Samal-1 Travel Guide

Almaty

Popular places to visit

Big Almaty Lake

Big Almaty Lake

4.5/5(2 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
Zenkov Cathedral

Zenkov Cathedral

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

3/5(1 review)

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

3/5(1 review)

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

3.5/5(2 reviews)

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

3/5(1 review)

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

MEGA Park

Top hotels in Samal-1

Grand Hotel Eurasia
Grand Hotel Eurasia
4 out of 5
Zholdasbekov str 9A, Almaty
The price is 1.661.213 ₫ per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
1.661.213 ₫
1.860.558 ₫ total
25 Jun - 26 Jun
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 (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 2 Nov 2024

Grand Hotel Eurasia
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! (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 16 Jun 2025

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Hotel Kazakhstan
Novotel Almaty City Center
Novotel Almaty City Center
4 out of 5
Dostyk Avenue 104 A, Almaty
The price is 3.613.276 ₫ per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
3.613.276 ₫
4.046.869 ₫ total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (128 reviews)
"I thought the staff were really nice and helpful. The hotel is also located close to most everything."

Reviewed on 25 May 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 Wi-Fi 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 29 May 2025

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Uyut Hotel
Royal Park Hotel Almaty
Royal Park Hotel Almaty
3 out of 5
Sholokhov St. 29, Almaty
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 ...
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

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Rahat Palace Hotel
Rahat Palace Hotel
5 out of 5
29/6 St. Satpaev Avenue, Almaty
The price is 2.808.958 ₫ per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
2.808.958 ₫
3.146.033 ₫ total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (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 6 Jun 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 Almaty Cathedral and Zenkov 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

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