Where to stay
near Kok-Zhailyau

Accommodation right at the trail

If you are planning a hike to Kok-Zhailyau and want a place nearby, Country House is the most convenient option. A direct, well-trodden trail to the plateau starts essentially at the cabin — about 6 km, roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on foot — so you can set off early without the drive from the city.

After the hike: a sauna to ease your legs, the fire pit and a quiet evening with mountain views. This is a place for a calm stay, not for loud groups.

What's nearby

• Kok-Zhailyau plateau — a protected area of Ile-Alatau Park, direct trail from the cabin (~6 km);
• Medeu and Shymbulak — the high-altitude rink and ski resort, about half an hour away;
• Apple orchards and peaks up to 3,200 metres.

How to get here

Address: Almaty, Medeu district, Stroitel 69. Easiest is a Yandex Go taxi to Almalykskaya Street — the hosts meet you and help with luggage. About 25–35 minutes from the city centre.

Right at the Kok-Zhailyau trailhead

Country House's main advantage for those heading to the plateau is its location. The maintained trail to Kok-Zhailyau (about 6 km, roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on foot) begins right at the cabin. No early start and no commute from the city: you can sleep in, have a relaxed breakfast and set off light, then come back to the sauna and the fire pit afterwards. For mountain lovers this is a rare convenience — lodging right at the start of the trail.

What's nearby: Medeu, Shymbulak, the park

The house is in the Medeu district by Ile-Alatau National Park, so everything worth seeing is close. The Medeu rink and the Shymbulak ski resort are a short drive away, and all around are protected slopes with apple orchards and peaks up to 3,200 metres. You can combine a hike to the plateau with a walk in the park or skiing in winter, then return to the quiet of the cabin. It's a handy base for an active but peaceful mountain break.