Must-see hotels in Almaty

  • Rixos Almaty

    Almaty

    The rooms at Almaty's most luxurious hotel are suitably sumptuous but surprisingly understated and decked out in neutral shades. The Olympic-sized…

  • Interhouse Almaty

    Almaty

    This three-storey house on the outskirts of the city hides one of the country's best hostels. The warm welcome from the owner makes guests feel like…

  • Sky Hostel

    Almaty

    Vying for the title of 'Almaty's Top Hostel', this friendly place has earned a steady stream of guests for its pop-arty decor, helpful English-speaking…

  • Hotel Kazzhol

    Almaty

    The cheaper rooms in this efficient, sparkling-clean hotel on a quiet lane off Zhibek Zholy are the best value at this price level. Desk staff speak…

  • Rahat Palace Hotel

    Almaty

    A classy business-oriented hotel with more reasonable rates than most competitors, the Rahat boasts two good restaurants, a spa as well as a fitness…

  • Hotel Mildom

    Almaty

    Contemporary art and beguiling carpeting are welcome splashes of colour at this intimate hotel in the centre of the city. The young, English-speaking…

  • Almaty Backpackers

    Almaty

    This hostel is one of the best in town. It's certainly the most spacious, with large rooms and a good outdoor area with a sociable atmosphere. All rooms,…

  • Hotel Voyage

    Almaty

    Helpful multi-lingual staff, balconies from which to observe the city and power showers are some of the boons at this friendly hotel. Rooms are mid-sized…

  • InterContinental Almaty

    Almaty

    This glitzy high-rise is the lodging of choice for many foreign business-folk. It has plenty of five-star amenities, including four restaurants, a classy…

  • Nomad's Guesthouse

    Almaty

    This large, friendly hostel represents the best value when it comes to a supercentral stay near the Green Market and Panfilov Park. The private rooms have…

  • Hotel Uyut

    Almaty

    The Uyut has a traditionally ornate decor, and is a welcoming and, as its name translates, cosy place to hang your head. Rooms are decked out in earthy…

  • Hotel D'Rami

    Almaty

    The eight rooms in this new minihotel are low-key, but absolutely spotless, and the central location makes this an ideal base from which to launch…

  • Grand Hotel Tien Shan

    Almaty

    An elegant hotel in the handsome former Geology Ministry building, with attractive, good-sized rooms and friendly staff. Rates include an excellent spa…

  • Lessor Apartments

    Almaty

    Lessor rents out ordinary city-centre apartments for two to four people with kitchen and bathroom, most within a five-minute walk of its office. The…

  • Ambassador Hotel

    Almaty

    A very good medium-sized hotel in the heart of the city, in a modernised 1930s building with classical decor and a good Turkish/European restaurant. Free…

  • Hotel Otrar

    Almaty

    Well situated facing Panfilov Park, the Otrar is a Soviet masterpiece of marble, dim lighting and flimsy-looking, tiny balconies, whose well-kept rooms…

  • Hotel Turkestan

    Almaty

    This hotel opposite the Green Market, used by many regional traders, is reasonable value but security is not the tightest. Standard rooms are in…

  • Hotel Astra

    Almaty

    A short walk from Almaty-II train station, this is a relatively good-value place with professional, English-speaking reception and pleasant, carpeted…

  • City Hotel Tien Shan

    Almaty

    This hotel has huge, carpeted and well-equipped rooms with balcony, and an English-speaking reception, though not all staff would be recipients of the Mr…

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