Astana is divided into three administrative-territorial units.
Names and descriptions of districts of Astana
- Esil district: famous for the Alau Ice Palace (it has an Ice Arena, a fitness center with a sauna and a yoga room, a 4-star hotel; and guests are also invited here to sports competitions), the Astana Arena stadium, the Saryarka Republican cycle track ", The Baiterek tower (it is recommended to look into the panoramic hall - here you can see the city from an 86-meter height), the ethno-memorial complex" Map of Kazakhstan "Atameken" significant natural sites, bridges, architectural and historical monuments, miniature mausoleums, mountains, famous buildings, a railway), Lovers' Park (a great place for relaxation and romantic walks; here you can take beautiful photos, admire themed sculptures and romantic landscape compositions), Capital circus (in addition to fascinating performances with the participation of equilibrists, gymnasts, magicians, trainers and jugglers, and the building itself, which has an original interior and an unusual shape in the form of a flying saucer), the Duman entertainment center (will delight visitors with a show in the Jungle animatronics theater, attractions, a casino, a bowling alley, a cinema, an oceanarium where you can admire the underwater world and attend shark feeding procedure), the Khan Shatyr shopping complex, made in the form of a transparent tent (it is a “town” with restaurants, fashionable boutiques and various entertainment), the Sky Beach Club water park (guests will have a rest on a beach with sand from the Maldives, swimming in pools, roller coasters). And if you wish, you can walk along the embankment of the Esil River, take a bike ride, admire the performances of street artists, or take a ride on a water tram or catamaran.
- Almaty region: This area is filled mainly with educational and medical institutions.
- Saryarka district: its sights are the State Philharmonic, the Museum of the First President (a collection of 148 items from 30 countries in the form of paintings, sculptures, objects of applied art; excursions are conducted on the topics "Weapons Collection", "Gifts to the President" and others), musical and dramatic the Gorky Theater, the Seifullin Museum, the Eurasia and Astana sports complexes. It is worth noting that a visit to Astana will allow travelers to walk along Vodno-Zeleny Boulevard, admiring the three-level bridge and singing fountains, as well as entertain themselves with a water excursion and skiing on the Ishim River (a pleasure boat is at your service).
Where to stay for tourists
There are many luxury and economy-class hotels in Astana - cozy rooms, attentive staff and additional services will be waiting for guests there.
Do you want to stay closer to the Ishim River? Look for a suitable hotel near the riverfront.
Is your goal to be located near the main tourist sites of Astana? Pay attention to the Kazzhol Hotel Astana.
