Sky House Astana

This room could be amazing if it were renovated. It is large enough to make something really special of it, especially with the great views. It is in a great location and 5 mins from a good shopping mall - not the small mall it is in - where there is a very upmarket supermarket called Galmart and a nice food court. It has great views over the central boulevards which look spectacular at night, all lit up. As it is, it is old, shabby and shows significant signs of wear and tear and really not that clean. The bathroom is awful. I had read that it was hard to find. It is inside a small shopping mall that closes at 10pm. I was not sent adequate instructions on how to find it, despite asking several times, in advance. Google maps does not take you to the correct place. I have only ever written one bad review in all my stays on Booking.com but this place was not worth the stress and there are far nicer places to stay, despite the views and the good location.

There are nicer places to stay in Astana which is a fantastic city

Simple, but comfortable apartment with a wonderful view of the city centre. Friendly and helpful keepers. Very good location and close distance to the shops and restaurants.

Breakfast was not provided. The location is on the 41st floor overlooking the central square. The view from the room is excellent. It is a place like Airbnb recommended for long-term stays.The best accommodation is on the 41st floor with a view of the Astana Baytec Tower right below. It is a memorabilia building where you can self-sufficiently take care of your meals and laundry, and there are restaurants with good prices on the first floor.

It was difficult to find the entrance to the accommodation as it was a memorabilia building and not a hotel.

The staff was THE best part of this experience. The next best thing was the view from the room. We were provided with extra linens and towels upon request and maintained a constant line of communication with the staff during our stay. We were provided with free water and a discount on the travelers fee for Americans. The location was perfectly central to everything within the city. The shops in the base of the building have everything you might need from snacks, to coffee and even extra warming layers. We are very grateful for the kind hospitality of the staff and the great conversations we shared. If we visit Astana, we will definitely book this place again.

The pullout couch was less comfortable than the beds and the shower did not have soap. The room is charged per person with a foreigner travelers fee. Be ready to pay in cash upon arrival. The location is difficult to find for the first time in the midst of the bottom two levels’ shopping area. Find the glass door labeled 5/1, request entry on the buzzer, and then take the elevator to the 38th floor for check-in.