Shymkent
Shymkent is a city in Kazakhstan. It is near the border with Uzbekistan. It is one of three Kazakh cities which have the status equal to that of a region (the city of republican significance). It is the third most populous city in Kazakhstan, behind Almaty and Astana, with an estimated population of 1,002,291 as of June 1, 2018. According to regional and city officials, the million resident of Shymkent was born on 17 May 2018. It is a regional cultural centre.
Shymkent is situated 690 kilometres (430 mi) west of Almaty and 1,483 kilometres (920 mi) south of Astana. It is also 120 kilometres (75 mi) to the north of Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Shymkent is home city of FC Ordabasy.
Stadium — Kazhymukan Munaitpasov Stadium
Kazhymukan Munaitpasov Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 20,000 people.
The stadium is named after Kazhymukan Munaitpasov, a Kazakh wrestler and repeated World Champion in Greco-Roman wrestling.
Kazhymukan Munaitpasov Stadium is the main stadium in the city. It is the base of FC Ordabasy.
Accomodation in Shymkent
Rixos Khadisha Shymkent
Indoor swimming pool | Spa and wellness centre | Fitness centre
Recommended for the team’s, VIP’s accommodation
Offering a spacious spa centre with a sauna, Turkish hammam and a snow room, Rixos Khadisha Shymkent is located in a business area of Shymkent. Guests can have a swim in the indoor pool and work out in the fitness centre on site.
The elegant suites and rooms feature traditional neoclassic decor and marble bathrooms. They are air conditioned and offer a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine.
Kazakhasia restaurant serves a variety of dishes of Asian cuisine, and Olivia restaurant offers Italian cuisine. Guests of Rixos Khadisha Shymkent can have a drink at Atrium Café or at the English bar White Horse.
Kainar Hotel
Indoor swimming pool | Spa and wellness centre | Fitness centre
Recommended for the VIP’s accommodation
Offering indoor pool, a spa and wellness centre, Kainar Hotel is located at the highest point of Shymkent. Free Wi-Fi access is available.
Rooms are decorated in classic style and come with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. The private bathrooms include a hairdryer and bathrobes. Some rooms have a lake and a garden views.
At Kainar Hotel guests will find a la carte restaurant and a fitness centre. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding.
DoubleTree by Hilton Shymkent
Indoor swimming pool | Fitness centre
Recommended for the Team’s, VIP’s accommodation
Located 3 km from Shymkent Old Town district, this hotel features an indoor swimming pool and fitness centre. Guests are offered a sauna and rooms with air conditioning.
All the elegant room at DoubleTree by Hilton Shymkent are decorated in neutral colours and come with a kettle. Slippers and a hairdryer are provided in the bathrooms.
Canvas’s modern restaurant serves both European and Lebanese cuisine. Drinks and cocktails are offered at the on-site bar.
Guests of Canvas Hotel can relax in the sauna or by the pool. A massage service is also provided on site.