Samal-1 Travel Guide
Almaty
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.
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.
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.
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.
MEGA Park
You can search for that perfect souvenir at MEGA Park during your stay in Almaty.
Top hotels in Samal-1
Grand Hotel Eurasia
Staff was helpful and room was relatively clean and comfortable. The hotel is close to food and stores. The room did not have a window though and the transport from the airport mentioned in the description of the hotel does not exist.
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025
Hotel Kazakhstan
Do not go to BarFly restarant. It is terrible
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Royal Park Hotel Almaty
I like it
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Grand Hotel Tien Shan
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Uyut Hotel
Hotel is very clean and cozy. Staff is very nice and helpful, they took really good care of my elderly mother. Special thanks to Galia. And they gave us a bottle of champagne as a New Year gift!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn ALMATY by IHG
Rooms were a bit ‘tired’. Bathroom felt like it was pretty old but restaurant was top notch.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Samal-1
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 Kazakhstan Museum of Arts.
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.
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.
Bostandyk District
If you're spending some time in Bostandyk District, Almaty Central Stadium and Big Almaty Lake are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
