Samal-1 Travel Guide

Almaty

Popular places to visit

Big Almaty Lake

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.

Big Almaty Lake
Zenkov Cathedral

Zenkov Cathedral

After visiting Zenkov Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Almaty. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

Zenkov Cathedral

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.

National Museum of Kazakhstan

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.

Central State Museum

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 Opera House

MEGA Park

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

MEGA Park

Things to do

Almaty City Walking Tour

Almaty City Walking Tour

฿2,149
per adult
Almaty City Walking Tour
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car

Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car

฿1,572
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car
Almaty: Charyn Canyon, Kolsay, and Kaindy Lakes Day Trip

Almaty: Charyn Canyon, Kolsay, and Kaindy Lakes Day Trip

฿1,861
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Almaty: Charyn Canyon, Kolsay, and Kaindy Lakes Day Trip
Kazakh Ethno-Village Group Tour

Kazakh Ethno-Village Group Tour

฿3,689
per adult
Kazakh Ethno-Village Group Tour
Shooting tour - AK 47, Mosin -Nagant , Glock and others

Shooting tour - AK 47, Mosin -Nagant , Glock and others

฿4,170
per adult
Shooting tour - AK 47, Mosin -Nagant , Glock and others
Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons day tour

Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons day tour

฿1,893
per adult
Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons day tour
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Top hotels in Samal-1

Grand Hotel Eurasia

Grand Hotel Eurasia

4 out of 5
Zholdasbekov str 9A, Almaty
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 (31 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

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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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (260 reviews)
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Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

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Uyut Hotel

Uyut Hotel

4 out of 5
Gogol Street 127/1, intersection with Seifullin Street, Almaty
The price is ฿3,223 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
฿3,223
฿3,610 total
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (136 reviews)
"The room was on the smaller side and came with the balcony. The stay was so pleasant and the breakfast buffet was small but nice. We enjoyed sitting in the summer terrace too."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

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Hostel O2

Hostel O2

1 out of 5
273/5 Tole Bi Street, Almaty, Almaty
The price is ฿511 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿511
฿572 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Almaty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Medeu Skating Rink and Republican German Drama ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
"新しい、男性スタッフのサービスが良かった。"

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2025

Hostel O2
Almaty Hotel

Almaty Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Kabanbai Batyr str 85, Almaty
The price is ฿3,938 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,938
฿4,411 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Nedelka Park and Almaty Opera House are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (88 reviews)
Almaty Hotel
"Really nice hotel. A little frustration was to have the WiFi switched off as soon as room key was handed over. Didn’t have breakfast. Great location"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Almaty Hotel
Ibis Almaty Jetisu

Ibis Almaty Jetisu

3.5 out of 5
Abylai Khan Avenue 55, Almaty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,199 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿3,199
฿3,583 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gabit Musrepov Kazakh Theatre ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (98 reviews)
"The best hotel in Almaty"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 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 Aqua Park and MEGA Park.

Malaya Stanitsa
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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.

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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