Alatau District

Almaty

Popular places to visit

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

Big Almaty Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Big Almaty Lake during your travels in Almaty. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Big Almaty Lake
Great place to visit. Follow the blue line.. Lots to see.

Zenkov Cathedral

After visiting Zenkov Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Almaty. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

Zenkov Cathedral

Medeu Skating Rink

Catch an event at Medeu Skating Rink during your trip to Almaty. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

Medeu Skating Rink

Almaty Opera House

You can enjoy a show at Almaty Opera House on your trip to Almaty. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

Almaty Opera House

MEGA Park

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at MEGA Park during your visit to Almaty.

MEGA Park

Dostyk Plaza

You can enjoy retail therapy at Dostyk Plaza during your trip to Almaty.

Dostyk Plaza

Things to do

Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car

Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car

￥7,178
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car
Kazakh Ethno-Village Group Tour

Kazakh Ethno-Village Group Tour

￥15,966
per adult
Kazakh Ethno-Village Group Tour
Shooting tour - AK 47, Mosin -Nagant , Glock and others

Shooting tour - AK 47, Mosin -Nagant , Glock and others

￥19,042
per adult
Shooting tour - AK 47, Mosin -Nagant , Glock and others
Almaty: Charyn Canyon, Kolsay, and Kaindy Lakes Day Trip

Almaty: Charyn Canyon, Kolsay, and Kaindy Lakes Day Trip

￥9,961
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Almaty: Charyn Canyon, Kolsay, and Kaindy Lakes Day Trip
Enjoy The Beauty of Kolsay Lake and Sharyn Grand Canyon

Kolsay Lake and Charyn Grand Canyon

￥7,223
per adult
Kolsay Lake and Charyn Grand Canyon
Almaty: Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyon 2-Day Tour

Almaty: Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyon 2-Day Tour

￥21,972
per adult
Almaty: Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyon 2-Day Tour
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Alatau District Hotel Deals

Rim Grand Hotel

Rim Grand Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Severnoe kolco 168, Almaty, Almaty
The price is ￥10,699 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
￥10,699
￥11,983 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Gabit Musrepov Kazakh Theatre ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"The staff are very responsive and helpful and the hotel is very clean."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Rim Grand Hotel
Hotel Kazakhstan

Hotel Kazakhstan

4 out of 5
Dostyk ave 52/2, Almaty
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! (267 reviews)
"Very convenient location, walkable to many shops and restaurants. The rooms are older and have not been updated in a while, and the hotel was under construction at the time we stayed, but the amazing staff and the excellent breakfast made up for it and I would stay again."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

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Uyut Hotel

Uyut Hotel

4 out of 5
Gogol Street 127/1, intersection with Seifullin Street, Almaty
The price is ￥13,602 per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
￥13,602
￥15,522 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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! (143 reviews)
"It is located quite and nice neiborthood,"

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Uyut Hotel
Holiday Inn ALMATY by IHG

Holiday Inn ALMATY by IHG

4.5 out of 5
Timiryazev 2 D, Almaty
The price is ￥14,314 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
￥14,314
￥16,942 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (271 reviews)
"Good place"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Holiday Inn ALMATY by IHG
Hostel O2

Hostel O2

1 out of 5
273/5 Tole Bi Street, Almaty, Almaty
The price is ￥2,379 per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
￥2,379
￥2,664 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
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 Apr 4, 2025

Hostel O2
Hotel Kazzhol Almaty

Hotel Kazzhol Almaty

4 out of 5
Gogol Street, 127/1, Almaty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥12,270 per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
￥12,270
￥13,811 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Hippodrome and MEGA Park are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (104 reviews)
"Front desk were extremely helpful Room was clean comfortable- Good location"

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2025

Hotel Kazzhol Almaty
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Other neighborhoods around Alatau District

Samsas are Central Asian savory meat-filled pastries traditionally baked in a clay oven. They have been the perfect on-the-go lunch or snack in my short time so far here in Almaty! Looking forward to more! 🍽️ . . . #kazakhstan #travel #traveltokazakhstan #culture #cultural #explore #explorekazakhstan #vacation #summer #summertrip #tourist #tourism #trynewthings #exploretheworld #seetheworld #almaty #explorealmaty #travelphotography #doyoutravel #goexplore #travelmore #lovetotravel #wonderfulplaces #roamtheplanet #travellifestyle #foodforward #tripofalifetime #gotravel #lovetotravel #wonderfulplaces

Jetysu District

Jetysu District might not have many top sights, but MEGA Park and Almaty Opera House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Jetysu 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
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
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Koktem-2 Micro District

While Koktem-2 Micro District isn't home to many top sights, Almaty Central Stadium and Republic Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

Koktem-2 Micro District
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Malaya Stanitsa

Malaya Stanitsa might not have many top sights, but MEGA Park and Almaty Opera House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Malaya Stanitsa
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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

Alatau District