Alatau District Travel Guide
Almaty
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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.
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
From Almaty: Kolsay, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Day Trip
Top hotels in Alatau District
Rim Grand Hotel
Had to argue with staff for toilet paper and fresh towels. Wet laundry hung in corridor leading to guest rooms and cleaning carts, cleaning supplies in the corridor in plain view also.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hotel Kazakhstan
Very convenience and comfortable hotel! One of the most popular hotel for local as well! And amazing breakfast!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel Voyage
Nice hotel. Stayed there 6 nights. Comfortable
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2021
Almaty Hotel
Hotel is dated. Staff not friendly.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hostel O2
Exceptional property. Very professionally managed indeed. Complimentary towels, slippers and shower soap is provided on arrival. There is also complimentary tea and drinking water. Very good indeed, would recommend 110%
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Park Hotel Almaty
Breakfast has diversified selection. Staff are friendly.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
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 Almaty Central Stadium and MEGA Park, 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.
