Samal-1 Travel Guide

Almaty

Popular places to visit

Big Almaty Lake

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
Zenkov Cathedral

Zenkov Cathedral

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

Zenkov Cathedral

National Museum of Kazakhstan

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

National Museum of Kazakhstan

Central State Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing 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

You can enjoy a show at Almaty Opera House during your stay in Almaty. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

Almaty Opera House

MEGA Park

You can search for that perfect souvenir at MEGA Park during your stay in Almaty.

MEGA Park

Things to do

Almaty City Walking Tour

Almaty City Walking Tour

Rp1.093.440
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

Rp751.046
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

Rp897.600
per adult
Almaty Original City Tour
Full Day Guided Almaty City Tour

Full Day Guided Almaty City Tour + cable car

Rp734.400
per adult
Full Day Guided Almaty City Tour + cable car
Shooting tour - AK 47, Mosin -Nagant , Glock and others

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

Rp2.121.600
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

Rp1.060.800
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Almaty: Charyn Canyon, Kolsay, and Kaindy Lakes Day Trip
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Top hotels in Samal-1

Grand Hotel Eurasia

Grand Hotel Eurasia

4 out of 5
Zholdasbekov str 9A, Almaty
The price is Rp992.522 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp992.522
Rp1.111.625 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Dostyk Plaza and Central State Museum are located ...
5.2/10 (30 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 2 Nov 2024

Grand Hotel Eurasia
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 Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions MEGA Park and Gabit Musrepov Kazakh ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (119 reviews)
Really good gem
"Breakfast buffet is excellent. Staff is wonderful and helpful and honest. Highly recommend. Location is good too"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

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Uyut Hotel
Novotel Almaty City Center

Novotel Almaty City Center

4 out of 5
Dostyk Avenue 104 A, Almaty
The price is Rp2.181.544 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp2.181.544
Rp2.443.329 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kok Tobe Cable Car and Colibri are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (132 reviews)
Business Trip to Almaty
"I recently stayed at the Novotel City Centre for work, and both the hotel and its location were excellent. Unfortunately, I was overcharged by a taxi driver upon arrival at the airport, who demanded 40,000 KZT for a ride that should have cost only 10,000 KZT. However, a member of the hotel staff, ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Novotel Almaty City Center
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (239 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

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Rahat Palace Hotel

Rahat Palace Hotel

5 out of 5
29/6 St. Satpaev Avenue, Almaty
The price is Rp2.093.319 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
Rp2.093.319
Rp2.344.518 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kazakhstan Museum of Arts and Kasteev ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (209 reviews)
Fabulous!
"Fantastic hotel! The pool area is top notch, the breakfast buffet is superior with varying options every day, the room is very comfortable, and the staff are amazing. We would stay there again!"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Rahat Palace Hotel
Royal Park Hotel Almaty

Royal Park Hotel Almaty

3 out of 5
Sholokhov St. 29, Almaty
The price is Rp818.079 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
Rp818.079
Rp916.248 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gabit Musrepov Kazakh ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (47 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 21 May 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Samal-1

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Koktem-2 Micro District

While there might not be top attractions in Koktem-2 Micro District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Almaty Central Stadium and Republic Square.

Koktem-2 Micro District
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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

While Malaya Stanitsa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Aqua Park and Almaty Cathedral.

Malaya Stanitsa
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Jetysu District

When in Jetysu District, you can plan a visit to MEGA Park and Zenkov Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Jetysu District
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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

When in Auezov District, you can plan a visit to Almaty Central Stadium and MEGA Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Auezov District

Samal-1 Travel Guide