Samal-1 Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Big Almaty Lake

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.

Big Almaty Lake
Zenkov Cathedral

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.

Zenkov Cathedral

National Museum of Kazakhstan

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Kazakhstan during your trip to Almaty. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

National Museum of Kazakhstan

Central State Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Central State Museum during your trip to Almaty. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

Central State Museum

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 Opera House

MEGA Park

You can search for that perfect souvenir at MEGA Park during your stay in Almaty.

MEGA Park

Activities

Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car

Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car

AU$74
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car
Enjoy The Beauty of Kolsay Lake and Sharyn Grand Canyon

Kolsay Lake and Charyn Grand Canyon

AU$74
per adult
Kolsay Lake and Charyn Grand Canyon
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar

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

AU$74
per adult
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar
From Almaty: Kaindy, Kolsay Lake, and Black Canyon UAZ Tour

From Almaty: Kaindy, Kolsay Lake, and Black Canyon UAZ Tour

AU$78
per adult
From Almaty: Kaindy, Kolsay Lake, and Black Canyon UAZ Tour
Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip

Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip

AU$86
per adult
Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip
Kaindy and Kolsay Lake Tour

Kaindy and Kolsay Lake Tour

AU$79
per adult
Kaindy and Kolsay Lake Tour
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Our pick of the best Samal-1 Hotel Deals

Grand Hotel Eurasia

Grand Hotel Eurasia

4 out of 5
Zholdasbekov str 9A, Almaty
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Dostyk Plaza and Central State Museum are located ...
5.2/10 (31 reviews)
"Big thanks to all personnel, especially the receptionists who help guests with the check in process and helping with WiFi and the like. Great location, close to the USA embassy."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024

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Hotel Kazakhstan

Hotel Kazakhstan

4 out of 5
Dostyk ave 52/2, Almaty
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (267 reviews)
"Very convenient location, walkable to many shops and restaurants. The rooms are older and have not been updated in a while, and the hotel was under construction at the time we stayed, but the amazing staff and the excellent breakfast made up for it and I would stay again."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

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Hotel Kazakhstan
Uyut Hotel

Uyut Hotel

4 out of 5
Gogol Street 127/1, intersection with Seifullin Street, Almaty
The price is AU$131 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$131
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions MEGA Park and Gabit Musrepov Kazakh ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (143 reviews)
"It is located quite and nice neiborthood,"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Uyut Hotel
Hostel O2

Hostel O2

1 out of 5
273/5 Tole Bi Street, Almaty, Almaty
The price is AU$27 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$27
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Almaty. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Medeu Skating Rink and Republican German Drama ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
"新しい、男性スタッフのサービスが良かった。"

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2025

Hostel O2
Almaty Hotel

Almaty Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Kabanbai Batyr str 85, Almaty
The price is AU$188 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$188
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Nedelka Park and Almaty Opera House are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (89 reviews)
Almaty Hotel
"Really nice hotel. A little frustration was to have the WiFi switched off as soon as room key was handed over. Didn’t have breakfast. Great location"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Almaty Hotel
Hotel Kazzhol Almaty

Hotel Kazzhol Almaty

4 out of 5
Gogol Street, 127/1, Almaty
The price is AU$140 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$140
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Hippodrome and MEGA Park are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (104 reviews)
"Front desk were extremely helpful Room was clean comfortable- Good location"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025

Hotel Kazzhol Almaty
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Other neighbourhoods around Samal-1

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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.

Koktem-2 Micro District
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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.

Almaly District
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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.

Malaya Stanitsa
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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.

Jetysu District
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Bostandyk District

If you're spending some time in Bostandyk District, Almaty Central Stadium and Republic Square are top sights worth seeing.

Bostandyk District
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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.

Auezov District

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