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
The Triumph of Astana
4
Shabyt palace
5
Palace of Independence
6
Ak Orda presidential palace
7
Parliament building
8
National education academy
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
- Visit KazMunayGas Palace
- Visit The Triumph of Astana
- Eat at Cafe Shymkent
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Shabyt palace
- Visit Palace of Independence
- Visit Ak Orda presidential palace
- Eat at Melnitsa
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Parliament building
- Visit National education academy
- Visit Ak Bulak sauna Complex
- Eat at Rafe
Where to eat
Cafe Shymkent
Melnitsa
Rafe
Line Brew
Ali Babas
Turfan
Sunduk
Saksaul
Where to stay
- Hostel Nomad 4x4
- Ibis Astana Hotel
- Absolute Hotel
- Hotel Altyn Dala
- Uyutnaya
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
In pictures
Astana gallery
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