Samal-1 Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
MEGA Park
You can search for that perfect souvenir at MEGA Park during your stay in Almaty.
Activities
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar
From Almaty: Kaindy, Kolsay Lake, and Black Canyon UAZ Tour
Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip
Our pick of the best Samal-1 Hotel Deals
Grand Hotel Eurasia
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
Hotel Kazakhstan
Nice size room, great location! Only downside was the WiFi was temperamental. I also wouldn’t recommend using their exchange service: rates are worse than the airport and the guy working there is rude.
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Uyut Hotel
Great location, clean rooms, nice staff, all around!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hostel O2
新しい、男性スタッフのサービスが良かった。
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2025
Almaty Hotel
Basic close to Tselliny
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn ALMATY by IHG
The room was neat and clean, and we appreciated the very nice towels and linens. We also really liked it. There were fresh water stations on every floor. The staff couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. A small café downstairs a very good latte!
Reviewed on 8 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 Aqua Park and MEGA Park.
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 Almaty Central Stadium and MEGA Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
