Almaty Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Almaty, Kazakhstan

You’re already probably planning a visit to historically relevant sites during your trip to Almaty. While you’re here, you can visit the shops and mountain landscape.

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Kazakhstan is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features 3 restaurants and free WiFi. Almaty Opera House is a short 18-minute walk away. Other choices near historic sites include Hotel Alma and Best Western Plus Atakent Park Hotel.

In Almaty, there are 280 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Landmarks like Almaty Opera House and Presidential Palace in Almaty might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include Lermontov Russian Drama Theatre, National Museum of Kazakhstan and Republican German Drama Theatre. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Almaty Central Stadium and MEGA Park.

Historic hotels give guests a chance to stay in a building officially recognised with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as castles, palaces, grand homes or even old police stations, pubs, lodges or skyscrapers — any place of special interest. These types of hotels in Almaty often retain authentic elements like traditional architecture and period features in their communal spaces or guestrooms.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S., while “heritage hotel” is often used in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to emphasise the building and architecture itself. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the place’s cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Yes, every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, but interiors include modern conveniences and safety features. Visitors can expect the amenities you’d find in a hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. When you book a historic hotel in Almaty, it doesn’t mean you’re choosing a place that’s rundown or uncomfortable for guests.