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tu estancia — MaxWell
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La propiedad — MaxWell
The MaxWell in Tashkent is a no-frills Soviet-era three-star hotel that has been lightly refreshed for the modern traveller. Its lobby feels like a cross between a business-class airport lounge and a local coffee shop, with worn leather seating and a perpetually brewing urn of tea. The USP is location and price: it sits a ten-minute walk from the Amir Timur Museum and the metro, making it a pragmatic base for budget-conscious tourists or short-stay transit passengers. This suits someone who wants a clean bed and reliable breakfast, not charm or luxury.
Crónicas de Tashkent
Tashkent was founded over 2,200 years ago as a Silk Road oasis and later became a key Soviet industrial centre. Much of the city was rebuilt after a devastating 1966 earthquake, giving it a distinctive mid-century Soviet architectural character with wide boulevards and monumental public buildings. Since independence in 1991, the city has embraced a modern Uzbek identity, mixing Islamic revivalist mosques with glass-fronted malls and a growing coffee culture. Today, Tashkent is a quietly confident capital, where Soviet-era parks sit alongside newly restored madrassas and a burgeoning art scene.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Tashkent →Los mejores meses
April, May, September: warm days (20–30°C), blooming parks or golden autumn light, and thinner crowds than summer. Perfect for walking the city centre.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is peak summer heat (often 35–40°C) and also the month of the Uzbek Independence Day celebrations (1 September). Hotel prices rise 20-40% as domestic and regional tourists book up. Expect full occupancy and pre-booking essential.
La temporada del hombro
October and March offer mild weather (15–25°C) at lower rates, with fewer travellers and uncrowded sights. The autumn colours in the Botanical Garden are a bonus.
Tiempo y embalaje
July daytime temperatures regularly hit 38°C, but evenings can drop sharply to 18°C—a light jacket or shawl is non-negotiable. Pack a reusable water bottle and sun hat; the sun is fierce and tap water is not safe to drink.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Tashkent
- Tashkent's metro continues to expand: the new Sergeli line extension, opened in 2023, now connects the city centre to the remote southern districts, easing traffic on the main roads.
- The Chorsu Bazaar is undergoing a phased renovation through mid-2026, with some stalls relocated to temporary structures; check in advance for your preferred food vendors.
- Uzbekistan introduced an electronic visa system in 2025 for many nationalities, but the additional 'registration fee' for hotel stays (currently 10,000 UZS per night) is still collected at check-in for foreign visitors.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to MaxWell, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard. These have less street noise and the lift stops are less busy than the ground floor or top floor.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (street-level noise and proximity to reception/lobby bustle) and any rooms directly above the main entrance on floor 2 (footfall and taxi drop-off).
Best views
Facing the inner courtyard gives a calmer outlook than the street side. From higher floors, you might see city rooftops, but views are limited by surrounding buildings.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quieter, as they’re above street-level disturbance and below any rooftop plant or machinery.
🔊 Noise notes
Tashkent streets can be busy with taxis and local traffic. The hotel is on a main road, so rooms facing the street will hear horns and engine noise, especially morning and evening.
Insider tips
Request a room on floor 3 or 4 facing the courtyard during check-in—this isn't guaranteed but often possible. If you're arriving late, ask for a quiet corner room away from the lift shaft to avoid door-slamming noise.
- 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
Instalaciones hoteleras — MaxWell
Free Wi-Fi (up to 30 Mbps) for up to 3 devices per room. No login required – connect via a room code given at check-in. A paid premium tier (100 Mbps, 30,000 UZS/day) is available at reception.
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
A daily Russian- and English-language newspaper is placed in the lobby. No digital newsstand. The building is a modern mid-rise (2008 construction) with no heritage quirks.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag-drop is free from 08:00 if room not ready. Late check-out until 16:00 costs half the nightly rate; after 16:00 you pay for a full extra night.
Free, 24-hour secure luggage storage at the reception. No charge for day-use access to retrieve items.
Step-free entry via a ramp at the main door. One ground-floor accessible room (Room 101) with a roll-in shower. The lift is wide enough for a standard wheelchair but not for larger models – narrow turning circles in corridors on the second and third floors.
Free on-site parking for up to 20 cars (first come, first served). Nearest public car park is 500 metres away at Chilonzor Bazaar (3,000 UZS/hour, 15,000 UZS/overnight). No EV charging.
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A 50% advance deposit is required via bank transfer or card before arrival. A 50,000 UZS incidental hold per night is taken at check-in on a credit card.
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Mosque: Pul Emas ota (661 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Al Hudaybiya masjid (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Mosque: jom'e masjid (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Mosque: Al Hudaybiya masjid (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
INBAZAR — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Большой парк Ягодка — 959 m · ~12 min walk
Музей сказок — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Двор, Игровая площадка — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Nearest — 642 m · ~8 min walk
Даво — 682 m · ~9 min walk
Магазин — 323 m · ~4 min walk
Yashnobod — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Uzbekistani Som, UZS
Use official exchange offices or bank ATMs; avoid airport and tourist bureaux which give poor rates.
Cards accepted in larger shops and hotels but cash is king for markets, taxis, and smaller eateries.
Not expected but 5-10% in nicer restaurants is appreciated; taxis round up, hotel staff small tips optional.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →Standard coffee from a chain or local café: around 15,000-20,000 UZS.
Laghman or a bowl of shurpa from a chaikhana: 20,000-30,000 UZS.
Main course at a local restaurant (plov or manti): 25,000-40,000 UZS.
Chorsu Bazaar area or along Amir Timur Street for cheap samsa, shashlik, and non bread.
Korzinka and Makro are the main budget supermarket chains in Tashkent.
Chorsu Bazaar for affordable everyday wear; Chilonzor markets for cheaper options.
Metro: 1,400 UZS per ride; buy a TO‘LOV card. From airport, use the 2, 67, or 74 buses (1,400 UZS) to city centre.
Eat at chaikhanas (teahouses) instead of tourist restaurants; use the metro; always negotiate in bazaars.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Tashkent, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at MaxWell
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 642 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Даво — 682 m · ~9 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
Station 'Sebzor' (connected via metro to Bodomzor) → Tashkent City Centre
💡 Trams are slow but give you a real local vibe. Line 1 passes through older neighbourhoods with tree-lined streets. Not ideal for hotel transfer, but do this for a cheap city tour another day.
Airport bus stop (outside arrivals) → Hotel NICE (nearest stop: 'Mustaqillik Maydoni' on Sharof Rashidov Street)
💡 Bus 11 runs directly past the hotel area. Use Yandex Maps for real-time stop alerts, as announcements are in Uzbek only. Have small change or a transport card.
Station 'Bodomzor' (west of city, not at airport) → Station 'Mustaqillik Maydoni' (Independence Square)
💡 Metro stops short of airport—you need bus 11 from airport to Bodomzor station first. But metro is worth it for Tashkent's stunning Soviet-era tile decoration. No photos allowed inside stations until recently, but now okay discretely.
Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport (TAS) → Hotel NICE (near Mustaqillik Maydoni)
💡 Book via Yandex Go app for fixed price; avoid drivers inside the terminal who quote 3x more. Stand near the exit gate for better GPS signal.
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at MaxWell?
Request rooms on floors 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard. These have less street noise and the lift stops are less busy than the ground floor or top floor.
Which rooms should I avoid at MaxWell?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (street-level noise and proximity to reception/lobby bustle) and any rooms directly above the main entrance on floor 2 (footfall and taxi drop-off).
Is MaxWell noisy?
Tashkent streets can be busy with taxis and local traffic. The hotel is on a main road, so rooms facing the street will hear horns and engine noise, especially morning and evening.
Which rooms have the best views at MaxWell?
Facing the inner courtyard gives a calmer outlook than the street side. From higher floors, you might see city rooftops, but views are limited by surrounding buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at MaxWell?
Request a room on floor 3 or 4 facing the courtyard during check-in—this isn't guaranteed but often possible. If you're arriving late, ask for a quiet corner room away from the lift shaft to avoid door-slamming noise.
What time is check-in at MaxWell?
Check-in at MaxWell is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does MaxWell have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi (up to 30 Mbps) for up to 3 devices per room. No login required – connect via a room code given at check-in. A paid premium tier (100 Mbps, 30,000 UZS/day) is available at reception.
Is there a city or tourist tax at MaxWell?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near MaxWell?
Laghman or a bowl of shurpa from a chaikhana: 20,000-30,000 UZS.
What is the cheapest way to get around from MaxWell?
Metro: 1,400 UZS per ride; buy a TO‘LOV card. From airport, use the 2, 67, or 74 buses (1,400 UZS) to city centre.
When is the best time to visit Tashkent?
April, May, September: warm days (20–30°C), blooming parks or golden autumn light, and thinner crowds than summer. Perfect for walking the city centre.
Principales atracciones en Tashkent
💡 Go early morning (8-9am) to see the bread coming fresh from the tandyr ovens. Free to walk around but carry small sums for a cup of tea or a samsa.
💡 Sit on a bench near the fountain side around 5pm when locals gather. No ticket needed for the park, but if you want to see a performance, cheap balcony seats start from 30,000 som.
💡 The small library next to the mosque (entrance around 5,000 som) contains the 7th-century Othman Quran – worth the modest fee if you're interested. Best visited at sunset for golden light on the tiles.
💡 The circular panoramic painting inside gives a good overview of Timur's conquests. Avoid weekends when school groups arrive.
💡 The building itself is more interesting than many exhibits: carved wooden ceilings and painted walls. Go on a weekday afternoon to have the place almost to yourself. There's a small cafe in the courtyard.