Bostandyk District Travel Guide

Almaty

A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a highway, and a bridge in the background.
A grand neoclassical building with a central dome, flanked by symmetrical columns, and surrounded by well-manicured gardens.
A snow-covered mountain range, a turquoise lake, and dense evergreen forests.
A mountain landscape with a turquoise lake and snow-capped peaks.
A mountain lake surrounded by forested slopes and snow-capped peaks.

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A snow-covered mountain range, a turquoise lake, and dense evergreen forests.

Big Almaty Lake

8.8/10 (55 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Alma-Arasan & Ayusai Scenic Gorges Tour with Birds of Prey Show

Big Almaty Lake & Alma-Arasan Gorge Tour with Birds of Prey Show

฿2,614
per adult
Big Almaty Lake & Alma-Arasan Gorge Tour with Birds of Prey Show
From Almaty: Kolsay, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Day Trip

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

฿1,390
per adult
From Almaty: Kolsay, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Day Trip
Big Almaty Lake transfer directly to the lake. No hiking

Big Almaty Lake transfer directly to the lake. No hiking

฿2,283
per adult
Big Almaty Lake transfer directly to the lake. No hiking
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar

Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar

฿1,622
per adult
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar
Almaty: Big Almaty Lake Tour with Optional Hike

Big Almaty Lake by car or hike Tour ,AlmaArasan hot springs.

฿1,026
per adult
Big Almaty Lake by car or hike Tour ,AlmaArasan hot springs.
Full Day City Tour of Almaty in Medeu, Shymbulak and Koktobe

Almaty City Tour in Medeu, Shymbulak and Koktobe

฿2,978
per adult
Almaty City Tour in Medeu, Shymbulak and Koktobe
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Top hotels in Bostandyk District

Rahat Palace Hotel

Rahat Palace Hotel

5 out of 5
29/6 St. Satpaev Avenue Almaty
The price is ฿5,234 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿5,234
฿6,071 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kazakhstan Museum of Arts and Kasteev State Museum ...
Rahat Palace Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty

The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty

5 out of 5
Esentai Tower, 77/7 Al Farabi Avenue Almaty
The price is ฿16,418 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿16,418
฿19,044 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sunkar International Ski Jump Complex and Botanical ...
The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty
Holiday Inn ALMATY by IHG

Holiday Inn ALMATY by IHG

4.5 out of 5
Timiryazev 2 D Almaty
The price is ฿2,935 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,935
฿3,654 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Holiday Inn ALMATY by IHG
InterContinental Almaty by IHG

InterContinental Almaty by IHG

5 out of 5
181 Zheltoksan Street Almaty
The price is ฿8,355 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿8,355
฿9,692 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (102 reviews)
"The staff were amazing especially the concierge Madi was great and very helpful,"

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

InterContinental Almaty by IHG
Park Dedeman Almaty

Park Dedeman Almaty

4 out of 5
Timiryazeva st. 67/A Almaty
The price is ฿2,248 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
฿2,248
฿2,607 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical gardens and Kasteev State ...
8.4/10 Very good! (52 reviews)
"Great location to explore Botanic Garden on foot and city easily assessible with Yangex Go (UBER). The roof top terrace is a beautiful location to enjoy a cocktail or traditional pot of tea with stunning views! The meals and breakfast all good. Staff really helpful and friendly. Throughly enjoyed ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Park Dedeman Almaty
International Hotel Astana

International Hotel Astana

4 out of 5
Baitursynov Str. 113 Almaty
The price is ฿1,993 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿1,993
฿2,312 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Almaty Central Stadium and Kazakhstan Museum of Arts ...
6.4/10 (43 reviews)
"Beautiful lobby but the rooms are so run down. Dirty carpet that is o Eddie for replacement. Everything looks like it’s 30 years old"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

International Hotel Astana
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Where to stay in Bostandyk District

Find the best Bostandyk District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape at dusk with snow-capped mountains in the background and a prominent building with a green roof in the foreground.

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.

A mountain landscape with a house nestled among trees and snow-capped peaks.
Photo by Roger Knau
Open Photo by Roger Knau

Medeu District

While visiting Medeu District, you might make a stop by sights like Shymbulak Ski Resort and Medeu Stadium.

A cityscape with a mountain range in the background.

Turksib District

Three golden-brown pastries on a white plate.
Photo by Raisa Wells
Open Photo by Raisa Wells

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.

A range of snow-capped mountains with a valley below.

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.

Bostandyk District Travel Guide