Votre séjour — Carousel Hotel
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La propriété — Carousel Hotel
The Carousel Hotel in Xiva is a no-frills 3-star with a Soviet-era concrete exterior that doesn't pretend to be fancy. The lobby feels like a clean, tired-welcome rest stop: tiled floors, a small reception desk, and a faint smell of carpet cleaner. It suits budget travellers and history-focused tourists who need a bed in walking distance of the Ichan-Kala fortress rather than atmosphere. The real draw is location — you're five minutes' walk from the West Gate, not the view from your window.
Chroniques de Xiva
Xiva claims roots as a caravanserai on the Silk Road, with the earliest mention around the 10th century AD, but the walled inner city (Ichan-Kala) you see today was mostly built between the 17th and 19th centuries under the Khiva Khanate. It became a Russian protectorate in 1873 after a brief campaign by General von Kaufman, which added mud-brick palaces and madrasas now manicured into a UNESCO World Heritage site. Post-Soviet independence in 1991 spurred restoration focused on the old town, though much of the new city remains a dusty grid of low-rise concrete. Contemporary Xiva lives largely on tourism, with local families running craft stalls and small eateries inside the fortress walls.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Xiva →Meilleurs mois
April, May, and September offer daytime highs of 22-28°C and cool evenings, with fewer crowds than summer. The desert climate makes these months pleasant for walking the old city without overheating.
Peak / Festival surge
July is the hottest and busiest month, with temperatures hitting 38-42°C. The Sharq Taronalari festival (music from the East) in late August also spikes demand. Hotel prices roughly double in peak summer from base rates around $30 to $60+ for a double room.
La saison des épaules
March and October are the quietest months with mild weather (10-20°C) and the lowest room rates — often under $25 a night. You'll have the fortress walls nearly to yourself, but some smaller cafes may close.
Météo & Emballage
Xiva gets no summer rain but brutal daytime heat that drops 20°C at night, so pack layered clothing and a solid sun hat. Explicit rule: bring long sleeves for sun protection and a thin jumper for the evening desert chill.
Briefing de la ville — Xiva
- The main pedestrian street leading to Ichan-Kala's West Gate has been repaved and new street lighting installed as of early 2026.
- A new eco-tourist centre opened in April 2026 near the old citadel, offering bicycle rentals and guided desert walks.
- July 2026 sees heavy tourist crowds from neighbouring regions; book the Carousel at least three weeks ahead to avoid sold-out dates.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Carousel Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard. These are furthest from the street and the lift, and should be the quietest.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor, especially those overlooking the street – high foot traffic and morning tour groups. Also avoid rooms near the lift on any floor, as the lift mechanism is audible.
Best views
The most reliable view is of the inner courtyard – not spectacular, but peaceful. A few rooms on the street side look onto the old town and the minarets, but with street trade-off.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 4 are the quietest. They sit above the main action and away from ground-level noise.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on the main pedestrian/vehicle road into the old town. Expect motorbikes and coach drop-offs until 10pm, and early tour starts from 7am. The lift is an old Soviet-style model – clunky and audible when in use.
Insider tips
1. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure a courtyard-facing room – they’re the first to go. 2. If you drive, park in the free guest lot behind the hotel (ask at reception), not on the street – it’s safer and quieter.
- 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 — Carousel Hotel
Free Wi-Fi throughout, typical speed 15–25 Mbps, one device login per room
No lift — two-storey building with stairs only, no historic wings
No complimentary newspapers; TV has local Uzbek channels plus Russian satellite
Standard check-in 14:00–00:00; early bag drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 18:00 charged 50% of nightly rate, after 18:00 full night
Free luggage storage on departure day until 22:00 at front desk
No step-free access — two steps at main entrance; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; ground-floor rooms available on request but still have 1–2 steps
Free on-site uncovered parking for 12 cars, first-come first-served; nearest public car park 200 m south (Ichan-Qala Car Park) 20,000 UZS per night; no EV charging
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; 100 USD or equivalent UZS incidentals hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Mosque: Said Ota masjidi (248 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Yar Muhammad Devon masjidi (354 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Juma masjid (406 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Bog'bonli masjid (494 m · ~6 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Xiva shahar madaniyat va istirohat bogʻi — 812 m · ~10 min walk
Qozixona — 223 m · ~3 min walk
Кукольный театр — 462 m · ~6 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Nearest — 64 m · ~1 min walk
Kordon Xumo — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Barno — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Xiva — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Uzbekistani Som, UZS
Change money at banks or official exchange offices in the old city; avoid the airport and hotel desks where rates are significantly worse.
Credit and debit cards are accepted in larger hotels and some restaurants, but cash is king in bazaars, smaller eateries, and for taxis.
Not expected but appreciated; 5-10% in restaurants if service charge not included, round up taxi fares, small tips for hotel staff.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of black coffee from a street stall or chaikhana (tea house) costs around 5,000-10,000 UZS.
A filling plate of plov or lagman at a local canteen or chaikhana costs about 20,000-30,000 UZS.
A main course like shashlik with bread and salad at an ordinary restaurant costs roughly 30,000-50,000 UZS.
The bazaar near the Ichan Kala west gate is the best spot for cheap samsas, non bread, and grilled meat skewers.
The main bazaar (Bozor) in Xiva is the place for affordable produce, bread, and staples; there's no major supermarket chain in the area.
Local bazaars sell cheap basic clothing; for more variety take a short bus to Urgench's Sunday market.
Walking is free and the old city is tiny; a short shared taxi to Urgench (the nearest airport) costs about 50,000 UZS per person.
Eat at chaikhanas or canteens away from the old city walls; bargain firmly but politely at the bazaar; buy a combined ticket (around 150,000 UZS) for all old city monuments.
Emergency Contacts
XivaFor non-urgent police matters, dial 102 in Uzbekistan (works citywide, including Xiva). The tourist police in Khiva Old City (Ichan Kala) are reachable via the main police station on Amir Timur Street. For medical help, the city's central hospital (Xiva shahar markaziy kasalxonasi) is on Al-Khwarizmi Street, but note that English may be limited. For travel-related emergencies, your hotel or a local guide is often the quickest help.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Xiva, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Carousel Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 64 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Kordon Xumo — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
Urgench Railway Station → Khiva Railway Station
💡 Scenic ride through desert and cotton fields. From Khiva station, take a taxi (5,000–10,000 UZS) to Isac Hoja. Buy tickets online 3 days ahead via O'zbekiston Temir Yo'llari app—queues at stations are slow.
Urgench Bus Station (near airport) → Khiva Bus Station
💡 Marshrutka drops you at Khiva's main bus stop, a 15-minute walk to Itchan Kala's west gate. From there walk east 5 min to Isac Hoja. Cheapest option, but no luggage space—backpack only.
Khiva Bus Station → Itchan Kala (West Gate)
💡 If you arrive by bus or marshrutka and need to reach the hotel quickly, flag a shared taxi near the bus station—just say 'Itchan Kala West Gate'. Isac Hoja is a 2-minute walk inside the gate. Don't pay more than 5,000 UZS per head.
Urgench International Airport (UGC) → Isac Hoja Hotel, Khiva
💡 Haggle before you get in. Official airport taxi booth inside arrivals gives a fixed price around 60,000 UZS—less hassle. Hotel can also arrange a driver for similar cost.
À propos de Xiva
Wikipedia ↗Xiva may refer to: Xiva, the Catalan name of Chiva, Valencia, a town in Spain Xiva, the Uzbek name of Khiva, a town in Uzbekistan
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at Carousel Hotel?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard. These are furthest from the street and the lift, and should be the quietest.
Which rooms should I avoid at Carousel Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the first floor, especially those overlooking the street – high foot traffic and morning tour groups. Also avoid rooms near the lift on any floor, as the lift mechanism is audible.
Is Carousel Hotel noisy?
The hotel is on the main pedestrian/vehicle road into the old town. Expect motorbikes and coach drop-offs until 10pm, and early tour starts from 7am. The lift is an old Soviet-style model – clunky and audible when in use.
Which rooms have the best views at Carousel Hotel?
The most reliable view is of the inner courtyard – not spectacular, but peaceful. A few rooms on the street side look onto the old town and the minarets, but with street trade-off.
What are insider tips for staying at Carousel Hotel?
1. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure a courtyard-facing room – they’re the first to go. 2. If you drive, park in the free guest lot behind the hotel (ask at reception), not on the street – it’s safer and quieter.
What time is check-in at Carousel Hotel?
Check-in at Carousel Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Carousel Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, typical speed 15–25 Mbps, one device login per room
Is there a city or tourist tax at Carousel Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Carousel Hotel?
A filling plate of plov or lagman at a local canteen or chaikhana costs about 20,000-30,000 UZS.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Carousel Hotel?
Walking is free and the old city is tiny; a short shared taxi to Urgench (the nearest airport) costs about 50,000 UZS per person.
When is the best time to visit Xiva?
April, May, and September offer daytime highs of 22-28°C and cool evenings, with fewer crowds than summer. The desert climate makes these months pleasant for walking the old city without overheating.
Principales attractions à Xiva
💡 The dome's tilework is best viewed from the adjacent roof terrace of the souvenir shop at the northeast corner—no purchase needed. Ask politely at the shop; they're used to it.
💡 Sit on the low stone wall by the southern entrance—locals often stop here for tea. Avoid noon heat; the courtyard has little shade.
💡 The ticket for inside includes the harem and throne room, but if you're short on cash, the best tile work is on the main entrance arch—visible from outside. Go early before the tour groups arrive.
💡 Try the fresh non bread from the tandoor ovens—it costs around 1,000 som. Haggling is expected for dried apricots, but not for bread. Women often wear headscarves here; it's respectful to do the same.
💡 Go at sunset when the light turns the bricks a deep ochre. The west gate (West Darvoza) is usually open and gives direct access to the rampart path.