Kazakhstan
Hotels in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Almaty is a major city in Kazakhstan with about 2.0 million residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here, with member prices from $92 a night when we checked on 2026-10-09. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Almaty International Airport (ALA), about 16 km away. The most comfortable months are usually May, September and October, with average highs around 19–27°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member price from
- $92
- 1 night, 2026-11-08
- Nearest airport
- ALA · 16 km
- Almaty International Airport
- Best months
- May and September
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Almaty
InterContinental Almaty by IHG
★★★★★Hotels3.0 km from centre
$276 member · $303 guest
8.8
Excellent
Rixos Almaty
★★★★★Hotels1.8 km from centre
$374 member · $410 guest
9.0
Exceptional
Royal Tulip Almaty Hotel
★★★★★Hotels7.6 km from centre
$232 member · $254 guest
8.5
Excellent
The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty
★★★★★Hotels3.9 km from centre
$541 member · $593 guest
9.4
Exceptional
Ramada by Wyndham Almaty
★★★★Hotels1.1 km from centre
$118 member · $130 guest
8.8
Excellent
Mercure Almaty City Center
★★★★Hotels2.6 km from centre
$176 member · $193 guest
9.1
Exceptional
Novotel Almaty City Center
★★★★Hotels3.9 km from centre
$157 member · $174 guest
8.8
Excellent
Holiday Inn Express - Almaty by IHG
★★★Hotels2.3 km from centre
$92 member · $101 guest
8.3
Very good
Asaapart Ush-Sunkar 142
★★★★Apartments6.9 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
At Home Almaty - next to Almaty mall
★★★Apartments6.5 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Almaty?
| 5-star | 8 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 46 |
| 3-star | 34 |
| 2-star | 3 |
| Apartments | 134 |
|---|---|
| Hotels | 66 |
| Villas | 4 |
| Aparthotels | 3 |
| Inns | 2 |
| Chalets | 1 |
When to go
Weather in Almaty by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 4 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 26 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 19 | 11 | 4 |
| Low °C | -5 | -4 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 0 | -5 |
| Rain mm | 23 | 29 | 46 | 76 | 64 | 46 | 31 | 24 | 22 | 37 | 40 | 28 |
Things to see
Famous places in Almaty
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Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Almaty
- ALA · Almaty International Airport16 km
- IKU · Issyk-Kul International Airport76 km
- IKG · Karakol International Airport147 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Almaty at a glance
- Country
- Kazakhstan
- Region
- Almaty
- Population
- 1,977,011 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 783 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Almaty
- Coordinates
- 43.252, 76.912
About
About Almaty
Almaty is the most populous city in Kazakhstan, with more than two million residents. It was formerly named Alma-Ata.
From the Wikipedia article “Almaty”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Nearby
Destinations near Almaty
FAQ
Almaty hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Almaty?
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How many hotels can I book in Almaty?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Almaty (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Almaty?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, May, September and October usually offer the most comfortable weather in Almaty. July is the warmest month (average high 34°C) and April is the wettest (76 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Almaty?
Almaty International Airport (ALA) is about 16 km from the centre of Almaty. Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) is 76 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Almaty?
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What are the most famous sights in Almaty?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Almaty are Almaty Central Stadium, Central State Museum of Kazakhstan, Central Mosque (Almaty), Abay Opera House.
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