In this material for our tourist we consider the best hotels in Astana and good options for private accommodation that can be rented cheaply for the whole family. We picked up really decent places for the price and service without any problems (smoky apartment, greasy sofa, shabby walls, fungus in the bath, other problems during check-in). When booking a hotel, there are fewer such problems, but the housing market from the owners in the city leaves much to be desired. When planning a vacation, we advise you to trust our selection so as not to spoil the overall impression of the city and its surroundings.
Astana (since March 2019 - Nur-Sultan) is a multimillion dollar, which is a symbiosis of modernity with the preserved heritage of the past. A hundred-meter-high monument topped with a golden ball (Baiterek), a shopping and entertainment center in a huge tent 150 meters high (Khan Shatyr), Water Green Boulevard and many other attractions await guests of the metropolis.
The capital of Kazakhstan is a developed city in terms of tourist infrastructure: there are many entertainment and cultural institutions, shops, restaurants, cafes. Visitors do not have any difficulties in finding places to stay in Astana.
Decent accommodation options are available both in hotels and in the private sector. We have selected the best offers in terms of value for money, taking into account the opinions of vacationers on the Booking website.
How to save on housing?
Hotels in Astana with good conditions are expensive. In the summer season, prices soar by 40-50%, the peak is at the end of June, then the housing market begins to fall. The best options can be filmed in September.
In order not to overpay in the high season, we advise you to look at the options for private housing - apartments, apartments, private houses for families or companies. It will be possible to save on housing at the end of the summer season, there are more options.
- The ideal time for a sightseeing visit is March, October, November. In these months, the real estate market is calm and the owners easily go for discounts.
- Additionally, it will be possible to save money on food, renting an apartment with a kitchen is an excellent opportunity to shop in the store and cook homemade food.
- We recommend looking at offers away from the center.
- Book your accommodation in advance, especially during the holiday season, so you can browse more options and choose the right one.
- Try to avoid weekends and holidays, during this period there is a noticeable jump in prices. The ideal time is the middle of the week.
Where to stay in Astana inexpensively?
Budget accommodation in the Kazakh capital is represented by hostels and apartments located on both banks of Astana. In our list of recommendations, we have included only those whose rating on the Booking is more than 9 points out of 10.
On a note!
Most of the architectural monuments are concentrated in the old city, which occupies the right bank of Astana. It is here that you can get acquainted with the history and traditions of the people. The left bank is a modern capital with high-rise buildings (including Baiterek and Khan Shatyr).
Bon Mary Apart Hotel
One of the most advantageous offers in the capital: you can rent a room for daily rent in the summer for less than 1600 rubles.
The apart-hotel is located on the banks of the Ishim River. The territory is equipped with free parking. There is a dining room in the basement. A refrigerator, microwave and kettle are provided. The bathroom contains the necessary accessories: a toothbrush with paste, shampoo, gel. Free Wi-Fi is available.
In the immediate vicinity of the Bon Mary building there is a grocery store where you can buy ready-made meals; within walking distance - supermarkets and cafes.
Among the advantages of the apartments, tourists note a spacious balcony, which provides an opportunity to admire panoramic views of the embankment, bridges and park.
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Studio on Dostyq Street 5
When deciding where to stay in Astana inexpensively, according to tourists' reviews, we recommend considering these apartments in the very center of the city. They are distinguished by a convenient location:
- 1.3 km from the business card of the capital - Baiterek;
- in 10 minutes. walk from the Transport Tower;
- 2 km from Nurzhol boulevard.
Less than 2,000 rubles. per day, guests are provided rooms in a high-rise building with air conditioning and city views, use of a kitchen with a microwave oven and TV.
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For your information!
Nurzhol is the most popular pedestrian zone of Nur-Sultan, passing through the presidential residence, Baiterek, Khan Shatyr and other modern sights.
Nursat Guest House
It will be more profitable for a tourist traveling in his own car to live in Astana in the Nursat guest house: the cost of a day in summer is just over 1000 rubles. Each room in the house is equipped with a toilet and a bathroom, a shared kitchen is furnished with the necessary household appliances.
The nearest cultural places are 3-4 km from Nursat Guest House: Expo-2017, Akorda Presidential Palace, Central Concert Hall "Kazakhstan" and Nurzhol Boulevard. The trip to them by personal transport will not take more than 10 minutes.
In addition to the options presented, you can find lucrative offers from apartment owners in such high-rise buildings in Astana as the "Northern Lights" and "Astana Triumph" residential complexes.
If the main purpose of your trip is to get to know the cultural and historical heritage of the country as closely as possible, we recommend choosing hotels in Astana in the center of the old city. This location will allow you to quickly get to theaters, museums, concert halls and monuments.
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The best Astana hotels in the center
According to reviews about the rest of tourists in the capital of Kazakhstan, we have selected the three best hotels with a convenient location and a high level of service. Despite the fact that prices in Astana hotels built in the center are usually high, our options are distinguished by a democratic pricing policy.
King Hotel Astana
Walkers will appreciate the convenient location of the King Hotel - 10 minutes away. walk from the Avenue of the Republic and 15 - from the Ishim embankment. You can get to other attractions by public transport: the bus stop is just a few steps away.
The King Hotel Astana has a restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner. You can book a room in the summer without meals for 2200 rubles.
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Business Hotel
A small hotel suitable for short trips, including for business purposes. Those who wish can use the services of car rental with a personal driver, order an interpreter.
The price per night in one of the inexpensive Astana hotels is just over 2000 rubles. This price includes breakfast. There is a restaurant on the hotel territory, the menu of which includes Kazakh, Russian, Georgian and Chinese dishes.
Among the positive aspects of the Business Hotel, guests point out clean, spacious rooms furnished with Italian furniture, as well as the proximity of shops, salons and cafes.
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Hotel Prestige
When deciding where to stay with children, we advise you to choose the Prestige Hotel. It was built in the center of the old city on the banks of the Ishim River. A few steps from the building there is a refined embankment with a bridge, which is beautifully illuminated in the evening.
Despite the fact that it is a quiet and peaceful area, all popular places are nearby:
- in 5 min. walking - city park;
- 500 meters away there is a water park;
- in 15 minutes. drive - airport.
For its convenient location, the hotel scored 9.7 points on Booking.
In addition, there are many restaurants and eateries nearby. Breakfast can be enjoyed in the hotel's café, where buffet breakfasts are served in the morning. The cost of living with morning meals is just over 2 thousand rubles.
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All of the above hotels are located on the right coast of the capital. Lovers of comfortable rest, we advise you to pay attention to five-star hotels on the left bank of Astana.
5 star hotels in Astana
Hotels in the modern part of the metropolis are distinguished by a more developed infrastructure and a variety of services offered. Here you can not only spend the night, but also spend part of your vacation with pleasure.
Rixos President Astana
For many years it has been considered one of the best hotels in Astana in the center for tourists who are accustomed to good conditions. The luxury hotel has two restaurants, an Irish pub with live musicians, a large spa with a swimming pool, sauna and Turkish bath. Guests can benefit from massage therapists and work out in the gym. For a day of rest with comfort, you will have to pay about 6.5 thousand rubles.
The famous shopping and entertainment center "Khan Shatyr" is located 800 meters from the hotel, on the first floor of which there are boutiques, on the second - cafes and restaurants, on the next - attractions and a water park.
Thanks to the convenient location, gourmet cuisine, responsiveness of the staff, cleanliness and other characteristics, the rating of Rixos President is consistently kept at around 9 points or higher on the Booking website.
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Astana Marriott Hotel
Found in the same location as Rixos. Astana Marriott has 2 saunas, a swimming pool and a gym for its guests; Vista Restaurant serves European and Asian cuisine. Access to the Business Lounge, which offers drinks and snacks throughout the day, is available at an additional cost. The cost of living in a high-level hotel starts from 10 thousand rubles per day.
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Tips tourists!
Astana is a relatively young city, built mainly during the Soviet era. For connoisseurs of ancient architecture, we recommend renting a house in Almaty - the largest settlement in Kazakhstan, founded in the middle of the 19th century.
Nur-Sultan is not only urban infrastructure. The outskirts of the capital are decorated with breathtaking natural landscapes. We have selected several places where it is better to stay in Astana for connoisseurs of pristine beauty.
Where to relax in nature?
Approximately 20 km from Nur-Sultan in the village of Kosshi (block 18, section 269), the recreation center "Aisha". It is suitable for lovers of both quiet and active pastime. Here you can swim in the river and the pool, visit the sauna, cook barbecue, play paintball, football and basketball; rental of scooters, bicycles and ATVs is available.
When deciding where to relax in Astana outdoors with children, we recommend that you consider the recreation center "BalKaragay". It is located next to the forest, 20 km from the capital. Guests are accommodated in log cottages; the restaurant serves barbecue, as well as dishes of oriental and European cuisine. Young guests are offered horse riding (there are ponies) and bicycles as entertainment. There is a playground next to the houses. You can book a room and find out all the information by phone: +7 (776) 1404876.
Despite its youth, Astana has something to attract tourists. The capital is developing rapidly in terms of its architectural appearance. The modern city receives a large number of people, and therefore there is always a place to stay for guests with different preferences and incomes.
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