Stary Melnik Hotel  

Just outside central Almaty, about 11 km from the city center. A restful base for long city walks or a quick run up to Shymbulak Ski Resort. Nearby highlights include First President Park, the Botanic Garden, Almaty Central Stadium, the Presidential Palace and the National Museum.

A compact spa hotel with 22 air-conditioned rooms, flat-screen TVs and blackout drapes. Rooms have private showers and thoughtful touches like toiletries, hair dryers and some come with bathrobes and slippers. The property mixes wellness and winter sport vibes — think poolside chills, sauna steam and easy access to skiing in season.

Full-service spa with massages, a dedicated massage room and a sauna. Indoor and outdoor pools, a coffee shop/café and a bar for low-key evenings. Free Wi‑Fi across the property, free self parking, tour desk and transfer/car rental assistance. Laundry, dry cleaning and ironing available.

Conference space of about 100 m² (1076 sq ft) for events and meetings. 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and complimentary wireless internet on-site.

Three on-site restaurants serve local cuisine and snacks, plus a coffee shop for fuel-any-time. A bar/lounge keeps drinks flowing and a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. 24-hour room service is available.