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.
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.
Things to do
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar
Almaty City Tour in Medeu, Shymbulak and Koktobe
1 Day Tour to Kolsay Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon
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 friendly staff
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Almaty Hotel
All good , restaurant closes early
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Park Hotel Almaty
Ibis Almaty Jetisu
Uyut Hotel
Very clean rooms, nice breakfast, and helpful staff!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 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 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 Republic Square.
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.
