Otrar Hotel - Almaty

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Otrar Hotel - Almaty
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Overall Score
Very good · 487 reviews
7.6Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.5
Staff8.4
Lowest Rated
Comfort7.7
Cleanliness7.6
Facilities7.3
Free WiFi7.0
Who stays here
Solo41%
Families25%
Couples17%
Groups17%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good · 487 reviews
7.6Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.5
Staff8.4
Lowest Rated
Comfort7.7
Cleanliness7.6
Facilities7.3
Free WiFi7.0
Who stays here
Solo41%
Families25%
Couples17%
Groups17%

3-star historic hotel in central Almaty opposite the Ascension Cathedral

Dining & Entertainment

Otrar Almaty houses a spacious restaurant serving Kazakh and European cuisine with a daily breakfast buffet. The stylish lobby bar provides drinks and snacks throughout the day. A basement bar offers a variety of beers, and the hotel includes a nightclub with DJ entertainment.

Recreation & Wellness

Hotel Otrar Almaty has a sauna, steam room, and a complimentary fitness center for guests. A billiards room is available for recreation on-site. An indoor pool provides additional leisure options.

Rooms & Amenities

The 161 air-conditioned guestrooms at Otrar Hotel Almaty include a minibar, satellite TV, and premium bedding. Private bathrooms come with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Many rooms offer views of the Zailiski Alatau Mountains.

Location & Accessibility

Hotel Otrar Almaty Kazakhstan sits directly opposite the historic Ascension Cathedral, the 2nd tallest wooden building in the world. It lies a 5-minute walk from Zhibek Zholy Metro Station and a 10-minute walk to the Green Bazaar. Ascension Cathedral, Panfilov Park, and Almaty City Zoo are all within a 20-minute walk.

Business & Guest Services

Hotel Otrar provides a 24-hour front desk with express check-in/check-out, concierge service, and tour desk. Meeting and banquet facilities are available along with a business center. Additional services include dry cleaning, laundry, ironing, and a barber/beauty shop.

  • Location: Opposite Ascension Cathedral, 5 min from Zhibek Zholy Metro
  • Rooms: 161 rooms with minibar, satellite TV, mountain views
  • Dining: Kazakh & European cuisine restaurant, daily breakfast buffet
  • Recreation: Sauna, steam room, billiards, indoor pool, nightclub
  • Business: Meeting facilities, business center, concierge service
  • Wellness: Free fitness center, public bath
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-18:00
from 08:00-11:00
Amenities
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of KZT 3200.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:122
Former name
Best Eastern Hotel Otrar
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Rooms and availability

King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Family Junior Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Twin Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Mountain view
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

Off-site parking lot

Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Spa and relaxation

Steam room

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Pool tables

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Night club
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Steam room
  • Public Bath

Room view

  • Mountain view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Otrar Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 93 US$
📏 Distance to center 5.7 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 8.5 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Almaty International, ALA

Location

Address
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Almaty, Gogol Street, 73, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan, 480002
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Almaty, Gogol Street, 73, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan, 480002
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Church
Ascension Cathedral
100 yd
Park Named After Panfilov's 28 Guardsmen
Glory Memorial
100 yd
Zenkova St.
Monument to Soldiers-Internationalists
100 yd
Museums
Museum of Folk Music Instruments named after Yihlasa
100 yd
15 km South from Almaty
Mud Dam at Urochishhe Medeu
100 yd
Shopping Area
Shopping Center Passazh
100 yd
Museums
Military History Museum
100 yd
Bolshoi Talgarskiy Pereval
100 yd
Kumbel Peak
100 yd
Tian Shan
Bolshoi Almatinskiy Peak
100 yd
Baitursynov St.
Monument to Warriors who Liquidate the Chernobyl Catastrophe
100 yd
Aksay Gorge
Serafimo-Feognostovskaya Monastery
100 yd
Park named after 28 Panfilov heroes
The Weapon From the Cruiser Kirov
100 yd
Restaurant
Otrar
100 yd
Restaurant
Cafe Kangnam
100 yd
Restaurant
Thomi's Pastry
100 yd
Restaurant
Chukotka
100 yd
Restaurant
Daredzhani Kunaeva
100 yd
Restaurant
Printzessa
100 yd
Restaurant
Pizza Schastiya
100 yd
Restaurant
Gosti
100 yd
Restaurant
Chechil Pub Tulebayeva
100 yd
Restaurant
Sadu
100 yd
Restaurant
Viet Cafe
100 yd

Reviews of Otrar Hotel

7.6 /10
Very good
487 reviews
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FAQ about Otrar

Which landmarks should we visit during our stay at the Otrar Hotel?
Travellers enjoy visiting Almaty Zoo, located about a 5-minute drive from the Otrar Hotel, as well as the large Central State Museum of Kazakhstan accessible with 10-minute car ride. If you are willing to explore even more landmarks in Almaty, attend Republic Palace located 1.3 miles from the property.
Can we park our car at the 4-star Otrar Hotel?
Yes, guests of the 4-star Otrar Hotel can take advantage of a car park on site.
Is there any public transport near the Almaty hotel?
Yes, there is Clinic bus stop located in front of the Almaty hotel and Zhibek Zholy metro station set a mere 5 minutes' walk away.
Can I have lunch or dinner next to the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can enjoy a meal in the nearby restaurant Chukotka (approximately a 5-minute walk away) offering moderately placed prices.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the Otrar Hotel?
Guests of the Otrar Hotel can check in from 2 PM to 6 PM and check out from 8 AM.
What are the booking prices at the 4-star Otrar Hotel?
The price for a room in the 4-star Otrar Hotel starts at $64.
What payment methods are available in Otrar Hotel?
At Otrar Hotel, guests can pay using сash, American Express, and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.
What are the room types offered by the Almaty hotel?
The Almaty hotel provides such room types as Business Double Room, Family Junior Suite, and Standard Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the Otrar Hotel?
Each room at the Otrar Hotel includes a balcony as well as an iron and ironing board, and an air conditioner.
Are there any business facilities featured at the hotel?
Yes, for business travelers the hotel provides complimentary wireless internet access and safes.
Is swimming pool available at the Otrar Hotel?
Yes, the Otrar Hotel features a swimming pool.
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