Radisson Hotel Astana
by the TopOfHotel team
An international 4-star chain that covers the basics well — an indoor pool that runs all year, about 1 km from Bayterek, scoring 8.5/10.
An international 4-star chain that covers the basics well — an indoor pool that runs all year, about 1 km from Bayterek, scoring 8.5/10.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Radisson Hotel Astana is a 4-star property from the Radisson Hotel Group, and it is the best-value international chain in the city, scoring 8.5/10 on Agoda. Rooms start at 28 sqm, clean and modern, with air-con, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, an in-room safe and an international-standard bathroom. Reviewers tend to highlight the service and the front-desk staff, who speak good English — not something you can count on everywhere in Astana.
Food and amenities
The facilities are practical rather than showy: an indoor pool, a fitness room and a restaurant serving international and Kazakh dishes. The lobby bar stays open late, and breakfast is a full buffet to the Radisson standard. None of it is luxurious, but it all works, and the pool in particular earns its keep in a city this cold.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits in the city centre, about 1 km from Bayterek Tower — a 12-minute walk or a 4-minute taxi. Parking is easy, and NQZ airport is 17 km away. Yandex taxis are cheap across Astana, so getting around the centre costs very little.
Things to know before booking
This is a 4-star, and it shows next to the 5-star towers nearby — the rooms and finishes are solid, not special. Parts of the building are dated and due for a refresh. Rates also climb during peak season and conference dates, so if your trip is locked in, book ahead.
Our take
If you want a known chain standard in central Astana without the 5-star bill, this is the sensible choice — from around $91 a night, with a year-round indoor pool and Bayterek about 1 km away. Skip it only if luxury is the point of the trip.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- It carries the international Radisson chain standard, so you know roughly what you are getting before you arrive.
- An indoor pool, a fitness room and an on-site restaurant cover the essentials in one building.
- Rooms start at about $91 a night — meaningfully cheaper than the 5-star options in this list.
- The location is central, about 1 km from Bayterek Tower, a 12-minute walk or 4-minute taxi.
- Breakfast is a full buffet at the Radisson standard, and reviewers praise the front-desk staff, who speak good English.
- It does not feel as luxurious as the city's 5-star hotels — the rooms and finishes are solid rather than special.
- Parts of the building are dated and due for a refresh.
- Peak-season and conference dates push rates up, so book ahead if your trip is fixed.
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Insider Tips
- Some rates bundle in the Radisson buffet breakfast — pick that package, it works out cheaper than paying separately.
- Yandex taxis in Astana are cheap: a run to Bayterek takes about 5 minutes and costs roughly $1.50 to $3.
- Confirm the indoor pool is what you want before booking — it is the main facility here, and it stays open right through the brutal winter.