Bostandyk District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a highway, and a bridge in the background.
A grand neoclassical building with a central dome, flanked by symmetrical columns, and surrounded by well-manicured gardens.
A snow-covered mountain range, a turquoise lake, and dense evergreen forests.
A mountain landscape with a turquoise lake and snow-capped peaks.
A mountain lake surrounded by forested slopes and snow-capped peaks.

Stay near popular Bostandyk District attractions

A snow-covered mountain range, a turquoise lake, and dense evergreen forests.

Big Almaty Lake

8.8/10 (55 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Lake Issyk with Turgen

Small-Group Tour: Lake Issyk with Turgen (Bear) Waterfall

AU$49
per adult
Small-Group Tour: Lake Issyk with Turgen (Bear) Waterfall
Big Almaty Lake tour by car till lake, or hiking, Almarasan gorge

Big Almaty Lake tour by car till lake, or hiking, Almarasan gorge

AU$63
per adult
Big Almaty Lake tour by car till lake, or hiking, Almarasan gorge
Big Almaty Lake transfer directly to the lake. No hiking

Big Almaty Lake transfer directly to the lake. No hiking

AU$48
per adult
Big Almaty Lake transfer directly to the lake. No hiking
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car

Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon

AU$54
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar

Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar

AU$68
per adult
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar
Picture 1 for Activity Almaty: City tour and Medeu, Shymbulak and Kok-Tobe

Almaty: City tour and Medeu, Shymbulak and Kok-Tobe

AU$68
per adult
Almaty: City tour and Medeu, Shymbulak and Kok-Tobe
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Our pick of the best Bostandyk District Hotel Deals

Park Dedeman Almaty

Park Dedeman Almaty

4 out of 5
Timiryazeva st. 67/A Almaty
The price is AU$123 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$123
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical gardens and Kasteev State ...
8.4/10 Very good! (53 reviews)
"Great location to explore Botanic Garden on foot and city easily assessible with Yangex Go (UBER). The roof top terrace is a beautiful location to enjoy a cocktail or traditional pot of tea with stunning views! The meals and breakfast all good. Staff really helpful and friendly. Throughly enjoyed ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Park Dedeman Almaty
The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty

The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty

5 out of 5
Esentai Tower, 77/7 Al Farabi Avenue Almaty
The price is AU$900 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$900
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sunkar International Ski Jump Complex and Botanical ...
The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty
Rahat Palace Hotel

Rahat Palace Hotel

5 out of 5
29/6 St. Satpaev Avenue Almaty
The price is AU$269 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
AU$269
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kazakhstan Museum of Arts and Kasteev State Museum ...
Rahat Palace Hotel
Holiday Inn ALMATY by IHG

Holiday Inn ALMATY by IHG

4.5 out of 5
Timiryazev 2 D Almaty
The price is AU$171 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$171
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (305 reviews)
"Staff and breakfasts were excellent. But the rooms and corridors are a bit depressing - hotel rooms need some updating and renovations. It was not what we were hoping to get - the rooms was outdated with old and dark furniture, old carpets, old TV and still bath tub in the room (no modern ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn ALMATY by IHG
InterContinental Almaty by IHG

InterContinental Almaty by IHG

5 out of 5
181 Zheltoksan Street Almaty
The price is AU$428 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
AU$428
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
InterContinental Almaty by IHG
Regardal Hotel

Regardal Hotel

4 out of 5
Pozharskogo Street 1 Almaty
The price is AU$104 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$104
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Almaty Central Stadium and Kazakhstan Museum of Arts ...
Regardal Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Bostandyk District

Find the best Bostandyk District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape at dusk with snow-capped mountains in the background and a prominent building with a green roof in the foreground.

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.

A snow-covered mountain landscape with ski lifts and a clear blue sky.
Photo by overshined v
Open Photo by overshined v

Medeu District

While visiting Medeu District, you might make a stop by sights like Shymbulak Ski Resort and Medeu Stadium.

A cityscape with a mountain range in the background.

Turksib District

A range of snow-capped mountains with a valley below.

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.

Three golden-brown pastries on a white plate.
Photo by Raisa Wells
Open Photo by Raisa Wells

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 Travel Guide

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