Alatau District Travel Guide
Almaty
Visit Alatau District
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
Almaty Cathedral
Almaty Cathedral 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.
Things to do
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar
Big Almaty Lake & Alma-Arasan Gorge Tour with Birds of Prey Show
1 Day trip Charyn Canyon Kolsay and Kaindy lakes Small Group
Almaty City Tour in Medeu, Shymbulak and Koktobe
Big Almaty Lake Tour by Car or Hiking, and Almarasan gorge.
Top hotels in Alatau District
Hotel Kazakhstan
"The property had an amazing view of the mountains. The location is great as well. Breakfast had lots of options and did change a bit daily so we were not bored. The staff were a bit indifferent and housekeeping was bare minimum."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hostel O2
"Great place, super clean, quiet, spacious with great guests and professional staff who speak English. Laundry is 500 tenge and there is plenty of space for bicycles. The rooms have AC too. Would recommend 110%"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Almaty Hotel
Uyut Hotel
"The Uyut Hotel was in a very quiet location but easy to walk to restaurants and shops. The breakfast was included and was very extensive."
Reviewed on 9 May 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
The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty
"Great experience and amazing hospitality by the staff. Made my wife and me feel very welcome."
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Where to stay in Alatau District
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.
Bostandyk District
If you're spending some time in Bostandyk District, Almaty Central Stadium and Republic Square are top sights worth seeing.
Medeu District
While visiting Medeu District, you might make a stop by sights like Shymbulak Ski Resort and Medeo.
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.
