Almaty Hotels & Hostels (16)

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This is not a place that lifts the spirits, and reception may pretend the rooms with shared bathroom don't exist, and it's a good idea to unplug the phone to avoid middle-of-the-night calls from …

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This large concrete pile opposite the Abay State Opera & Ballet Theatre was recently upgraded and provides pleasing pine-furnished rooms with gleaming bathrooms. Reception speaks some English and…

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Very good smaller hotel in the heart of the city, in a modernised 1930s building with classical décor. Free airport pickups offered. Breakfast is included.

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Dilapidated but habitable and reasonably friendly, the Dan is in an OK area about 200m west of the Russian consulate. Most rooms have TV, some have a phone. Bus No 66 and trolleybus No 12 run pas…

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This 26-floor hotel was built in 1977 and its rooms are typical of upper-range Soviet tourist hotels - comfy enough but uninspiring. The renovated ones have more modern décor and thicker carpets,…

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This friendly, sparkling clean hotel on a quiet lane between Gogol and Zhibek Zholy is the best value at this sort of price. Desk staff speak English, the smart rooms all have writing desks, sate…

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Well situated facing Panfilov Park, the Otrar dates from Soviet times but stands up very well. It has spick-and-span rooms with air-con and satellite TV, a fitness room, sauna and a good help-you…

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Another basic but acceptable option in the upper part of town, but they sometimes refuse foreigners. Look for the building with the 'Kafe Bar' sign.

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Just outside Almaty-II station, the Tranzit has clean if weary rooms with private bathroom, TV and phone.

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This modernised hotel opposite the Zelyony Bazar, used by many traders from China and other Central Asian countries, is decent value but security may not be the tightest. Standard rooms have TV, …

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Three-star branch of the Tien Shan Grand Hotel, with very big, comfortable, carpeted rooms, plus sauna and fitness room - good value.

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Next door to the Kazzhol, this hotel has similar standards but lacks the same welcoming touch. Breakfast is included.

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Just southwest of Respublika alanghy, this glitzy high-rise hotel is widely known by a former name, the Ankara. It has plenty of five-star amenities including seven restaurants, cafés and bars, a…

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Helpful staff and just 12 pretty, well-equipped rooms with breakfast included.

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Elegant new medium-sized hotel in the handsome former Geology Ministry building, facing a small park. Has an excellent spa with saunas, massage and a good pool. Rates include breakfast.

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