Dear students, we kindly remind you that his is a dormitory room, not a hotel.
The program price includes accommodation for two people.
What is included in the rooms:
standard bed linen and cover
wardrobe
desk and chair
AC / heater
private shower
private toilet
fridge
towel for shower and face
cleaning services every 2 weeks
What is communal:
kitchen (there are 2 kitchens on each floor). It is prohibited to eat in the room.
iron and hangers to dry your clothes
laundromat (you can wash your clothes and towels in the laundromat. Please have cash in order to pay at the counter).
rooftop.
Information
Narxoz University Main Campus
Our address is: 55 Zhandossov street
Ethno Village Nomad
It is a unique historical and ethnographic complex, based on the centuries–old traditions, culture and way of life of the nomadic tribes of the Great Steppe - the Saks, Usuns, Kangyoos, Turks, Kazakhs and many others.
Charyn Canyon
It is located about 200 km (120 mi) east of Almaty, close to the Kazakh–Chinese border. The canyon is roughly 154 km (96 mi) in length. It is part of the Charyn National Park.
City Tour
We will take you through the city where history, culture, and everyday life come together. We’ll go through lively streets and see famous landmarks.
Panfilov street
Panfilov Street in Almaty is perfect for a slow, relaxed walk. You can browse little shops, listen to street musicians, or grab an ice cream while watching people go by. Stop at one of the cozy cafes for coffee or tea, then wander over to see the colorful Zenkov Cathedral in the nearby park.
Kok-Tobe Hill
Take the cable car up and watch Almaty spread out below you, with the mountains rising behind. At the top, you can wander between cafes, snap a photo with the Beatles statue, or just find a quiet bench to enjoy the fresh air.
Almaty Museum of Arts
A calm and creative space showcasing over 700 works by Kazakhstani artists, from modern pieces to art from Central Asia and beyond. Walk through the galleries, join a workshop, or simply enjoy the inspiring atmosphere.
Botanical Garden
A botanical garden featuring a wide variety of plants, including rare and exotic species. It has greenhouses with unique collections and offers seasonal displays of flowers, especially vibrant in spring and summer.
Our Recommendations
Exchange money to tenge at the airport (recommended amount: 30-50 euro). Currency exchange office located on 1st and 2nd floors of airport.
Purchase a SIM card (Altel/Tele2) with access to the internet (priced at 6-10 euro or 3000-5000 tenge).
or use eSim - Airaloo
Take a taxi from the airport to your hotel from the “Blue Sky Taxi” booth located on the 1st floor of the airport.
Expected charge: 10-14 euro or 5000-7000 tenge.
We recommend staying at the hotels:
Novotel Dostyk
Swiss Hotel
Dedemen Park
ibis Almaty Jetisu
HolidayInn
InterContinental
In case you wish to stay at our dormitory, please contact us directly via global@narxoz.kz
For your convenience, please use the following apps for taxi:
UberKZ
YadexGo
Almaty has a variety of food options, here are some that we recommend:
Kul’dzha Hogo - hotpot, no alcohol served.
Akunin - sushi.
Lucky Yu - Chinese fusion.
Ramen77 - recommended: tantanmen, chilli miso.
Coco - burgers and streetfood.
Auyl - neo-nomad cuisine. Situated in the mountains.
Navat - authentic Kazakh dishes with traditional decor and dance performances. Recommended dishes: baursak, beef manti, and beshbarmak (national dish).
Daredzhani - Georgian cuisine.
Ballet performance at Abay Theatre;
Green bazaar - pass by Ascension cathedral along the way;
Botanical garden;
Central State Museum of Kazakhstan;
Kok Tobe - take the cable car up and admire the view;
Arasan Banya - relax at a traditional Russian sauna;
Medeu - take bus #12 and find yourself immersed in the mountains;
Terrenkur - take a walk along the river;
Baiken Mosque;
Kazan Cathedral in Malaya Stanitsa - enjoy the pigeon bazaar on Sundays;
Horse riding at Shymbulak;
Kasteyev State Museum of Arts;
Hotel Kazakhstan - visit Almaty’s iconic landmark hotel;
Please, check out information on your government portal if you need visa to Kazakhstan or not. In case of visa requirement, please email onboarding@narxoz.kz
Summer in Almaty is very hot. We might experience temperature +40. However, when hiking or trip to lakes, temperature at night will drop to +10. Please bring or purchase here following items:
sunscreen
sunglasses
raincoat / umbrella
socks
windbreaker jacket
bandage
your personal medicine
Address
55 Zhandossov street, Almaty, 050035, Kazakhstan
Phone
+7 727 377 12 97
Email
summer@narxoz.kz *please specify the chosen program in the email theme