| the straightforward rooms have flat screen tvs, air conditioning, and tea and coffeemaking equipment; some offer mountain views. a breakfast buffet is complimentary. some upgraded rooms add living rooms. other amenities include a bright restaurant with hip light fixtures, plus conference facilities and a casual dining area. along a tree lined street at the foot of the trans ili alatau mountains, this laid back hotel is 2 km from the ascension cathedral, a wooden ukrainian baroque building. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm
Almaty International Airport 26 min
Almaty Zoo (11 min)
Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (9 min)
A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Zenkov's Cathedral (7 min)
This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Almaty Central Mosque (9 min)
Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Central Park (10 min)
Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Republic Palace (10 min)
Palace, concert, architecture, and history Nylon Pool (21 min)
Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Nur.kz (13 min) Medeo (33 min)
Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Kok Tobe (29 min)
Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (9 min)
Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. Shymbulak (44 min)
Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Ile-Alatau National Park (34 min)
Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. First President park (19 min)
Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (14 min)
Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. | 
