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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kazakhstan

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Kazakhstan

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Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Kazakhstan? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Kazakhstan, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Kazakhstan to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Kazakhstan, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Kazakhstan for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Kazakhstan for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Ritz-Carlton Almaty

Almaty, Kazakhstan
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $527 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Kazakhstan
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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Located at Esentai Tower, 77/7 Al Farabi Avenue, The Ritz-Carlton Almaty has great rooms from $527 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, child care, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
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  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Ramada by Wyndham Shymkent

Shymkent, Kazakhstan
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $75 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Ramada by Wyndham Shymkent which has nice rooms starting at $75. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and city views, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Ryskulov 19 3. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a hot tub, a game room, a spa, free parking, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Wyndham Garden Burabay

Būrabay, Kazakhstan
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Kazakhstan
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Wyndham Garden Burabay to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $138. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Ozyornaya 2/3. You'll also find a bar, city views, a game room, a spa, and an indoor pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
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The Ritz-Carlton, Astana

Astana, Kazakhstan
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $259 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $259, The Ritz-Carlton, Astana, at 16 Dostyk Street provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes. Its terrific guest rating is 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a hot tub, and a spa. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Rixos Borovoe

Shchūchīnsk, Kazakhstan
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $266 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Rixos Borovoe has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers skiing, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. The great rooms here start at $266 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 50 Southeastern Shore Of Lake Shchuchye. Furthermore, it also offers a fitness center, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and golf, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
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Wyndham Garden Astana

Astana, Kazakhstan
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Kazakhstan
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of Wyndham Garden Astana is 9.10 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $95, and it's located at St. Hussein Bin Talal, 25. We also love the rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, city views, and a game room which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Holiday Inn Aktau - Seaside By IHG

Aktau, Kazakhstan
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Holiday Inn Aktau - Seaside By IHG because it has great rooms that start at $102. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Microdistrict 15. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love a fitness center, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services at this convenient hotel. The water slides are especially fun!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club
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The St. Regis Astana

Astana, Kazakhstan
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $231 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Kazakhstan
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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The St. Regis Astana offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $231 (before taxes). It's located at 1 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 9.60/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a hot tub, and a game room which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
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The One Hotel Astana

Astana, Kazakhstan
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at Qadyrghali Zhalayyri Street 8, The One Hotel Astana has great rooms from $100 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, city views, a spa, free parking, and laundry facilities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Boutique Hotel Traditional

Astana, Kazakhstan
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $77 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Kazakhstan
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is Boutique Hotel Traditional which has nice rooms starting at $77. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Turan Prospekt 33. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers city views, a game room, free parking, a pool table, and an indoor play area. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Kazakhstan, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Kazakhstan, Best Luxury Hotels in Kazakhstan, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Kazakhstan, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kazakhstan, Best Hotels for One Week in Kazakhstan, Best Hotels for One Night in Kazakhstan, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Kazakhstan, Best Adults Only Hotels in Kazakhstan, Best Party Hotels in Kazakhstan, Best Hotels for Skiing in Kazakhstan, or Best Business Hotels in Kazakhstan.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$85

Travelers to Kazakhstan will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 225 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $85. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kazakhstan.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $170
  • 4-star hotels: $83
  • 3-star hotels: $66
  • 2-star hotels: $41


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