Where to stay in Tashkent — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, blends modern glass towers and leafy parks with Silk Road heritage — ancient bazaars and turquoise-domed mosques sit just blocks from sleek new districts. The city's signature experience is its metro, where each station is decorated like an underground museum, from the space-themed Kosmonavtlar to the gold-mosaic domes of Alisher Navoi. With low prices, friendly locals and easy transport, it's one of Central Asia's most rewarding and budget-friendly capitals.
Why stay in Tashkent
Central Asia's most beautiful metro
Built in the Soviet era, each station is a work of art — chandeliers, mosaics and marble. Kosmonavtlar honours cosmonauts; Alisher Navoi has gold-patterned domes. A single ride costs pennies, and photography has been allowed since 2018.
Luxury on a small budget
Food, hotels and transport cost far less than most of Asia. A big bowl of plov runs a couple of dollars, and comfortable hotels start at very modest rates.
Living Silk Road heritage
The old Hazrati Imam quarter houses the 7th-century Uthman Quran, surrounded by historic mosques and madrasahs and the new Center for Islamic Civilization.
Friendly, safe and easy to enter
Uzbekistan has eased visa rules for many travellers, locals are warm and welcoming, the city is clean, and it feels safe to walk at night.
Pick an area first — where to stay in Tashkent
Location is the single most important thing about a hotel — choose the right area first, then pick the hotel
City Center / Amir Timur SquareMost central base — walk to Broadway, museums and key metro stations. Ideal for first-time visitors.
Coming soonMirabadRestaurants, cafes and bars along Taras Shevchenko Street; good value and close to the train station and airport. Great for solo and backpacker travellers.
Coming soonYunusabadQuiet and green, near the Botanical Garden and Aqua Park, with larger hotels offering pools and spas. Good for families.
Coming soonChilonzorSprawling residential district to the west near Magic City amusement park, with affordable stays on the original metro line.
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Local dishes to try in Tashkent
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Plov (Osh)
Uzbek rice pilaf cooked in giant kazan pots, golden with carrots, lamb and chickpeas. Best at the Central Asian Plov Centre — go before early afternoon as it sells out.
📍 National dish - 2🥟
Samsa
Flaky pastries stuffed with lamb or pumpkin, baked crisp in a clay tandyr oven. Grab them hot at Chorsu Bazaar or Sim Sim on Sayilgoh Street.
📍 Snack · tandyr-baked - 3🍜
Lagman
Hand-pulled noodles served as a hearty soup or stir-fry with meat and vegetables. Try Qorasaroy Lagman near the Hazrati Imam quarter.
📍 Hand-pulled noodles - 4🍢
Shashlik
Skewers of lamb or chicken grilled over charcoal, served with pickled onion and fresh non bread. Connoisseurs head to Besh-Agach market.
📍 Charcoal-grilled - 5🫓
Non (Lepyoshka)
Round tandoor bread with a stamped centre pattern, served with every Uzbek meal. Buy it fresh and cheap from the stalls at Chorsu Bazaar.
📍 Round bread - 6🥗
Manti & Achichuk
Steamed dumplings filled with chunky meat, paired with the fresh tomato-and-onion achichuk salad. Sample them at spots like Milliy Taomlar / Anjir.
📍 Dumplings · salad
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Tashkent Metro Stations
Ride between art stations like space-themed Kosmonavtlar and gold-mosaic Alisher Navoi. Tickets cost pennies and photography is now allowed.
📍 Free · all day - 2🛍️
Chorsu Bazaar
The beating heart of the old town under a giant turquoise dome, piled with spices, dried fruit, non bread and street food. Exit straight from Chorsu metro.
📍 Old market · turquoise dome - 3🕌
Hazrati Imam Complex
Tashkent's spiritual core: historic mosques and madrasahs around the 7th-century Uthman Quran, beside the new Center for Islamic Civilization.
📍 Heritage · Uthman Quran - 4🕌
Minor Mosque
A serene white-marble mosque with a bright turquoise dome beside the Ankhor Canal, ringed by quiet gardens — lovely in the late afternoon.
📍 White marble · 2014 - 5🏛️
Amir Timur Square & Museum
The central square with its equestrian statue of Amir Timur, next to the blue-domed museum on the Timurid dynasty, steps from Broadway (Sayilgoh).
📍 City center - 6🌳
Independence Square & Broadway
The vast Mustakillik Square linked by the leafy Sayilgoh (Broadway) pedestrian street, full of artists, cafes and shade.
📍 Stroll · free - 7📡
Tashkent TV Tower
The tallest structure in Central Asia, with an observation deck and revolving restaurant for sweeping city views, best at sunset.
📍 360° view · 375 m - 8🎡
Magic City Park
Central Asia's largest all-season amusement park with a fairy-tale castle, rides, musical fountains and dining — magical when lit up at night.
📍 Family · evenings
Things to do in Tashkent
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3 Tashkent hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
★ 9.4LuxuryInterContinental Tashkent
#1 Newest in city · First MICHELIN Key in Uzbekistan
★ 9.2LuxuryHyatt Regency Tashkent
#2 chain hotel · central Yunusobod, heated year-round indoor pool
★ 9.2LuxuryLotte City Hotel Tashkent Palace
#4 Central location · Korean brand in a palace building
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Hilton Tashkent City
#3 best-value 5-star · right on Tashkent City Park
International Hotel Tashkent
#5 Classic 5-star · best value in town
The Park Turon Hotel
#9 Business-district boutique · Mirzo Ulug'bek
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🚆 Getting around Tashkent
From TAS Airport
Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport (TAS) is about 15 minutes from the center. There is no metro link, so take a taxi or the Yandex Go app — roughly 30,000–60,000 som (about USD 2–5).
Metro: 4 lines, 50 stations
The best way to get around, covering all the main sights. A single ride is a flat fare regardless of distance — pay at the booth or with a top-up card. The stations alone are worth the trip.
Yandex Go for rides
The most popular ride-hailing app shows fares upfront and is cheaper and easier than haggling with street taxis. Some drivers want cash in som, so keep a little on hand.
Som cash + cards
The currency is the som (UZS). Hotels and bigger venues take cards, but markets, taxis and small eateries are cash-only. 24-hour ATMs at the airport dispense som on arrival.
Buses & walking
City buses cover a wide network and are paid by card or app, while the central Broadway and square area is very walkable, with wide, shaded sidewalks.
Where to go next near Tashkent
SamarkandThe pearl of the Silk Road — the blue-tiled Registan, the emerald necropolis of Shah-i-Zinda, and Timur's mausoleum, all in the former Timurid capital.
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BukharaA UNESCO-listed Silk Road old town you can walk end to end — the Kalyan complex, the Ark fortress, and lanes full of silk and craft workshops.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Tashkent
Where should I stay in Tashkent?+
First-timers do best in the city center around Amir Timur Square, within walking distance of Broadway, museums and the main metro. Budget and backpacker travellers prefer Mirabad for its cafes, bars and proximity to the train station, while families like quieter Yunusabad with its pool-equipped hotels.
What's the easiest way to get around Tashkent?+
Use the metro as your backbone (4 lines, 50 stations) — cheap and far-reaching — and the Yandex Go app for anywhere it doesn't reach. From the airport, a taxi or Yandex ride to the center takes about 15 minutes.
What currency does Tashkent use, and do I need cash?+
The currency is the som (UZS). Hotels and larger venues accept cards, but Chorsu Bazaar, taxis and small shops are cash-only. Withdraw som from the 24-hour airport ATMs and keep some on you.
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