Samal-1 Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Republic Square
You can learn about the history of Almaty with a visit to Republic Square. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.
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 Tower
Learn about the local history of Almaty with a stop at Almaty Tower. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.
28 Panfilov Heroes Memorial Park
28 Panfilov Heroes Memorial Park is just one of the places to see in Almaty, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and spas.
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.
Activities
Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Tour (lunch included)
Lake Issyk with Turgen (Bear) Waterfall tour
Almaty: Lake Issyk with Turgen Waterfall Day Tour
From Almaty: Kolsay, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Day Trip
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon
Our pick of the best Samal-1 Hotel Deals
Grand Hotel Eurasia
"Staff was helpful and room was relatively clean and comfortable. The hotel is close to food and stores. The room did not have a window though and the transport from the airport mentioned in the description of the hotel does not exist."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025
Hotel Kazakhstan
"Reasonable hotel option. Pros: Building nice, rooms clean and comfortable though on the smaller side. Breakfast was terrific. Cons: no gym or fitness centre. Pool wasn't open in May 2026. The Barfly bar requires a 25000 KZT minimum tab for Friday and Saturday nights. Prohibitive if you're a solo ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Voyage
"Nice hotel. Stayed there 6 nights. Comfortable"
Reviewed on 9 July 2021
Almaty Hotel
Hostel O2
"Exceptional property. Very professionally managed indeed. Complimentary towels, slippers and shower soap is provided on arrival. There is also complimentary tea and drinking water. Very good indeed, would recommend 110%"
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Park Hotel Almaty
"I would have given a better rating but my room had no curtains other than a thin white curtain. It was daytime by 4:30 and could not sleep any more. Informed the front desk in the morning and she said the rooms usually have curtains and did not know why mine did not have any. In any case it was a ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Samal-1
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 Kazakhstan Museum of Arts.
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.
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 MEGA Park and Almaty Opera House.
Bostandyk District
If you're spending some time in Bostandyk District, Almaty Central Stadium and Republic Square are top sights worth seeing.
Jetysu District
When in Jetysu District, you can plan a visit to MEGA Park and Almaty Opera House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Auezov District
When in Auezov District, you can plan a visit to Medeu Skating Rink and Almaty Central Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
