Astana is a new city, built specifically as the capital. We spent one night in Astana and that was enough. I recommend visiting the mosque and the tower. About 1.5 hours from Astana is a former gulag (for women and children) - we hired a driver to take us there.
Posted: June 9, 2022Based on 13 local experiences
Based on 13 local experiences
Rakhila
Very safe. I walk alone after dark a lot and haven't experienced any trouble in any part of the city ever. All streets are lit and paved, so there are none really dark spots a tourist can get into. Locals are pretty friendly too
Posted: August 28, 2025At the daytime very safe however at the night time especially when you are only by yourself in some areas of the city a little bit dangerous. Just make sure that you are hanging out with smn you know at the night
Posted: July 11, 2025Karina
astana is safe , but men are crazy all over the world , so stay safe nice places, nice people, do not stay in the dark alone, and better take taxi , many places to chill and rest i love that city !
Posted: June 20, 2025Astana is a pretty safe place for all kind of travelers. Local people value hospitality. The crime levels are low-moderate. There are almost no robberies,attacks. The center of the city might be safer than outskirts.
Posted: June 7, 2025The city is actually very safe, especially if you’re walking around the left bank. Of course, like in any other city, it’s good to stay a bit cautious, but overall it feels very safe. The right bank can be a bit less safe, especially late at night and on the outskirts.
Posted: April 17, 2025Aru
Astana
3 days
Hey! I'm Aru and I'' 23, just trying to live this life with a full heart — finding beauty in the little things and joy in each new day.
Rakhila
Astana
3 days
An extravert with counterdependence issues, love hugs, hate morals. Love me a good book about India, Iran and/or people stories. Currently reading Vikram Seth's "A suitable boy" I dance kizomba, practice yoga, bike everywhere. Have a white Scottish straight male cat, a few dozen plants and too much clothes. I am fluent in Kazakh, Russian, English. Been dragging my feet in Spanish and Portuguese.