| check in time: 2:00 pm. other amenities include an indoor pool and a gym. the understated rooms come with free wi fi, flat screen tvs and minibars, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. a complimentary breakfast buffet is served in an informal restaurant serving traditional cuisine. suites add separate living areas. in a commercial area, this relaxed modern hotel is a 7 minute walk from a metro station and a 9 minute walk from the colorful, baroque ascension cathedral
Almaty International Airport 24 min
Medeo (31 min)
Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (10 min)
Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (10 min)
A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Republic Palace (8 min)
Palace, concert, architecture, and history Almaty Central Mosque (13 min)
Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Shymbulak (42 min)
Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Almaty Zoo (9 min)
Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Zelenyy Bazar (7 min)
High-roofed indoor farmer's market lined with stalls & tables selling meat, vegetables & dry fruits. Nylon Pool (23 min)
Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Zenkov's Cathedral (6 min)
This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Ile-Alatau National Park (32 min)
Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Kok Tobe (29 min)
Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Central Park (14 min)
Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. 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 (12 min)
Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. | 
