Title: Astana B&B: Find the Best Bed and Breakfast | Expedia.ca [Astana Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Astana.dx602528)[Hotels in Astana](https://expedia.ca/Astana-Hotels.d602528.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Astana](https://expedia.ca/Astana-Vacation-Rentals.d602528.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Astana](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Astana.d602528.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Astana](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Astana.d602528.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Astana Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Astana.d602528.Car-Rental-Guide)[Astana Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Astana.d602528.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![This tower was designed by the first president.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602528/f720bb4f-176e-4e4a-b952-34a31004c455.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Toshiaki Yoshitake # Find a Bed and Breakfast in Astana - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates Next weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=602528&startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&adults=2&lodging=BED_AND_BREAKFAST&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=602528&startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&adults=2&lodging=BED_AND_BREAKFAST&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In one month [Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=602528&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&adults=2&lodging=BED_AND_BREAKFAST&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two months [Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=602528&startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&adults=2&lodging=BED_AND_BREAKFAST&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Our top choices for Astana bed & breakfast ![Comfort Double Room | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33294500/33294471/05f50792.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33294500/33294471/47b250c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Double Room | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33294500/33294471/5c46318a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33294500/33294471/548ae2c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mini Hotel Ulpan [](https://www.expedia.ca/Nur-Sultan-Hotels-Mini-Hotel-Ulpan.h33294471.Hotel-Information) Yesil District 8.8/10 Excellent (3 reviews) "Das Hotel hat meine Erwartungen übertroffen – sehr freundliches Personal, saubere Zimmer und eine tolle Lage. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Nur-Sultan-Hotels-Wyndham-Garden-Astana.h19218388.Hotel-Information) ![Elite Apart-Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19680000/19677900/19677819/1027e1bb_y.jpg) ### Elite Apart-Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Awesome!!!" [](https://expedia.ca/Astana-Hotels-Elite-Apart-Hotel.h19677819.Hotel-Information) ![Beijing Palace Soluxe Hotel Astana](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5180000/5171900/5171833/4f079e16_y.jpg) ### Beijing Palace Soluxe Hotel Astana 10/10 Excellent "A+++" [](https://expedia.ca/Nur-Sultan-Hotels-Beijing-Palace-Soluxe-Hotel-Astana.h5171833.Hotel-Information) ![King Hotel Astana](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4239500/4239494/41f7f36f_y.jpg) ### King Hotel Astana 10/10 Excellent "Everything was fine " [](https://expedia.ca/Nur-Sultan-Hotels-King-Hotel-Astana.h4239494.Hotel-Information) ![Ramada by Wyndham Astana](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2222500/2222481/a337cf64_y.jpg) ### Ramada by Wyndham Astana 10/10 Excellent "Really clean room , staff were friendly enough , breakfast was fantastic and lots of options 😀, the building is great condition too everything looks lovely ,and in a great location to the amenities 😁" [](https://expedia.ca/Nur-Sultan-Hotels-Grand-Park-Esil.h2222481.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Tengri](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16710000/16709000/16708924/a053b986_y.jpg) ### Hotel Tengri 10/10 Excellent "great location great overall service " [](https://expedia.ca/Nur-Sultan-Hotels-Hotel-Tengri.h16708924.Hotel-Information) ![Aruna Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12420000/12416600/12416553/94a3d1c9_y.jpg) ### Aruna Hotel 6/10 Okay "Good location etc. but staff were not welcoming and didn't speak English as advertised (doesn’t bother me and I’m happy to will it with Google translate, but if you’re going to advertise it and also look like you cannot be bothered to be there, doesn’t make for a good impression). Rooms not cleaned unless you ask. Can probably find similar places with more of a welcome and similar amenities if you plan in advance, nothing special. " [](https://expedia.ca/Nur-Sultan-Hotels-Versal-Hotel.h12416553.Hotel-Information) ![Sheraton Astana Hotel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42510000/42505000/42504934/6271794e_y.jpg) ### Sheraton Astana Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Nice hotel " [](https://expedia.ca/Nur-Sultan-Hotels-Sheraton-Nur-Sultan-Hotel.h42504934.Hotel-Information) ![Best Western Plus Astana](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19340000/19334100/19334036/a9596e61_y.jpg) ### Best Western Plus Astana 10/10 Excellent "Conveniently located" [](https://expedia.ca/Nur-Sultan-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Astana.h19334036.Hotel-Information) ## Find out more about Astana ## Astana B&B information | Number of reviews | 3 | | ----------------- | ----- | | Accommodation | 2 B&B | | Lowest Price | | | Highest Price | | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the nightly rate for a Bed and Breakfast in Astana? ### Are there any family-friendly B&Bs in Astana? ### What is the difference between a Astana Bed & Breakfast and a hotel? ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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