Samal-1 Travel Guide
Almaty
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.

Zenkov Cathedral
You can learn about the history of Almaty with a trip to Zenkov Cathedral. 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.
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.
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.
MEGA Park
You can search for that perfect souvenir at MEGA Park during your stay in Almaty.
Top hotels in Samal-1

Grand Hotel Eurasia
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024

Uyut Hotel
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Hotel Kazakhstan
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Novotel Almaty City Center
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Royal Park Hotel Almaty
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Hostel O2
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2025
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 Republic Square.

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 Aqua Park and Almaty Cathedral.

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

Bostandyk District
If you're spending some time in Bostandyk District, Almaty Central Stadium and Republic Square are top sights worth seeing.

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.
- National Museum of Kazakhstan
- Almaty Opera House
- Big Almaty Lake
- Medeo
- Almaty Central Stadium
- Almaty Tower
- Medeu Stadium
- Presidential Palace
- Colibri
- Almaty Zoo
- Kok Tobe Cable Car
- Lermontov Russian Drama Theatre
- Kazakhstan Independence Monument
- Nedelka Park
- Medeu Skating Rink
- Kazakhstan Museum of Arts
- Gabit Musrepov Kazakh Theatre for Children and Youth
- Hippodrome
- Respublika Alanghy