| breakfast is complimentary; other meals are also available. this down to earth hostel set among gardens is 2 km from the central state museum of kazakhstan, 3 km from almaty tower and a 10 minute walk from the nearest bus stop. additional amenities include a kitchen, and a cozy lobby area where movies are shown. airy dorms with 6 or 8 bunk beds add air conditioning. casual, simply furnished private rooms feature free wi fi, lockers and shared bathrooms, plus fans. check in time: 2:00 pm
Almaty International Airport 20 min
Almaty Central Mosque (12 min)
Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Ile-Alatau National Park (22 min)
Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Zenkov's Cathedral (11 min)
This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Kok Tobe (21 min)
Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. First President park (11 min)
Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Butakovskoye Ushchel'ye (11 min) Nur.kz (10 min) Shymbulak (32 min)
Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (12 min)
A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Medeo (22 min)
Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Nylon Pool (19 min)
Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Almaty Zoo (10 min)
Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (5 min)
Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Republic Palace (6 min)
Palace, concert, architecture, and history Central Park (9 min)
Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. | 
