Samal-1

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

4.5/5(14 reviews)

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

4.5/5(11 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Almaty with a visit to Zenkov Cathedral. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

Zenkov Cathedral

National Museum of Kazakhstan

5/5(5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at National Museum of Kazakhstan during your travels in Almaty. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

National Museum of Kazakhstan

Central State Museum

4/5(1 review)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Central State Museum during your trip to Almaty. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

Central State Museum

Almaty Opera House

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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

4/5(2 reviews)

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

MEGA Park

Things to do

Almaty Walking Tour: 9 Must-See Sights in a Small Group

Almaty Walking Tour: 9 Must-See Sights in a Small Group

￥9,544
per adult
Almaty Walking Tour: 9 Must-See Sights in a Small Group
Almaty City Walking Tour

Almaty City Walking Tour

￥9,688
per adult
Almaty City Walking Tour
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car

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

￥7,085
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car
Almaty Original City Tour

Almaty Original City Tour

￥7,953
per adult
Almaty Original City Tour
Almaty: Charyn Canyon, Kolsay, and Kaindy Lakes Day Trip

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

￥8,387
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Almaty: Charyn Canyon, Kolsay, and Kaindy Lakes Day Trip
Full Day Guided Almaty City Tour

Full Day Guided Almaty City Tour + cable car

￥6,507
per adult
Full Day Guided Almaty City Tour + cable car
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Samal-1 Hotel Deals

Grand Hotel Eurasia
Grand Hotel Eurasia
4 out of 5
Zholdasbekov str 9A, Almaty
The price is ￥9,283 per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
￥9,283
￥10,397 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Dostyk Plaza and Central State Museum are located ...
5.2/10 (29 reviews)
"Big thanks to all personnel, especially the receptionists who help guests with the check in process and helping with WiFi and the like. Great location, close to the USA embassy."

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2024

Grand Hotel Eurasia
Hotel Kazakhstan
Hotel Kazakhstan
4 out of 5
Dostyk ave 52/2, Almaty
The price is ￥17,716 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
￥17,716
￥19,842 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (229 reviews)
"I liked this hotel, it’s a little old but good location and great breakfast. The view from 8th floor was brilliant. The bed a shower were good, but the service people were helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

Hotel Kazakhstan
Novotel Almaty City Center
Novotel Almaty City Center
4 out of 5
Dostyk Avenue 104 A, Almaty
The price is ￥20,201 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
￥20,201
￥22,625 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kok Tobe Cable Car and Colibri are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (128 reviews)
"I thought the staff were really nice and helpful. The hotel is also located close to most everything."

Reviewed on May 25, 2025

Novotel Almaty City Center
Uyut Hotel
Uyut Hotel
4 out of 5
Gogol Street 127/1, intersection with Seifullin Street, Almaty
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! (113 reviews)
"We enjoyed a clean, spacious room with comfortable beds, and a good AC. The breakfast offers more than enough options to start your day off right. We also enjoyed the exercise space and the Banya. Easy walking to a verity of restaurants."

Reviewed on May 29, 2025

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Royal Park Hotel Almaty
Royal Park Hotel Almaty
3 out of 5
Sholokhov St. 29, Almaty
The price is ￥7,651 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
￥7,651
￥8,569 total
Jun 23 - Jun 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gabit Musrepov Kazakh ...
9/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
"Very convenient hotel close to the airport, perfect for layovers. The room was clean, comfortable and good amenities. Staff at the reception were helpful and pleasant. The hotel has a dining hall where I had a very good and juicy ribeye. Not sure about the area around, but overall highly recommended ..."

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

Royal Park Hotel Almaty
Rahat Palace Hotel
Rahat Palace Hotel
5 out of 5
29/6 St. Satpaev Avenue, Almaty
The price is ￥14,605 per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
￥14,605
￥16,489 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kazakhstan Museum of Arts and Kasteev ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (203 reviews)
"A very nice, comfortable hotel. Great breakfast in the restaurant and a nice bar/reataurant in the lobby. The spa is a very nice extra."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2025

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Other neighborhoods around Samal-1

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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
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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Malaya Stanitsa

Malaya Stanitsa might not have many top sights, but Almaty Cathedral and Zenkov Cathedral are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Malaya Stanitsa
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Jetysu District

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

Jetysu 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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