The best accommodations Almaty

The cheapest address in Almaty, or almost (it is also possible to rent beds on the first floor of Almaty II train station), but you will have to look for it far away from downtown. For lack of comfort and new bedding, tell yourself that you are in calm. Honestly, given the exterior aspect of the building, one could expect worse inside. The rooms are still spacious and equipped with TV (don't expect to catch anything other than local channels!) and a small office covered with rubber. The cheapest rooms share the bathrooms, the most expensive have a small toilet corner and sometimes a bath. For tight budgets.

If you're coming to discover Almaty, you'll be a long way from the center, but for a comfortable stopover, this establishment located between Almaty 1 & 2 stations is a good option. Comfort category rooms feature more space and a lounge. But even the standard rooms are a bargain, unpretentious but clean and furnished with furniture that didn't live through Brezhnev. The bathrooms are well-equipped and pleasant, with air conditioning and Wi-Fi. The modern building is fairly well insulated from street noise.

Ideally located in a small downtown courtyard, this comfortable hotel offers 175 well-equipped single or double rooms. Excellent value for money! Especially if you take advantage of the spa and fitness area, with its large swimming pool. The buffet breakfast is one of the best in this price range. A small agency next to reception will be happy to advise you on your travels around the rest of the country. Panfilov Park is just a 25-minute walk away, or a 5-minute cab ride.

This guesthouse is one of the nicest in Almaty. The owners are charming and will pick you up at the airport. The rooms are quite spacious and comfortable (up to 50^m2 for the largest), and furnished in a contemporary style. Breakfast is generous and hearty. Great value for money and a rare address in Kazakhstan, where guesthouses are still few and far between. In terms of location, you're on the way to the Kok tebe cable car, between the mountains and the city, and a 30-minute walk from Panfilov Park.

The rooms are small, and the building's exterior doesn't exactly inspire optimism. On the inside, however, the establishment is rather well-maintained, and the 12 unadorned rooms are not unpleasant to live in. Clean, well-maintained and comfortable, the quality/price ratio is on the right side of the scale. Above all, the complex has the advantage of being conveniently located in the city center. The staff are extremely friendly and can give you invaluable advice for your stay.