Samal-1 Travel Guide
Almaty
Popular places to visit

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.

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.
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.
Medeo
Catch an event at Medeo during your trip to Almaty. While in the area, you can find time to visit its 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
Nice place, famous soviet age hotel. At least once should be visited. Everything was ok.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Uyut Hotel
Nice hotel, clean room
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Ibis Almaty Jetisu
Staf -exelent clean room-exelent
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

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

Royal Park Hotel Almaty
I like it
Reviewed on 18 Oct 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 Republic Square.

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.

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.

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

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.
