Collection 13 · 8 guides
Where to Stay
Where to Stay · October 12, 2026
Staying in Saty: Gateway to Kolsai & Kaindy
Named guesthouses, real 2026 prices, park fees, the Kaindy shuttle, and why staying overnight beats a day trip from Almaty.
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Almaty’s Mountain Hotels & Resorts
Shymbulak, Oi-Qaragai and Ak-Bulak compared, plus which downtown hotels are not actually in the mountains, and how to get up there.
October 11, 2026
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Yurt Stays & Glamping in Kazakhstan
Where to sleep in a yurt in Kazakhstan, what a night actually involves, real prices by region, how to book, and the etiquette nobody…
October 10, 2026
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Kazakhstan’s Best Hostels for Backpackers
There are about thirty hostels in Kazakhstan and twenty-five are in Almaty. Real prices, which places still exist, Saty homestays, and when a cheap…
October 9, 2026
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Where to Stay in Astana: Best Areas & Hotels
In Astana your hotel's walking radius is your trip. Left Bank versus Right Bank, what the new light metro changes, and the best hotels…
October 8, 2026
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The Best Hotels in Almaty for Every Budget (2026)
From the Ritz-Carlton in Esentai Tower to sixty-dollar serviced apartments, the best hotels in Almaty by budget, with dated prices and the registration rules…
October 7, 2026
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Where to Stay in Almaty: Best Areas & Neighbourhoods
Almaty runs uphill, and that single fact decides where you should book. The Golden Square, Dostyk, Esentai and the Green Bazaar compared, with 2026…
October 6, 2026
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Where to Stay in Kazakhstan: Areas, Hotels & Yurts
A candid, first-hand guide to where to stay in Kazakhstan: the best areas and neighborhoods in Almaty and Astana, every type of accommodation, real…
June 18, 2026