Old town (Zenkov Cathedral area)

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Home to the Ascension Cathedral and Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, forming the heart of the old town.

Places in Old town (Zenkov Cathedral area)

Old town market cafés Cafés near the markets where visitors can taste local delicacies while interacting with friendly vendors.

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.

Golden Square area — The hub around which much of Almaty's nightlife venues are spread.
City centre (near Hotel Kazakhstan) — Home to Hotel Kazakhstan, one of the city's enduring landmarks and tallest skyscrapers.