When are hotels in Almaty most expensive?
In Almaty, the most expensive of the 84 nights measured from 13 November 2026 to 4 February 2027 is the night of Saturday 2 January 2027: a median asking price of $85 across 198 places, +15% against other Friday-to-Sunday nights within 7 days (latest scan 7 November 2026). Those 6 nights had a median of $74. New Year's Day falls on that night. Nights read on 7 November 2026.
Measured by Bed&Market (bedandmarket.com) from 208 places checked, read 7 November 2026 15:52 UTC.
Updated
The 10 most expensive nights
In Almaty, the 10 most expensive of the 84 measured nights ask a median of $74 to $85; Friday and Saturday nights make up 4 of the 10.
| Night | Median asking price | Places with a price | Nearby nights of its kind: median (nights) | Difference | No price (sold out or closed) | Event or holiday that night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 2 January 2027 | $85 | 198 | $74 (6) | +15% | 10 of 208 (5%) | New Year's Day |
| Tuesday 12 January 2027 | $82 | 197 | $72 (8) | +14% | 11 of 208 (5%) | |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | $80 | 196 | $74 (6) | +7% | 12 of 208 (6%) | New Year's Day |
| Wednesday 23 December 2026 | $79 | 198 | $70 (8) | +13% | 10 of 208 (5%) | |
| Sunday 3 January 2027 | $76 | 197 | $74 (6) | +2% | 11 of 208 (5%) | |
| Thursday 7 January 2027 | $75 | 195 | $74 (8) | +2% | 13 of 208 (6%) | Orthodox Christmas |
| Thursday 31 December 2026 | $74 | 197 | $72 (8) | +4% | 11 of 208 (5%) | |
| Friday 8 January 2027 | $74 | 196 | $76 (6) | -2% | 12 of 208 (6%) | |
| Saturday 9 January 2027 | $74 | 196 | $74 (6) | 0% | 12 of 208 (6%) | |
| Monday 4 January 2027 | $74 | 197 | $72 (8) | +3% | 11 of 208 (5%) | New Year's Day (observed) |
Nearby nights of its kind: the other measured nights of the same kind (Monday to Thursday, or Friday to Sunday) within 7 days either side; a dash where fewer than 3 were measured. Each night links to the places and prices read for it.
How far above an ordinary night
In Almaty, 1 of the 84 compared nights asked 15% or more above nearby nights of their kind; the largest difference was +15%, on Saturday 2 January 2027.
| Difference against nearby nights of its kind | Nights | Share of measured nights |
|---|---|---|
| +30% or more | 0 | 0% |
| +15% to +29% | 1 | 1% |
| 0% to +14% | 47 | 56% |
| Below 0% | 36 | 43% |
| Not compared | 0 | 0% |
Not compared: fewer than 3 measured nights of the same kind within 7 days, or a difference above +150%, which reads as a broken scan rather than a market. Nights priced more than 3 times above or below the window's middle are already left out of the window.
The most expensive weekends (Friday + Saturday)
In Almaty, the most expensive weekend measured is Friday 1 January 2027 and Saturday 2 January 2027: medians of $80 and $85, $165 summed.
| Friday | Saturday | Friday median | Saturday median | Sum of the two medians |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | 2 January 2027 | $80 | $85 | $165 |
| 8 January 2027 | 9 January 2027 | $74 | $74 | $149 |
| 22 January 2027 | 23 January 2027 | $73 | $73 | $145 |
| 29 January 2027 | 30 January 2027 | $73 | $73 | $145 |
| 15 January 2027 | 16 January 2027 | $73 | $72 | $144 |
A weekend is listed only when both its Friday and its Saturday night were measured; the sum adds two medians and is not the price of any one stay.
Events and holidays on measured nights
In Almaty, published events and holidays on measured nights: 5; the one furthest above nearby nights of its kind was the night of Saturday 2 January 2027 (New Year's Day): +15%, a median of $85.
| Night | Event or holiday | Median asking price | Difference | Rank among the 84 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 2 January 2027 | New Year's Day | $85 | +15% | 1 of 84 |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | New Year's Day | $80 | +7% | 3 of 84 |
| Monday 4 January 2027 | New Year's Day (observed) | $74 | +3% | 10 of 84 |
| Thursday 7 January 2027 | Orthodox Christmas | $75 | +2% | 6 of 84 |
| Wednesday 16 December 2026 | Independence Day | $70 | 0% | 45 of 84 |
An event or holiday is listed only where its night was measured and compared; an event found automatically also needs a source and a difference of at least +15%. The difference belongs to the night: it says what that night asked, not why.
The most expensive night of each month
In Almaty, the window covers 4 months; the highest monthly peak is $85 on Saturday 2 January 2027.
| Month | Most expensive night | Median asking price | Difference | Nights measured that month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | Saturday 14 November 2026 | $73 | +3% | 18 |
| December 2026 | Wednesday 23 December 2026 | $79 | +13% | 31 |
| January 2027 | Saturday 2 January 2027 | $85 | +15% | 31 |
| February 2027 | Monday 1 February 2027 | $70 | 0% | 4 |
Only the nights inside the measured window count; a linked month has its own page with every night.
What was measured
Nights measured in Almaty: 84, from 13 November 2026 to 4 February 2027; each with at least 30 places showing a price.
- Up to 208 places checked per night; a place with no price that night (sold out or closed) is counted but carries no price.
- Prices in USD, as shown on the day each night was read; nights read on 7 November 2026.
- Nearby nights of its kind: the median of the other measured nights of the same kind (Monday to Thursday, or Friday to Sunday) within 7 days either side, where at least 3 were measured.
- Left out as broken reads: nights priced more than 3 times above or below the window's middle, and differences above +150%.
- Asking prices seen while searching for one night: not prices paid, and not a forecast.
Source: asking prices for one night, read from public search results on the scan date; not prices paid, and not a forecast. How we measure →