🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Art Palace hotel
📍 Tashkent
Votre séjour — Art Palace hotel
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La propriété — Art Palace hotel
The Art Palace hotel in Tashkent is a Soviet-era relic dressed in marble, offering grand lobbies and serviceable rooms at a budget-friendly price. Its USP is location: a quiet street off the bustle of Amir Temur Square, with a heavy, tiled entrance that feels like stepping into a 1970s ministry. This suits the pragmatic traveller who values a central spot and clean sheets over charm or modern design. Breakfast is a predictably modest buffet of bread, cheese and instant coffee.
Chroniques de Tashkent
Tashkent was founded over 2,200 years ago as a Silk Road oasis, but its character was reshaped by a devastating 1966 earthquake that levelled the old city. The Soviet rebuild brought brutalist concrete boulevards, vast parks and the distinctive Tashkent Metro, a Cold War-era showpiece of ornate stations. Modern Uzbekistan has spruced up historic madrasas and bazaars, but the city remains a curious blend of Leninesque statues and Islamic architecture. Today it’s a quiet capital of 2.5 million, where chai-sipping and chauffeured Ladas define the pace.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Tashkent →Meilleurs mois
April–May and September–October offer 20–28°C days, low humidity, and blooming parks without the summer heat or winter chill.
Peak / Festival surge
July–August see 35–40°C highs, making sightseeing a dawn/dusk affair. Hotel prices rise 20–30% for domestic tourists and regional business travellers. No major festivals drive it, but the heat alone deters many.
La saison des épaules
March and November are budget sweet spots: 10–20°C, fewer tourists, and room rates often 30% lower than peak summer.
Météo & Emballage
Tashkent has a continental desert climate – scorching dry summers and cold, damp winters. Pack light linen and a sun hat; also a light jacket for air-conditioned interiors and sudden evening drops.
Briefing de la ville — Tashkent
- The Tashkent Metro's new Yunusabad extension now serves the northern suburbs, easing access from the hotel to the airport and main train station.
- A new pedestrian zone on Broadway Street (Mustaqillik Maydoni area) opened in late 2025, with cafes and street art, but carries on past 10pm limited due to recent curfews.
- The Chorsu Bazaar is still closed for renovation until September 2026; visit the smaller Alay Bazaar instead for dried fruits and spices.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Art Palace hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high floor (5th or 6th) on the side facing the inner courtyard, away from the main street — you'll get less traffic rumble and a more settled sleep. These rooms are quieter and catch more airflow in dry Tashkent summers.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor facing the street; the hotel sits close to a main road in central Tashkent, and early morning buses and taxis honk through the junction. Also dodge rooms near the lift lobby — the lift mechanism is audible on lower floors.
Best views
Corner rooms on floors 4–6 facing northwest give a decent view over the Soviet-era park blocks, not just office facades — you see a strip of green and the Chorsu Bazaar's blue dome in the distance on clear days.
Quietest floors
Floors 4, 5, and 6 are quietest: they sit above the street-level cafe noise and below any rooftop equipment. The 5th is the sweet spot — no footsteps from above if the 6th is the top floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Street honking starts around 7am, especially from taxis waiting near the taxi rank 100m south. Also, the hotel's bar plays Uzbek pop at moderate volume until 11pm — louder if the windows are open. Air-conditioning units on the roof hum audibly on floor 6 after dark.
Insider tips
Drop off bags and park the car around the back alley — the front entrance has tight kerbs. Request a room 'with balcony' when booking; these are only on floors 4–6 and worth it for drying laundry or evening air. Check-in is smooth, but ask at the front desk for a free map of the old city — they have a stack.
- 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
Hôtel Facilités — Art Palace hotel
Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas, up to 15 Mbps download; a login via room number is required.
A single lift serves all 4 floors of the main building; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary access to PressReader via hotel tablets in the lobby; no physical newspapers. The building is a restored Soviet-era constructivist structure, with original mosaic panels in the lobby.
Standard check-in 14:00, check-out 12:00. Early bag drop is available from 10:00 complementary. Late check-out costs 50% of nightly rate until 18:00, full night after 18:00; subject to availability.
Free of charge at the front desk, no time limit.
Step-free access via ramp at the main entrance to the lobby. No wheelchair-accessible toilets or lifts; the lift is standard size (door width 75 cm).
Free on-site open parking for 12 cars on a first-come, first-served basis. The nearest public car park is at 'Milliy Bog' Metro Station, 300 m walk, 5,000 UZS per hour, 30,000 UZS overnight. No EV charging.
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: None (Uzbekistan does not levy a city or tourist tax on hotel stays)
Deposit & card hold: A 50% advance deposit is required to confirm the booking; at check-in a cash or card hold of 100,000 UZS per night is taken for incidentals
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Mosque: Qozirobod (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Mosque: Do‘mbirobod masjidi (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Mosque: Qatortol Masjid (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Mosque: Oltinxontora Masjid (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Integro — 849 m · ~11 min walk
Bog` — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Государственный Театр Музыкальной Комедии (Оперетты) — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Nearest — 343 m · ~4 min walk
OXY med — 9 m · ~1 min walk
Chilonzor bekat — 438 m · ~5 min walk
Chilonzor — 502 m · ~6 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Uzbekistani Som, UZS
Exchange at banks or official exchange offices in the city; avoid the airport and hotel exchange counters as rates are significantly worse.
Contactless cards (Visa, Mastercard) work in most supermarkets, chain stores and hotels; cash is still essential for markets, taxis and smaller eateries.
Not mandatory, but rounding up taxi fares to the nearest 1,000 som and leaving a 5-10% tip at mid-range restaurants is appreciated.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a coffee stand or chain like Cofix — around 12,000 UZS.
Lagman or plov at a local chaikhana (tea house) — typically 25,000-30,000 UZS.
Shashlik with bread and salad from a street-side grill — main course around 20,000-30,000 UZS.
Chorsu Bazaar area and the Kukcha district have cheap samsa, non bread and grilled meat stalls.
Korzinka is the main supermarket chain in Tashkent, with several branches in the city centre and residential areas.
Chorsu Bazaar for affordable everyday wear and textiles; also the Chilonzor market area for budget clothing.
Metro rides cost 1,400 UZS per trip; from the airport take bus 105 or 18 to the city centre for 1,400 UZS.
Use the metro and buses instead of taxis; stock up on snacks and water at Korzinka rather than tourist shops; eat at chaikhanas away from the main square for half the price.
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 Art Palace hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 343 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · OXY med — 9 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
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.
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at Art Palace hotel?
Request a high floor (5th or 6th) on the side facing the inner courtyard, away from the main street — you'll get less traffic rumble and a more settled sleep. These rooms are quieter and catch more airflow in dry Tashkent summers.
Which rooms should I avoid at Art Palace hotel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor facing the street; the hotel sits close to a main road in central Tashkent, and early morning buses and taxis honk through the junction. Also dodge rooms near the lift lobby — the lift mechanism is audible on lower floors.
Is Art Palace hotel noisy?
Street honking starts around 7am, especially from taxis waiting near the taxi rank 100m south. Also, the hotel's bar plays Uzbek pop at moderate volume until 11pm — louder if the windows are open. Air-conditioning units on the roof hum audibly on floor 6 after dark.
Which rooms have the best views at Art Palace hotel?
Corner rooms on floors 4–6 facing northwest give a decent view over the Soviet-era park blocks, not just office facades — you see a strip of green and the Chorsu Bazaar's blue dome in the distance on clear days.
What are insider tips for staying at Art Palace hotel?
Drop off bags and park the car around the back alley — the front entrance has tight kerbs. Request a room 'with balcony' when booking; these are only on floors 4–6 and worth it for drying laundry or evening air. Check-in is smooth, but ask at the front desk for a free map of the old city — they have a stack.
What time is check-in at Art Palace hotel?
Check-in at Art Palace hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Art Palace hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas, up to 15 Mbps download; a login via room number is required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Art Palace hotel?
None (Uzbekistan does not levy a city or tourist tax on hotel stays)
Where can I eat cheaply near Art Palace hotel?
Lagman or plov at a local chaikhana (tea house) — typically 25,000-30,000 UZS.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Art Palace hotel?
Metro rides cost 1,400 UZS per trip; from the airport take bus 105 or 18 to the city centre for 1,400 UZS.
When is the best time to visit Tashkent?
April–May and September–October offer 20–28°C days, low humidity, and blooming parks without the summer heat or winter chill.
Principales attractions à 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.