Hotel Turkestan is located close to the Green Bazaar and has a good walking distance to the city center. The rooms are basic, clean but could use some facelifting. For a budget-conscious traveller used to hostels and cheap guest houses, this place works just fine. The double room was 6500t per night and worked perfectly for a few days in... More

We booked a double room with attached bath for 6500t/night on booking.com. There are no signs outside that indicate it is Turkstan hotel, except for the address. 49 is posted to the left of the door and atm. We walked past it initially, but then walked back and found it knowing it was across from the market. The lady at... More

Occupied several single rooms on the fifth floor in July and August 2012. Location is perfect next to the Green bazar and on walking distance from the bus station. Compared to other hotel in this quite expensive city this is a real bargain. Book before. The Soviet system still applies, although most of the staff is helpful (when you smile,... More

+ location, very beautiful view of the mountains (luxe rooms), close to market, where you can buy not expensive fruits. - very small pillows!

Best for budget traveller in Almaty of three tried. Newly renovated, clean and secure with excellent service, especially from Kamila who has very good English. 24 hour access with generous late check-out; lift to all floors. And at T3000, the cheapest by T1000. But typical of Kazakh hostels/hotels, receipts are not issued until departure. Paying by the day as I... More

This hotel is very well placed for the market across the road and the 4 & 6 trams. It only changes sheets and towels if you ask but no problems when asking. One of the best choices for the price but not what you would want to spend a lot of time in.

Although placed in an ideal location - fairly central, opposite the main market and easy walking distance from the main shopping area and parks - the hotel itself is best avoided. We arrived after driving through a serious thunderstorm so were soaked through by the time we got to the reception desk. Although they initially gave us one price for... More