This review will be quite short as I only stayed in Astana on transit for 2 days. Still, you should find here all the basic information you need for a great night out. If you have a comment to add, please do so at the end of the article. Where to stay near the nightlife:.
I would recommend staying in the area around the Bayterek tower, near the pedestrian Nurzhol Boulevard. The best hotels in terms of comfort and location in Astana are the following:.
Those hotels are very central, but you'll still need a short taxi ride to go to most of the bars and clubs listed below. As you'll find out, the city is spread out and the cold makes it impossible to walk for too long during the winter. What to expect:. During the week, nightclubs and bars are generally quiet, if not closed. During those days, it's better to visit pubs like O'Hara that stay open until AM. For the Zaza Club and Icon, it is recommended to wear pants and shoes.
Elsewhere, it is more flexible. It is better to bring your ID with you as it is sometimes required to enter nightclubs. A pint of beer will cost from Tenge to 1, Tenge 1.
When going to a nightclub, always consider buying a bottle to reduce your cost and to get a table. Meeting Girls. Compared with Almaty, girls are predominantly Kazakhs Asian type , with a minority of Russians. If you are decent looking, with a stable job, you should be able to gather considerable interest from most girls.
