Alatau District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

4/5(1 review)

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

Almaty Opera House

Republic Square

4/5(1 review)

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

Republic Square

MEGA Park

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

MEGA Park

Activities

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

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

NZ$82
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

NZ$92
per adult
Almaty Original City Tour
Full Day Guided Almaty City Tour

Full Day Guided Almaty City Tour + cable car

NZ$75
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

NZ$216
per adult
Shooting tour - AK 47, Mosin -Nagant , Glock and others
Private Tour in Big Almaty Lake

Private Tour in Big Almaty Lake

NZ$181
per adult
Private Tour in Big Almaty Lake
Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan 7d6n

Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan 7d6n

NZ$1,914
per adult
Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan 7d6n
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Our pick of the best Alatau District Hotel Deals

Novotel Almaty City Center
Novotel Almaty City Center
4 out of 5
Dostyk Avenue 104 A, Almaty
The price is NZ$256 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$256
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (131 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 WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (231 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 16 Jun. 2025

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Hotel Kazakhstan
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! (115 reviews)
Hotel in Central Almaty in quiet location
"Very good buffet breakfast. Hotel in quiet area in central Almaty. Good WiFi, kettle TV with English channels."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

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Uyut Hotel
Rahat Palace Hotel
Rahat Palace Hotel
5 out of 5
29/6 St. Satpaev Avenue, Almaty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$185 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$185
13 July - 14 July
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! (206 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 6 Jun. 2025

Rahat Palace Hotel
Royal Park Hotel Almaty
Royal Park Hotel Almaty
3 out of 5
Sholokhov St. 29, Almaty
The price is NZ$97 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$97
8 July - 9 July
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! (45 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

Royal Park Hotel Almaty
Grand Hotel Tien Shan
Grand Hotel Tien Shan
4 out of 5
115 Bogenbay Batyr Street, Almaty
The price is NZ$251 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$251
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (295 reviews)
"We stayed on the ground floor away from the road and it was really quiet. The breakfast was ok for a small hotel. We found the hotel comfortable.We did have a safe problem, which wasn’t fixed, but we did only stay 2 nights."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Alatau District

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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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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
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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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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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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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Samal-1

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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