Hotels in Uzbekistan

Hotels in Uzbekistan: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Uzbekistan cost?

The price depends on the standard, the city and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. Guesthouses by the monuments are cheapest, while 5-star hotels in Tashkent and Samarkand are the priciest. November tends to be the cheapest month and April the most expensive.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Uzbekistan: most popular cities

A trip through Uzbekistan usually follows the route of the old caravan cities. These are the destinations travellers choose most often:

• Tashkent. The capital and the widest choice of hotels, from hostels to 5-star. A metro and an airport make it a handy base to start.
• Samarkand. The Registan square and the Silk Road mausoleums. The largest selection of boutique and chain hotels.
• Bukhara. A UNESCO old town with the Kalyan Minaret and the Ark. Atmospheric small hotels in historic houses.
• Khiva. The walled museum-city of Ichan Kala. Guesthouses and hotels right by the monuments.
• Qarshi. A southern city, a handy stop along the way with cheaper stays.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan brings together Silk Road monuments, desert and mountains, so it is easy to match a trip to your interests.

• The Silk Road in Samarkand. The Registan square with its three madrasahs and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
• Bukhara. A UNESCO-listed city. The Kalyan Minaret, the Ark and the Trading Domes for souvenirs.
• The desert fortresses of Elliq-Qala. The Khwarazm oasis ringed by desert, with ancient castles that once guarded the routes.
• Ugam-Chatkal National Park. A green, mountainous park in the east, home to over 280 animal species.
• Khiva in the desert. The walled city of Ichan Kala, with narrow alleys and blue mosaics.

How much does a trip to Uzbekistan cost

Daily costs are low. A cheap meal is about 38,000 UZS (around $4) per person, and a mid-range meal about 75,000 UZS (around $8). Credit and debit cards are taken at larger hotels and venues, but smaller shops and restaurants deal in cash in Uzbek som (UZS). It is worth keeping cash on hand, and larger bills are easier to settle in dollars.

When is the best time to visit Uzbekistan

Spring and autumn are best, with dry, mild weather that makes sightseeing pleasant. Summer can be very hot and winter cold. November tends to be the cheapest month and April the most expensive, when the weather and the tourist season are at their peak. Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to book, Saturday the priciest.

Getting to and around Uzbekistan

Most people arrive by plane, with the national Uzbekistan Airways serving dozens of cities, alongside carriers such as Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates. Trains run in from Kazakhstan, some originating in Russia, all ending in Tashkent. A bus runs from Shymkent in Kazakhstan. Within the country there are comfortable trains, including high-speed services linking Tashkent with Samarkand and Bukhara, plus long-distance buses from the Abu Sahiy station. Tashkent has a 29-station metro, and Uzbekistan Airways operates domestic flights. Citizens of over 50 countries, including the EU, Australia and Canada, enter visa-free for 30 days, while others apply for an e-visa online.

Example hotels in Uzbekistan

A few recognisable properties from different cities for reference:

• Swissôtel Tashkent and Lotte City Hotels Tashkent Palace in Tashkent (upper tier, from approx. $113).
• Mövenpick Samarkand and Hilton Garden Inn Samarkand Sogd in Samarkand (from approx. $54).
• Orient Star Khiva in Khiva and Ramada Encore by Wyndham Bukhara in Bukhara (from approx. $65).