Hilton Astana
by the TopOfHotel team
Hilton Astana is a big-chain 5-star in the centre — an Executive Lounge, a year-round indoor pool, and an 8.8/10 score.
Hilton Astana is a big-chain 5-star in the centre — an Executive Lounge, a year-round indoor pool, and an 8.8/10 score.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Hilton Astana was the first Hilton to open in the city, and it's been a steady favourite with Hilton Honors members and business travellers, scoring 8.8/10 on Agoda. Rooms start at 32 sqm in a clean modern-business style — air-con, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and a tidy bathroom. The real draw sits on the high Executive Floors, where rooms unlock the Hilton Executive Lounge.
Food and amenities
That Lounge is where the value lands: Continental breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails are all included, which adds up quickly over a multi-night stay. There's a mid-size indoor pool open year-round, a spa doing massages and relaxation treatments, and a fully equipped gym. The Aspara restaurant serves international plates alongside traditional Kazakh food, and the lobby bar stays open late.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits in the city centre, about 1 km from Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center — a 12–15 minute walk to the biggest mall in the country. Bayterek Tower is roughly 2 km away, about a 5-minute taxi, and NQZ airport is 17 km out.
Things to know before booking
Rates start around $149 a night and climb to about $457 for the top categories, so it runs pricier than the local hotels nearby. The rooms are comfortable but don't reach the plush level of the city's ultra-luxury options. And the Lounge isn't a given — Standard rooms pay extra for it unless you're on an Executive Floor or hold Hilton Honors Gold or Diamond.
Our take
If you collect Hilton points or just want a brand you already know in Astana, this is an easy call. Book an Executive Floor or lean on Gold/Diamond status to get the Lounge for free, and the maths works out well — especially if you're here for more than a night or two.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Standard Hilton quality across the board, and you earn Honors points on the stay.
- The Executive Lounge on the high floors throws in Continental breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails for free — worth a lot if you're staying several nights.
- A mid-size indoor pool open all year, plus a spa and a fully kitted gym.
- About 1 km from Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center, a 12–15 minute walk to the biggest mall in the country.
- The Aspara restaurant covers international plates alongside traditional Kazakh dishes.
- Rates start around $149 a night, which is steep next to the local hotels in the area.
- The rooms are solid but don't reach the plush level of the city's ultra-luxury hotels.
- Lounge access isn't automatic — Standard rooms pay extra unless you're on an Executive Floor or hold Hilton Honors Gold or Diamond.
Who It’s For
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Amenities
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Insider Tips
- Upgrade to an Executive Floor — it comes with free Lounge access and Continental breakfast.
- It's a 12–15 minute walk to Khan Shatyr, the biggest mall in the country, for shopping and food.
- If you hold Hilton Honors Gold or Diamond, you get the Executive Lounge free even from a Standard room — book direct so the status registers.