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If you are trying to figure out where to stay in Tashkent, you will quickly notice that the city is massive, and can feel overwhelming on a map. Because it is so spread out, your golden rule is simple: stay near a metro station.
Tourism is growing fast, and options on Booking.com are expanding right along with it ranging from budget-friendly hostels to sleek boutique hotels.
How We Planned Our Stay: We booked a standard hotel for our arrival to keep things smooth, but rented a spacious apartment for 10 days before flying out. Having a kitchen and space to unwind was an absolute lifesaver between heavy travel days.
Exploring different parts of the city gave us a true feel for how its districts operate. Here is a breakdown of the best neighborhoods to stay in Tashkent to help you pick the right spot.
Best Neighborhoods to Stay in Tashkent
When looking for the best neighborhoods to stay in Tashkent, the city generally boils down to a couple of distinct areas that cater best to travelers depending on whether you want modern cafes, historic bazaars, or a quiet residential apartment..
To help you navigate the city and avoid the traffic, here are the three best areas to consider:
Downtown / Amir Timur Square: The top pick for first-timers, offering great metro connectivity, walkability, cafes, and hotels for every budget. It’s the ideal short-term base before catching a train to Samarkand or Bukhara.
Near Chorsu Bazaar / Old Town: Perfect for immersing yourself in local culture, historic sights, and raw street life. You might not find many traditional hotels here, but rather cozy guesthouses run by local families.
Mirabad District: Centered between the Kosmonavtlar and Tashkent metro stations, this is the best pocket for longer-term apartment rentals. It offers a quieter vibe, great local dining spots (such as Afsona Shevchenko, Restaurant Caravan, or Labi Havuz) and easy access to attractions like the Railway museum and Museum of Applied Arts.
Plus, having the Tashkent Railway Station right in this area makes it super convenient if you need to catch an early morning train to other cities.
👉 Check out complete Tashkent Travel Guide for more inspiration and details.
Where to stay in Tashkent
All hotels, guesthouses and apartments hand-picked and listed below are in the neighborhoods mentioned above, with good connectivity to metro stations and sights.
Best Hotels & Guesthouses
🏨 Ichan Qal’a Premium Class Hotel – If you can afford something slightly more upscale than standard hotels in Tashkent then this hotel should be your first choice. It has Uzbek-inspired architecture, a wide outdoor swimming pool and it feels different walking down the luxurious isles.
🏨 Wyndham Tashkent – Wyndham hotels are always a good choice if you are happy to pay a little more. It’s located very centrally so it’s very convenient for short trips and those that prefer to have familiar Wyndham services.
🏨 Hotel Marwa Tashkent Pool&Spa – This is located very close to the Chorsu Bazaar, it’s modern and with good facilities like pool, gym and sauna.
🏨 Chorsu Inn – In the same area as Hotel Marwa Tashkent there is this beautiful guesthouse with excellent reviews. Staying there you will get a more authentic neighborhood feeling.
🏨 ART Deluxe Hotel – A more comfortable hotel option closer to the city center, ideal for a short, easy stay. We stayed here for 2 days at the end of our trip and since we didn’t have any exploring left to do at that time, we found the location convenient. If you’re in Tashkent for only 1 day, then maybe it’s best to choose something a bit more central.
Best Apartments
🏨 U-Tower Studio Panoramic View of Tashkent City – I wish this was available when we visited, but I’ve saved it for next time we’re in Tashkent. It’s more centrally located than other apartments I have found and the price-quality ratio is unbeatable.
🏨 Art Studio – Another apartment I wish was available when we visited! It is a cozy one-bedroom apartment with a living room, kitchenette, washing machine etc that you’d need for a longer stay. It is also very nicely decorated and makes you feel like home.
🏨 Art Studio 2 – A cozy, well-equipped one-bedroom apartment complete with a kitchen, a balcony, and free Wi-Fi, conveniently located within walking distance of Tashkent’s city center and metro.
Options a little further out
🏨 Avant Wellness Hotel – A comfortable stay in Tashkent with great facilities like indoor pool and sauna. It is convenient if you want to be close to the airport. We stayed there for 3 nights and were very happy with it, but I wouldn’t choose it as a base for everyday exploring.
🏨 OLD TASHKENT Hotel & Spa – It offers a comfortable retreat with a relaxing garden, indoor and outdoor pools, and an on-site spa just a short distance from the city’s main attractions.
Where to Stay in Tashkent – Final Thoughts
Tashkent has a wide range of accommodation styles, and most offer a great price-quality ratio, so you will have plenty of options to choose from. Hopefully, this guide helped you pinpoint the best neighborhoods to stay in Tashkent and inspired you on where to book.
Let me know in the comments if you find any other amazing stays or want to share your own experience!
⏰ Planning the rest of your trip? Don’t miss our other Uzbekistan guides:
→ Bukhara Travel Guide
→ Tashkent Travel Guide
→ Samarkand Travel Guide
→ Uzbekistan Travel Guide
→ Uzbekistan Trains & Transport Ultimate Guide
→ How to Plan the Ideal Uzbekistan Trip: 1, 2 & 3 Week Itineraries
→ How much does a trip to Uzbekistan actually cost? (our exact budget)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Downtown around Amir Timur Square. It offers metro connectivity, high walkability, plenty of modern cafes and restaurants, and a wide selection of hotels for every budget.
Yes, absolutely. Hotels in Uzbekistan are legally required to provide accommodations to tourists regardless of their marital status. Foreign couples can comfortably share a room without any hassle or questions asked.
Yes, licensed hotels and guesthouses automatically register your stay in the national electronic system and will hand you a small paper slip or share with you an electronic document.
Make sure to keep your registration slips for every city you visit on your Uzbekistan itinerary until you officially clear departure control.
Most mid-to-high-end hotels and apartments booked via platforms like Booking.com accept international Visa and Mastercard.
However, smaller family-run guesthouses or independent apartments sometimes prefer cash (Uzbek Som or USD), so it’s always wise to have a backup stash of cash.
