Golden Square area

Almaty, Kazakhstan

The hub around which much of Almaty's nightlife venues are spread.

Places in Golden Square area

Kishlak An inviting restaurant with a traditional Central Asian menu offering Kazakh, Uzbek and Uygur dishes.
Almaty international dining scene The most interesting food scene in Central Asia, with new restaurant concepts landing on a monthly basis.
The Sky Bar Street The go-to nightclub district during summer, spread out from the Golden Square.

Best time to visit: May to September offers warm weather for exploring the mountain backdrop and old town, with clear mountain views most common in autumn.
Getting around: Almaty's city centre, including the Golden Square and old town, is walkable, with taxis convenient for reaching the mountain foothills.
Currency: Kazakhstani Tenge (₸)
Language: Kazakh and Russian. English is limited.
Timezone: UTC+5
Current trends: Almaty's nightlife continues to spread out from the Golden Square, with 'The Sky Bar Street' the go-to nightclub district during summer and Barfly, a high-altitude bar in Hotel Kazakhstan, one of the tallest skyscrapers in the city, remaining an enduring landmark experience.

Old town (Zenkov Cathedral area) — Home to the Ascension Cathedral and Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, forming the heart of the old town.
City centre (near Hotel Kazakhstan) — Home to Hotel Kazakhstan, one of the city's enduring landmarks and tallest skyscrapers.