Best hotels in Almaty
InterContinental Almaty
Zheltoksan Street 181, 050013 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Opposite the Presidential Palace in Almaty’s Republic Square, this grand, 11-story hotel offers a wide selection of excellent international cuisine, a spa area and beautiful views of the Tian Shan Mountains. Featuring a glass exterior and spacious lobby with palm trees, the InterContinental Almaty has stylish rooms with silk fabrics and marble bathrooms. All include a flat-screen cable TV, mini-bar and seating area with high-quality sofas. Guests can enjoy a delicious international buffet breakfast at the elegant Asian Café. The Sunset Efes Beer Garden serves refreshing summer cocktails and ice cream. The Ankara Spa includes an indoor swimming pool, Turkish bath and massage treatments. Guests enjoy a fully equipped gym and tennis court. About a 20-minute drive away, Kok Tobe Mountain offers magnificent views of Almaty. Chimbulak Ski Resort is about 14 mi from the InterContinental.
Grand Aiser Hotel
Pozharskogo Street 1, 050013 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Less than 100 m from Almaty Central Stadium, this 4-star hotel is located in Almaty’s cultural center. It offers an indoor pool, modern spa facilities and free Wi-Fi. Baikonur Metro Station is 350 m away. The individually designed rooms and suites at the Grand Aiser Hotel feature home-like interiors with contemporary furniture. Comforts include a flat-screen TV and charming views of the city and Altau Mountain. A rich breakfast buffet is served in Grand Aiser’s elegant dining room with hand-painted ceilings and chandeliers. Guests can also sample traditional Kazakh dishes and European cuisine any time of the day. The hotel’s large wellness center is the ideal place to relax, and gym facilities are also available. The historic Ascension Cathedral and the Central Mosque are just a 10-minute drive away. Almaty Central Train Station is just a 20-minute drive from Grand Aiser. Almaty International Airport is 13 mi away, and transfers can be arranged on request.
Samal Resort & SPA
Gornaya Street 548, 050000 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Located next to Medeo Mountain in a quiet part of Almaty, Hotel Samal offers a large spa area and a restaurant serving international cuisine. Central Almaty is 10 minutes’ drive away. The classically furnished rooms at Resort Hotel Samal features dark wooden furniture and warm colors. All include a private balcony, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy a range of free spa facilities at Samal, such as an indoor pool, an aroma steam room and a hot tub. Massages and face treatments can also be booked here. Decorated in characteristic Kazakhstan style, the Nomad restaurant offers local specialties and international favorites. At the weekend, the on-site Shang-Du nightclub is open. Almaty International Airport is around 16 mi from the Samal.
Hotel Kazakhfilm
Kazakhfilm District 18A, 050043 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Hotel Kazakhfilm is located in ecofriendly region, a 15-minute walk from the Kazakhfilm Studio in Almaty. The property offers free Wi-Fi. The hotel features bright room with warm-colored interiors. All rooms come with a TV. Guests can order a breakfast in the room or visit the on-site café, which serves Kazakh cuisine. The First President Park can be reached with a 10-minute drive from the hotel. The city center is a 15-minute drive from Hotel Kazakhfilm. Atakent Business Cooperation Center is only a 5-minute drive from the property. Almaty International Airport is a 30-minute drive from the hotel, while Almaty-2 Train Station is a 20-minute drive away.
Rahat Palace Hotel
Akademik Satpaev Avenue 29/6, 050040 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Located just 200 m from Almaty Circus and Central Stadium, this 5-star hotel offers free private parking, rooms with panoramic views and a spa center with heated indoor pool. Rahat Palace Hotel’s classically furnished rooms feature cable TV and a mini-bar, and all rooms have a balcony with views of the city or Alatau Mountains. The bathrooms include toiletries and a hairdryer. International cuisine and Kazakhstani dishes are served in the Dzhambul Restaurant and the Grill Restaurant. Exotic cocktails are available in the stylish Yourt Bar & Lounge, or outside in the summer beer garden. Massages can be booked at the Rahat’s spa, which also features a well-equipped gym, hot tub and sauna. Almaty’s sights are easy to reach from Rahat Palace, with the city’s central tram line just 200 m away. Almaty Airport is a 30-minute drive from the hotel.
Эдельвейс
ул. Горная дом №548 В, 050000 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Surrounded by mountains and featuring a sauna and a hot tub, this hotel is located a 10-minute drive from Almaty city center. Free Wi-Fi is featured at Edelveis Hotel. The classic-style, air-conditioned rooms are decorated in warm, beige colors. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom. Edelveis Restaurant serves European dishes, and a variety of drinks is offered at the bar. The hotel is just a 10-minute drive from The Medeu, the highest outdoor speed skating rink in the world. Shymbulak Ski Resort is 9.3 mi away. A bus stop, providing a link to the city center, is only 50 m from the hotel. Almaty International Airport is 16 mi from Edelveis Hotel.