🇺🇿 Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Hotel RIZVON
📍 113, Xo'ja Nurobod ko'chasi, Bukhara
Your stay — Hotel RIZVON
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The Property — Hotel RIZVON
Hotel RIZVON is a budget-friendly 3-star pad a short walk from Bukhara's old town, with a modest lobby of polished tiles and low sofas that smells of green tea. The USP is location and price: you get a clean, air-conditioned room and basic breakfast steps from the Lyab-i Hauz complex. It suits independent travellers and small families who want to sleep cheap and spend the day wandering the Silk Road sites, not lounging in the hotel.
Chronicles of Bukhara
Bukhara dates from at least 500 BC and grew rich as a key stop on the Silk Road, with its old city a Unesco World Heritage site since 1993. The Samanid dynasty built the 9th-century Samanid Mausoleum, then the 16th-century Shaybanids added madrasas and the Kalyan minaret, all in baked brick with turquoise tiles. Modern Bukhara keeps that medieval grid of narrow alleys and covered bazaars, now selling carpets and suzani alongside local snacks. Its identity today is a mix of devout Islamic scholarship, Soviet-era concrete suburbs and a tourism economy centered on its perfect old core.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bukhara guide →Best months
April, October give highs around 20–25°C and cool evenings, few tourists and clear skies for walking the old city. May and September are also good but hotter, nudging 30°C.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak with blinding heat reaching 40°C, desert-dry, and bigger crowds on guided tours. Hotel prices double or triple from April's £30/night to £60–80. No main festival, but summer school holidays drive domestic travel.
Budget shoulder season
March and November are the true shoulder: lows around 5–10°C, occasional rain, but hotel rates drop to £20–30/night and you'll have the sights nearly to yourself. December–February is dead quiet and cold (0–10°C), but cheapest of all.
Weather & packing
Bukhara is one of the driest cities in Central Asia, with summer humidity under 15% — you'll sweat buckets but the air dries it instantly. Pack a wide-brimmed hat, high-SPF sunscreen, and a light scarf for covering your head at mosques; July nights can drop 15°C, so carry a thin jacket.
Live City Briefing — Bukhara
- Uzbekistan introduced e-visa for many nationalities in 2025, now valid for 30 days single entry — check the MFA site before booking.
- The old city's main Lyab-i Hauz square is under partial renovation until late 2026: some fountains and paving are fenced off, but cafes stay open.
- A new high-speed train service from Samarkand to Bukhara launched in June 2026, cutting travel time to 2.5 hours — book tickets via the Uzbek Railways app.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel RIZVON, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Xo'ja Nurobod ko'chasi). The 2nd floor is high enough to avoid ground-level street noise but low enough for easy stair access if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street (Xo'ja Nurobod ko'chasi) — this is a main road in Bukhara's old town, with foot traffic and the occasional car or motorbike. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft: 3-star hotels often have thin walls, and lift machinery can hum at night.
Best views
Rooms on the north side (likely facing away from Xo'ja Nurobod) offer views over the low-rise old town, with mosque domes and minarets visible. Rooms on the street side give a direct view of the alley and local life, but with more noise.
Quietest floors
The quietest floors are the 1st and 2nd floors, especially those with courtyard views. The 1st floor may have some lobby noise, so the 2nd floor is the sweet spot.
🔊 Noise notes
Xo'ja Nurobod ko'chasi is a narrow but active street in Bukhara's historic centre, so expect foot traffic from early morning to late evening, plus the occasional delivery scooter. The hotel's own breakfast service (7-10am) will generate clatter and chatter from the ground-floor dining area.
Insider tips
1) Ask if the hotel has a rooftop terrace — many Bukhara 3-stars do — and request a room on the top floor if you want views and don't mind stairs (the lift may be slow or small). 2) If driving, confirm parking in advance: Xo'ja Nurobod is a narrow street, and parking may be on-street or in a nearby lot, so ask the hotel for directions when you book.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hotel RIZVON
Free Wi-Fi for all guests. Speed averages 10 Mbps download; no login – connects directly. Slower in courtyard rooms.
No lift. This is a converted 19th-century merchant's house; all rooms are on ground or first floor reached by staircases only.
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers. The building retains original carved wooden columns and a central courtyard with a 200-year-old mulberry tree.
Check-in starts 14:00. Early bag-drop available from 09:00 at no charge if room not ready. Late check-out until 16:00 costs 50,000 UZS; after 16:00, charged an extra night.
Complimentary at reception for same-day arrivals/departures; overnight storage upon request and for a 10,000 UZS fee.
No step-free access. Entrance has two steps; interior has narrow doorways and no ramps. Not suitable for wheelchair users.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 'Markaziy Avtoturargoh' at 4, Ko'k Gumbaz, 5-minute walk; 10,000 UZS per day. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Uzbekistan does not levy a separate city tax for 3-star hotels; included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking via card or bank transfer; on check-in, a 50,000 UZS incidental hold is placed on your card (cash accepted for hold).
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjidi Huja Sufiyoni Savri (69 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: Мечеть Хожахо (133 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Tagban Bofon jom`e masjidi (287 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: Poi Kalon (380 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Media Park — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Sitorabonu — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Blacksmith workshop and museum — 562 m · ~7 min walk
Sadriddin Ayniy teatri — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM KapitalBank 24/7 — 256 m · ~3 min walk
Basfarm — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Магазинчик — 327 m · ~4 min walk
Конечная маршруток и автобусов Калхоз базар — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Uzbekistani Som, UZS
Use official exchange offices or banks in Bukhara; avoid airport or tourist bureau counters as they give poor rates.
Cards are accepted in larger hotels and some mid-range restaurants; local markets and small eateries are cash-only.
Not expected but rounding up bills in restaurants or leaving 5-10% is appreciated; taxi drivers don't expect a tip; hotel staff might appreciate a small gratuity in cash.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee at a local chaikhana (tea house) for about 5,000 UZS.
A bowl of lagman or plov at a casual eatery for around 20,000-30,000 UZS.
A main course like shashlik with bread and salad at a simple restaurant for about 30,000-40,000 UZS.
Try the Lyabi-Hauz area or the covered bazaar for cheap samsas and shashlik from street stalls.
Korzinka market is common; there are also smaller local minimarkets near this address.
The central bazaar (near Lyabi-Hauz) has affordable traditional and everyday clothing; avoid touristy shops near monuments.
Marshrutkas (shared minibuses) cost 1,000-2,000 UZS per ride; from Bukhara Airport, take marshrutka 81 or 86 to the city center for about 1,500 UZS.
Eat at locals-only chaikhanas for cheap meals; use marshrutkas instead of taxis; bargain at markets but keep it polite and fair.
Emergency Contacts
BukharaFor general emergencies or to reach the Russian-speaking operator, dial 112. The local police station in Bukhara city centre is at 6 M. Iqbol Street, tel: +998 65 223 11 02.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bukhara, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel RIZVON
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM KapitalBank 24/7 — 256 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Basfarm — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Bukhara airport (bus stop outside terminal on Samarqand shoh ko‘chasi) → Lyabi Hauz (get off at Toqi Zargaron stop)
💡 Buy a reusable ATTO transport card at the airport kiosk (5,000 UZS) to avoid fumbling for coins. The bus stop is a 3-min walk east of the terminal. Tell the driver 'Lyabi Hauz' so they warn you—the stop is unmarked on the side of the main road.
Kogon station area (if arriving by train from Tashkent or Samarkand) → Lyabi Hauz (stop near Toqi Sarrofon)
💡 Minibuses don’t display route numbers well—just wave any marshrutka with '11' or '29' on its side and shout 'Lyabi!' The ride is bumpy but drops you 150m from the hotel area. Keep small change ready; drivers rarely give change for large notes.
Bukhara International Airport (BHK) → Lyabi Hauz hotel district
💡 Ignore drivers inside the terminal offering 80,000+ UZS. Walk 50m past the parking lot to the main road and flag down a passing yellow taxi—they’ll take you for 30,000. Or order via Yandex Taxi app (prepaid, fixed price).
Anywhere in central Bukhara (e.g., Ark Fortress) → Lyabi Hauz hotel area
💡 Set the destination as 'Buxoro Lyabi Havuz'—drivers know it. Economy class is fine; avoid Comfort unless you need a newer car with AC. Pay cash don’t add card, as many drivers cancel card orders in this area.
About Bukhara
Wikipedia ↗
Bukhara ( buu-KHAR-ə) is the seventh-largest city in Uzbekistan by population, with 280,187 residents as of 1 January 2020. It is the capital of Bukhara Region. The Bukhara region has been inhabited for at least five millennia, and the city has existed for half that time. Located on the Silk Road, ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel RIZVON?
Request a room on the 2nd floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Xo'ja Nurobod ko'chasi). The 2nd floor is high enough to avoid ground-level street noise but low enough for easy stair access if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel RIZVON?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street (Xo'ja Nurobod ko'chasi) — this is a main road in Bukhara's old town, with foot traffic and the occasional car or motorbike. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft: 3-star hotels often have thin walls, and lift machinery can hum at night.
Is Hotel RIZVON noisy?
Xo'ja Nurobod ko'chasi is a narrow but active street in Bukhara's historic centre, so expect foot traffic from early morning to late evening, plus the occasional delivery scooter. The hotel's own breakfast service (7-10am) will generate clatter and chatter from the ground-floor dining area.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel RIZVON?
Rooms on the north side (likely facing away from Xo'ja Nurobod) offer views over the low-rise old town, with mosque domes and minarets visible. Rooms on the street side give a direct view of the alley and local life, but with more noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel RIZVON?
1) Ask if the hotel has a rooftop terrace — many Bukhara 3-stars do — and request a room on the top floor if you want views and don't mind stairs (the lift may be slow or small). 2) If driving, confirm parking in advance: Xo'ja Nurobod is a narrow street, and parking may be on-street or in a nearby lot, so ask the hotel for directions when you book.
What time is check-in at Hotel RIZVON?
Check-in at Hotel RIZVON is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel RIZVON have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests. Speed averages 10 Mbps download; no login – connects directly. Slower in courtyard rooms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel RIZVON?
None (Uzbekistan does not levy a separate city tax for 3-star hotels; included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel RIZVON?
A bowl of lagman or plov at a casual eatery for around 20,000-30,000 UZS.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel RIZVON?
Marshrutkas (shared minibuses) cost 1,000-2,000 UZS per ride; from Bukhara Airport, take marshrutka 81 or 86 to the city center for about 1,500 UZS.
When is the best time to visit Bukhara?
April, October give highs around 20–25°C and cool evenings, few tourists and clear skies for walking the old city. May and September are also good but hotter, nudging 30°C.
Top Attractions in Bukhara
💡 The best time is mid-morning when the light streams through the dome's holes. Haggling is expected—start at half the asking price for souvenirs like embroidered suzani cloth.
💡 Visit just after morning prayer (around 8am) when the courtyard is empty and the light hits the painted columns. Women should bring a scarf for entry.
💡 Hire a boat for around 10,000 som (under £1) for 20 minutes—it's a quiet way to see the park from the water. Bring your own snacks as the cafes are pricey.
💡 Go at sunset to see the pool reflect the gold-lit madrasas. The teahouses around the plaza charge for drinks, but sitting on the pool's stone edge costs nothing.
💡 You can walk around the base and into the main gateway for free. For the best view without paying, cross the street to the pedestrian bridge near the Bolo Hauz Mosque.