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Nur Sultan Travel Guide: Where to Stay and What to Do

Pace: balanced Futuristic Grand Modern Steppe
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Busiest
Jun-Aug

Updated September 2026

Nur Sultan

About Nur Sultan

Kazakhstan’s modern capital, Nur Sultan rises along the Ishim River, where bold architecture gives the steppe city a futuristic identity.

Wide avenues and monumental buildings give the capital a grand, open feel, with the steppe visible beyond its expanding skyline. The Left Bank brings together Bayterek Tower, the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, the National Museum of Kazakhstan and Hazret Sultan Mosque.

Atameken offers a cultural look at Kazakhstan, while beshbarmak and baursak add local flavor. June through August suits sightseeing, and three to seven days is a typical stay.

Where to stay

Hotels in Nur Sultan

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Places to stay in Nur Sultan

Best for

Ranked by verified guest score, then stars. Based on 1,909 of 2,406 hotels with verified data.

Best for families

Family rooms listed · 46 hotels qualify

  1. The St. Regis Astana9.5/10 · 200 reviews · 5-star
  2. The Ritz-Carlton Astana9.3/10 · 175 reviews · 5-star
  3. Hostel Forum9.3/10 · 134 reviews
  4. The Arc Residence9.0/10 · 129 reviews · 4-star
  5. Aisha Bibi Hotel & Spa8.9/10 · 99 reviews · 4-star

Best for drivers

Free parking · 35 hotels qualify

  1. Boutique Hotel Traditional8.9/10 · 97 reviews · 4-star
  2. The Veil Hotel8.8/10 · 106 reviews · 5-star
  3. Hilton Garden Inn Astana8.8/10 · 246 reviews · 4-star
  4. Sulu Hostel8.8/10 · 116 reviews
  5. Rixos President Astana Hotel8.7/10 · 119 reviews · 5-star

Best for a pool

Swimming pool listed · 15 hotels qualify

  1. Sheraton Astana Hotel8.8/10 · 371 reviews · 4.5-star
  2. Hilton Astana8.7/10 · 231 reviews · 5-star
  3. Ramada by Wyndham Astana8.7/10 · 284 reviews · 4-star
  4. Saad Hotel Astana8.3/10 · 516 reviews · 5-star
  5. Jumbaktas Astana Hotel8.3/10 · 95 reviews · 4-star

Nur Sultan at a glance

Check-in / check-out
2:00 PM / 12:00 PM
Free parking
1,230 of 1,277 hotels (96%)
Pool
49 of 1,909 hotels
Climate
Continental
Languages
Kazakh and Russian
Local currency
KZT (KZT)
Local time
(GMT+5)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Left Bank
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Not mandatory, appreciated for good service

History, culture and food in Nur Sultan

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 55 · Moderate

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Beshbarmak Kazy Laghman Baursak

Hotel facts in Nur Sultan

Based on 1,909 of 2,406 hotels with verified data.

Hotels that listHotelsShare
Free parkingof hotels with verified parking1,230 of 1,27796%
Swimming pool49 of 1,9093%
24-hour front desk196 of 1,90910%
Facilities for disabled guests80 of 1,9094%
Family rooms87 of 1,9095%
Breakfast availablefree or paid depends on the rate20 of 1,9091%
Kitchen or kitchenette128 of 1,9097%
Airport shuttle2 free208 of 1,90911%

Pools and room sizes by star rating

StarsPoolStandard room
3-star7 of 52221 m²usually 18 m²–27 m² · 37 hotels
4-star15 of 21226 m²usually 23 m²–35 m² · 45 hotels
5-star7 of 1734 m²usually 30 m²–40 m² · 12 hotels

When to visit Nur Sultan

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: June, July and August Busiest: Jun-Aug
  1. Jan
    0

    Often avoided: extreme cold

  2. Feb
    0

    Often avoided: extreme cold

  3. Mar
    16

    Freezing (avg high -1°C)

  4. Apr
    24

    Cool, spring starts

  5. May
    30

    Pleasant, mild

  6. Jun
    56

    Pleasant weather (avg high 25°C)

  7. Jul
    59

    Astana Day

  8. Aug
    56

    Pleasant weather (avg high 25°C)

  9. Sep
    44

    Cool, autumn

  10. Oct
    27

    Cold, windy

  11. Nov
    13

    Freezing (avg high -2°C)

  12. Dec
    0

    Often avoided: extreme cold

Things to do in Nur Sultan

6 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the afternoon

1 place

Ethno-memorial Complex "Atameken"

Right Bank 2 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Any time of day

5 places

Bayterek Tower

Left Bank 1.5 hours

Indoors Good for children

Palace of Peace and Reconciliation

Left Bank 1.5 hours

Indoors Good for children

Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center

Left Bank 3 hours

Indoors Good for children

National Museum of Kazakhstan

Left Bank 2.5 hours

Indoors Good for children

Hazret Sultan Mosque

Left Bank 1 hour

Indoors Good for children

Before you go to Nur Sultan

Our own ratings and notes on eating out, signature experiences, who the city suits and planning ahead.

Eating out

Beshbarmak 95 · Outstanding
Kazy 87 · Outstanding
Laghman 78 · Very good
Baursak 70 · Good

Signature experiences

Bayterek Tower 95 · Outstanding
Palace Of Peace And Reconciliation 90 · Outstanding
Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center 85 · Outstanding
National Museum Of Kazakhstan 80 · Very good
Hazret Sultan Mosque 75 · Very good
Ethno-memorial Complex "Atameken" 70 · Good

Who it suits

Solo 95 · Outstanding
Couples 90 · Outstanding
Friends 85 · Outstanding
Digital Nomads 80 · Very good
Culture 75 · Very good
Budget 70 · Good

Planning tips

Prepare for extreme weather; summers are hot, winters are very cold. 95 · Outstanding
Use ride-hailing apps like Yandex Go for convenient and affordable transport. 83 · Very good
Learn a few basic phrases in Russian or Kazakh to enhance local interactions. 70 · Good

Ratings and recommendations are curated from local travel data.

Near Nur Sultan

Straight-line distance from the centre of Nur Sultan.

Frequently asked questions about Astana

How many places to stay are there in Astana?

There are 2,400+ hotels, apartments and other places to stay in Astana. They include 240+ hotels and 2,100+ apartments.

When is the peak season in Astana?

The peak season in Astana is Jun-Aug.

Which area is a good base in Astana?

The travel guide suggests staying in Left Bank when visiting Astana.

How many hotels in Astana have free parking?

1,230 of the 1,277 hotels in Astana with verified parking details list free parking (96%). 28 charge for parking.

What is the usual check-in time at hotels in Astana?

2:00 PM at 1,509 of the 1,828 hotels with a verified check-in time. The next most common time is 3:00 PM (141 hotels).

What time is check-out at hotels in Astana?

12:00 PM at 1,553 of 1,820 hotels with a verified check-out time; 11:00 AM at 87.

How many hotels in Astana have a pool?

49 of 1,909 hotels with verified data list a swimming pool.