Samal-1 Travel Guide
Almaty
Visit Samal-1
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.
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.
Republic Square
You can learn about the history of Almaty with a visit to Republic Square. 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
Big Almaty Lake Tour and AlmaArasan hot springs.
Almaty City Tour in Medeu, Shymbulak and Koktobe
Top hotels in Samal-1
Grand Hotel Eurasia
"This was the worst stay I have ever had during all my travels. It was impossible to sleep here, and I felt unsafe. During my stay, I experienced constant loud air conditioning noise, disturbances from conference attendees in the hallway, loud music from a banquet hall late at night, children running ..."
Reviewed on 29 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
Hotel Kazakhstan
"Rooms are quite old, in a dire need of renovation - stepping into the room felt like stepping into the 1980s. The worst part was the service - front desk staff were rude, and could use some basic training in hospitality."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Almaty Hotel
Mildom Residence
"The hotel is new, and very busy! The front desk always crowded, still they are kind and helpful. The only issue with my stay was view blocked windows. It is in a great location, walkable and convenient."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
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
Where to stay in Samal-1
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.
Nauryzbay District
Though Nauryzbay District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like MEGA Alma-Ata and Casino Zodiak.
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.
