About Astana
Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan, home to around 1,544,142 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Astana
1
Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
2
KazMunayGas Palace
3
Shabyt palace
4
Palace of Independence
5
Ak Orda presidential palace
6
Alau ice palace
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
- Visit KazMunayGas Palace
- Visit Shabyt palace
- Eat at Cafe Shymkent
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Palace of Independence
- Visit Ak Orda presidential palace
- Visit Alau ice palace
- Eat at Melnitsa
Where to eat
Local favourites
Cafe Shymkent
Cheap and cheerful place.
Melnitsa
Ukrainian restaurant with large dining areas. Lots of traditional dishes like potato pancakes and of course Chicken Kyiv. Live music in the
Rafe
A modern coffee bar offering Italian food with a twist. Be sure to check out the horse pizza. A few other cafés around town.
Line Brew
Popular with expats and locals alike, Line Brew features its own brew of beer, with an impressive menu that includes several delicious steak
Ali Babas
Popular summer restaurant. The waitresses and waiters dress in traditional dress and the menu offers a selection of central Asian cuisine. P
Turfan
Popular cafe with Turkish and other Central Asian food. Limited English, just point to the menu pictures. Alcohol served except in Ramadan.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Ibis Astana Hotel
- $
Absolute Hotel
Good mid-range business hotel.
Hotel Altyn Dala
Astana comfort hotel
Four star hotel.
Business Hotel
Four star hotel.
Shopping
- Talisman
- Khan Shatyr
- Saryarka
- Keruen Mall Astana
- Mega Silk Way
- Ramstore - Mega
Nightlife
- Dark Side
- Line Brew
- Winners Pub
- Harat's Irish Pub
- Nirvana
- Bla Bla Bar
Museums & culture
- Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
- KazMunayGas Palace
- Shabyt palace
- Palace of Independence
- Ak Orda presidential palace
- Alau ice palace
In pictures
Astana gallery
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