Your stay — Old Gate Hotel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Xo'ja Zayniddin jom`e masjidi (208 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjidi kalon jom`e masjidi (228 m · ~3 min walk)
- Place of worship: Poi Kalon (301 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Tagban Bofon jom`e masjidi (302 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Media Park — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Samoniylar istirohat bog'i. Mausolium — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Viloyat oʻlkashunoslik muzeyi — 301 m · ~4 min walk
Sadriddin Ayniy teatri — 607 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 16 m · ~1 min walk
Basfarm — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Обид УВД паварот — 557 m · ~7 min walk
Конечная маршруток и автобусов Калхоз базар — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Uzbekistani Som, UZS
Change money at official exchange offices or banks in the old town; avoid hotel desks and airport kiosks — they give significantly worse rates.
Cards are accepted in mid-range hotels and some larger restaurants but many cafés, taxis, and markets are cash-only; mobile pay is rare.
Not expected but 5%-10% in restaurants is appreciated if service is included; round up taxi fares; small notes for hotel staff are fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a local cafe around 15,000 som
A bowl of lagman or shurpa at a chaikhan is 20,000-30,000 som
A grilled kebab with flatbread and salad at a chaikhan or street-stall is 25,000-40,000 som for a main
Lyabi Hauz area and the main bazaar (Toki Sarrofon) have stalls with samsa, manti, and shashlik from 10,000 som
No large chain supermarkets in this area; a few small grocery shops near Lyabi Hauz stock basics
Bukhara's main bazaar (Toki Sarrofon) sells affordable local garments, scarves, and shoes; for high street, head east to Mirzo Ulugbek Avenue.
Marshrutkas cost 1,500 som per ride within town; from Bukhara airport, take bus number 7 (1,500 som) or taxi 20,000-30,000 som pre-paid.
Eat at chaikhanas away from tourist squares — prices drop by half; drink tap water only if boiled; buy souvenirs at the bazaar rather than at monument shops.
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 Old Gate Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 16 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Basfarm — 1.6 km · ~20 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Old Gate Hotel?
Check-in at Old Gate Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Old Gate Hotel?
A bowl of lagman or shurpa at a chaikhan is 20,000-30,000 som
What is the cheapest way to get around from Old Gate Hotel?
Marshrutkas cost 1,500 som per ride within town; from Bukhara airport, take bus number 7 (1,500 som) or taxi 20,000-30,000 som pre-paid.
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.