clean and cozy. Staff is very nice and helpful, they took really good care of my elderly mother. Special thanks to Galia. And they gave us a bottle of champagne as a New Year gift!

Reviewed on 2026/1/1

Uyut Hotel
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 Jan 16 to Jan 17
NT$2,283
NT$2,648 total
Jan 16 - Jan 17
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! (68 reviews)
I like it

Reviewed on 2025/10/18

Royal Park 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.
Lessor Apartments

Lessor Apartments

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

Reviewed on 2025/10/19

Lessor Apartments
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
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
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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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.