Astana

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Located in the north of Kazakhstan, the country’s capital stretches along both banks of the Ishim River. Steeped in history and culture, the capital will tell you its legends before revealing all its tourist sites. The city now known as «Nursultan», which means «Light of the Sultan» in Arabic, is an ideal destination for an unusual holiday.

Stay in a hotel in Astana, Kazakhstan, and immerse yourself in the heart of the Kazakh steppe. The country’s capital boasts a unique natural setting that contrasts subtly with its futuristic urban design, the ultra-modern Bayterek tower, 97 metres high, or the colours of the dome of the Ak Orda presidential palace.

Needless to say, a stay in a hotel in Astana will be all about discovery, emotion and grandeur. Between the glass buildings emerging from the steppes and the more traditional sites, the contrast is strikingly beautiful. So fly off to Kazakhstan for a sightseeing stay.

Your hotel in Astana, Kazakhstan

The capital of Kazakhstan will sweep you up in its unique dynamism between dense steppes and colossal urban design. Drop off your bags and do not waste another second in discovering this ultra-modern city.

The Bayterek observation tower is the starting point of your visit. At 97 metres high, the Bayterek is the work of the English architect Norman Foster. Representing the myth of the sacred bird, the samruk, the tower is topped by a golden ball, like the golden egg laid each year by this bird. This site is a must during your stay. Continue with the Ak Orda Presidential Palace, whose name means «?White House?». Quite a programme, isn’t it? A subtle blend of Soviet and classical architecture, this building is adorned with a 32-ray sun, a golden spire and a steppe eagle. The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation will also catch your attention with its immense summit of 130 doves.

For art and culture lovers, the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan presents contemporary art in various forms, as well as the country’s history and nomadic ways of life. It is ideal for immersing yourself in the culture of this one-of-a-kind country. Tours are given in English or in the local language. Among the other must-see sites, the Nur-Astana and Khazret Sultan mosques are among the possible visits, if only to admire the architecture and bright colours of the buildings. Finally, the Astana Opera will give you the opportunity to attend a performance before admiring the monumental chandelier that hangs in the centre of the hall, while the «?ethno-memorial complex Map of Kazakhstan Atameken?» theme park will delight young and old alike.

How to get to Astana?

Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport facilitates tourist travel between different nations. You will thus easily reach your hotel in Astana, with many airlines such as Air Astana, Lufthansa or Asiana Airlines.