Location: Astana
Top Things to do in Astana
Top Restaurants in Astana
10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Astana That You Shouldn't Miss
Designated the capital city of Kazakhstan in the late 1990s, Astana boasts a landscape glittering with new architecture and construction projects as the government infrastructure continues to be built. Old and new quarters of the city are divided by the Ishim River, with older, Soviet era structures on the north side while the governmental quarter and monuments like the monolithic Bayerek Tower spread out to the south. The central Avenue of the Republic is a hub of entertainment and business.
Restaurants in Astana
1. The State Theatre of Opera and Ballet Astana Opera
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By _Batyrkhan1 - Moscow, Russia
The architecture of theatre is fantastic. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The artists of theatre are great professional. But there is something wrong with dress code.
2. To-Go-In Astana
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
To-Go-In is a company that offers various guided tours around Nur-Sultan (Astana) in English, French, Turkish and Russian languages. Our ultimate goal is to promote local tourism in Kazakhstan by providing our services. Our team wants to transform the typical perception of Astana and to show our young capital from a different perspective. We will turn each customer into a friend through the power of exploring the new culture, sharing our history and showing the city in all its beauty.
3. Bayterek Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,244 reviews
Reviewed By MaiyaScat - Berlin, Germany
A great place to see the panorama of the whole city and get some well-priced souvenirs. Worth a visit.
4. Hazret Sultan Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 394 reviews
Reviewed By 118sultand
You should definitely go to this place, inside you will find peaceful atmosphere. Beautiful architects and design. Calm and nice place.
5. Saken Seifullin Museum
6. National Museum of Kazakhstan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 356 reviews
Reviewed By mrpiotrp - Lodz, Poland
Well organised, not particualrly expensive museum, with rich collection of Kasakh culture artefacts. Particularly important golden grave findings from different locations within the country. One precious thing - photos are allowed (not like in Almaty). And open till late in some days, For me the National museum is always a must in every country; I cannot understand why organised trips very often omit museums, even these most important...
7. MEGA Silk Way
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
MEGA Silk Way shopping mall is a new chapter of MEGA shopping malls chain. English architects of Chapman Taylor Company developed a main concept of creating one of the best projects in their portfolio – a shopping mall in Astana. MEGA Silk Way is an important object, because it attracts tourists and investments to the capital, and combines the best qualities of the MEGA chain projects. The Shopping mall was constructed according to the BREEAM requirements. The total area of the building is 140 000 m2, length is 500 m, width is 160 m. Height of the atriums is 25 m, which is equivalent of 8 floor building. About 1.5 mln m3 of interior space of MEGA Silk Way is filled with light and air, so that visitors feel comfortable. Shopping mall building consist of 3 levels: 2 ground and 1 underground floors; 9 entrances, which includes 2 underground entrances. Parking for 2100 cars, including 400 underground spaces. Attendance of the shopping mall is 1 million people a month.
Reviewed By SimonE1506 - North Sydney, Australia
This Mall is situated on the city edge not too far from the airport. It is a massive structure well provided with car parking situated around the edge of this shopping mall. Inside the structure has mainly 2 levels accessed by escalators which makes getting about easy. The shops are of all types from boutique types to basics such as chemists. You will find all you need here. There is essentially a food-hall area at one end which has a wide range of cuisines. Throughout the building are interesting and unique sculptures which can distract as you wander through this shopping extravaganza!
8. Kazakhstan Military History Museum
9. Congress-Centre EXPO
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By 975JohnA975 - Las Vegas, United States
This was an amazing surprise with ultra-modern mosaic and offers a great deal of information about future technologies
10. Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 323 reviews
Reviewed By RashidIsaRishi - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A monumental Pyramid shaped building built and completed in 2006 to commemorate the Meeting of Congress of Leaders worldwide and traditional religions. They meet every three years around a round table near the top of the building. A nice guided tour by a pleasant hostess and also a very green garden near the top. This building represents the Spirit of Kazakhstan, has a great Opera hall accomodating about 1500 people a library and also displays of gifts given by various worldwide delegates attending the conference. A must see fascinating building where the rooftop glass shows etchings of Doves from the inside and is fully airconditioned.
