Street musicians, cafés and evening lights along one of Almaty’s oldest pedestrian streets.
About this place
Almaty's Arbat is the pedestrian stretch of Zhibek Zholy, where street culture shapes the visit. The official tourism portal highlights artists, musicians, souvenir stalls and cafés. What you encounter varies by day, so treat it as a walking area rather than a scheduled show.
For a first visit, stroll along a chosen section and stop where something catches your attention. Look at displayed artwork, compare souvenirs and notice the façades before choosing a café. You can shorten or extend this walk to suit the weather and the time available.
Travel from Hostel O2
≈ 35–50 min
Travel mode
Public transport and walking
These are planning estimates, not a timetable. Allow extra time for traffic and queues.
How to get there
Bus 16, 126 or 206 to Ploshchad Astana → walk north along Panfilov Street for 8–12 minutes.
