| private rooms have en suite facilities. all provide wi fi and tvs, plus minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking equipment; some feature colorful decor. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm. a 5 minute walk from almaty 2 train station, this simple hotel on a main road with shops and eateries is 2 km from the wooden zenkov's cathedral, and 6 km from the central state museum of the republic of kazakhstan. a train station shuttle is available. modest dorms with bunk beds offer shared bathrooms
Almaty International Airport 24 min
Ile-Alatau National Park (35 min)
Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Kok Tobe (30 min)
Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (8 min)
Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. Shymbulak (46 min)
Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. First President park (20 min)
Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Nur.kz (15 min) Medeo (35 min)
Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Almaty Zoo (8 min)
Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Zenkov's Cathedral (6 min)
This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Nylon Pool (19 min)
Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Almaty Central Mosque (16 min)
Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Republic Palace (12 min)
Palace, concert, architecture, and history Central Park (7 min)
Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (8 min)
A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (16 min)
Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. | 
