Alatau District Travel Guide
Almaty
Visit Alatau District
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.
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.
Medeu Skating Rink
Catch an event at Medeu Skating Rink during your trip to Almaty. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.
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.
MEGA Park
You can search for that perfect souvenir at MEGA Park during your stay in Almaty.
Things to do
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar
Almaty City Tour in Medeu, Shymbulak and Koktobe
From Almaty: Kaindy, Kolsay Lake, and Black Canyon UAZ Tour
Top hotels in Alatau District
Central Asia Inn Hotel
Hotel Kazakhstan
Do not go to BarFly restarant. It is terrible
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Royal Park Hotel Almaty
I like it
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Grand Hotel Tien Shan
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Uyut Hotel
Hotel is very clean and cozy. Staff is very nice and helpful, they took really good care of my elderly mother. Special thanks to Galia. And they gave us a bottle of champagne as a New Year gift!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn ALMATY by IHG
Rooms were a bit ‘tired’. Bathroom felt like it was pretty old but restaurant was top notch.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alatau District
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.
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.
Auezov District
When in Auezov District, you can plan a visit to Medeu Skating Rink and Almaty Central Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Kazakhstan Museum of Arts.
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.
Samal-1
While visiting Samal-1, you might make a stop by sights like National Museum of Kazakhstan and Central State Museum.
