Just a 5-minute walk from Zhibek Zholy Metro Station, this hotel in central Almaty offers a sauna, billiards room and a free gym. Elegant rooms feature free Wi-Fi and views of the Zailiski Alatau Mountains.
Rooms at the Otrar are classically decorated and come complete with a minibar, satellite TV and air conditioning. Each one also includes a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.
Kazak and European cuisine are offered in the spacious restaurant, where a daily breakfast buffet is also provided. The stylish lobby bar serves drinks and snacks throughout the day, and a variety of beers are available in the basement bar.
The Otrar is located directly opposite the historic Ascension Cathedral, 2nd tallest wooden building in the world. A large number of shops, restaurant and cafés are within a 10-minute walk and Almaty City Zoo is also just 20 minutes away on foot.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
“Excellent Location. Property is an old one, yet functional. Nice Value for Money”
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Rachael
United Kingdom
“Good location, spacious room with a nice view and balcony”
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Cihan
Turkey
“Staffs were very kind. they have helped me in all my requirements. Location was very central.”
Ville
Finland
“This is authentic historical hotel. If you want to feel old World athmosphere, select this.
Ofcourse you must understand that this hotel is not a modern. What it lacks in modernity it wins in soviet elegance ans soul.
I loved my stay here and i...”
Armando
United States
“The staff is the hotel's high point. Despite the language barrier, they were most gracious. For example, they went out of their way to assist me in finding and retrieving the camera I had forgotten in the lobby.”
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Angela
United Kingdom
“Location was excellent.
Reasonable cost.
Helpful staff.
Big rooms”
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Shengjian
China
“The hotel has a Russian style and a very good location. The breakfast is rich, especially thanks to the girl at the front desk who provided me with great help.”
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Baisakhi
India
“The front desk staff was extremely helpful and very good at English speaking . The location is superb and very close to many city attractions.”
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Chuchai
Thailand
“Location is excellent. Bed sheet is excellent too. Breakfast is ok. A lot of varieties of food to choose. It is good value for 3 stars hotel.”
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Alexis
Switzerland
“Very well situated, room with balcony and fridge
24 hours front desk”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Отрар
Cuisine
Russian • Local • European
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional
Dietary options
Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Otrar takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Otrar in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
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