🇺🇿 Marg'ilon, Uzbekistan
Guest House Evergreen
📍 76, Ул. Канол буйи, Marg'ilon, 151100
Your stay — Guest House Evergreen
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The Property — Guest House Evergreen
Guest House Evergreen is a straightforward, no-frills 3-star in Marg‘ilon’s old town. The lobby feels like someone’s front room – patterned carpets, a pot of green tea on a side table, and a host who finds you a seat before you’ve asked. It’s clean, quiet, and run by a family who know the Fergana Valley well. Best for solo travellers, couples or small groups who want a base within walking distance of the central bazaar and silk workshops, without any resort pretence.
Chronicles of Marg'ilon
Marg‘ilon claims to date back to before the 10th century, growing rich on the Silk Road silk trade. The ruined 19th-century Khan’s palace and the Pir Siddiq complex hint at its religious and mercantile past. Under Russian rule it became a textile centre, and today it’s Uzbekistan’s unofficial silk capital, with its own ikat dyeing tradition. The old mahalla (neighbourhood) streets still hum with hand-loom weaving, while Soviet-era concrete blocks mix with restored madrasahs. Locals are proud of their crafts and have a quiet, settled identity distinct from the tourist crowds of Samarkand.
Best Time to Visit
Full Marg'ilon guide →Best months
April, May and September offer warm days (20–28°C) and mostly blue skies, with the Fergana Valley in spring green or early autumn gold. April’s Navruz harvest can bring local fairs; May is quieter.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak foreign visitor months, though numbers are still low. The Silk & Spices Festival in late June/early July draws textile buyers and photographers; hotel prices in Marg‘ilon can rise 30–40% around that event. Expect 35°C+ daytime heat.
Budget shoulder season
March and October are the budget shoulder months – cooler (10–20°C) with occasional rain but far fewer travellers, and hotel rates drop about 20% from summer highs.
Weather & packing
Marg‘ilon is dry and continental, so July afternoons are sweltering but evenings cool off sharply. Pack a sunhat and light scarf for daytime, plus a thin fleece or jacket for mornings and nights.
Live City Briefing — Marg'ilon
- The central bazaar has finished a shade-canopy renovation; it’s now cooler but queues at the popular plov stalls still form by 11am.
- The city’s silk dyeing workshops now offer half-day ikat classes in English; book a day ahead through Guest House Evergreen.
- A new bus lane on Ko‘kcha Street near the hotel means slightly less traffic noise, but the driver might take a longer route from the train station.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Guest House Evergreen, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing away from Kanol Bo'yi street. These tend to be quieter and offer better light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the entrance or facing the street. There's no lift, so lower floors can be noisier from foot traffic and street sounds.
Best views
Rooms facing away from Kanol Bo'yi street may overlook a courtyard or quieter side streets; street-facing rooms see a busy urban road with local traffic and pedestrians.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest as they are furthest from ground-level noise and the stairwell.
🔊 Noise notes
Kanol Bo'yi street is a main road in Marg'ilon with regular vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The building has no lift, so stairwell noise may be noticeable near the staircase. There's no bar or restaurant on-site, so primary noise sources are street and lobby.
Insider tips
1. As there's no lift, ask for a room on the 2nd floor if stairs are a concern - quieter than ground but easier to reach than 3rd or 4th. 2. Check-in can be smooth, but bring cash as card payment may not always be reliable.
- 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 — Guest House Evergreen
Free basic Wi-Fi (approx. 10 Mbps); paid premium tier (20,000 UZS/day) for higher speed (30 Mbps); no login constraints
Single lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader; no physical papers. The building is a converted 1920s cotton merchant house with original carved wooden columns in the lobby.
Standard check-in 14:00–24:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out fee of 50,000 UZS until 18:00 (subject to availability)
Free for day of check-out; left luggage room open 08:00–20:00
Step-free access via side ramp; wheelchair-accessible entrance and ground-floor room; no lift to basement or rooftop terrace
On-site free parking for 6 cars (first come, first served); nearest public car park at 200m on Koʻkaldosh koʻchasi (5,000 UZS/night); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required at booking; holds 200,000 UZS for incidentals at check-in
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Uzbekistani Soum, UZS
Use banks or official exchange offices in the city centre; avoid airport exchangers and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Cards and contactless payments are accepted in major supermarkets, hotels, and some larger restaurants, but cash is essential for markets, taxis, and smaller shops.
No strict expectation; rounding up or leaving 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated, taxis don't expect tips, and hotel staff may accept a small thank-you.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local coffee from a casual teahouse or cafe: about 12,000-18,000 UZS.
A plate of plov or lagman from a chaikhana: around 20,000-30,000 UZS.
A main course like shashlik with bread and salad: roughly 30,000-40,000 UZS.
Cheap-eats corners cluster near local markets (e.g. central bazaar area) with samsa, non bread, and grilled meat snacks.
Korzinka and Makro are common budget supermarkets in Marg‘ilon.
Affordable clothing is found at the central bazaar and along Navoi Street's market stalls.
The cheapest way is by shared marshrutka (minibus) for about 2,000 UZS per ride; from the airport, take a direct marshrutka or negotiate a taxi for around 15,000-20,000 UZS.
Pay for everything in cash to avoid card surcharges; eat at local chaikhanas instead of tourist restaurants; use marshrutkas for all short trips.
Emergency Contacts
Marg'ilonFor police, ambulance, or fire, dial the three-digit numbers above. In Marg'ilon, the local police station is on Murtazayev Street – open 24/7. Ambulance response time can be slow outside city centre. Keep your phone charged and carry a phrase card: ‘Yordam kerak’ means ‘I need help’.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Marg'ilon, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Guest House Evergreen
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Marg'ilon railway station → Kokand (via Marg'ilon local stop)
💡 The train is slow but scenic. Book at the station a day ahead—the ticket clerk likely speaks only Uzbek or Russian. Good for day trips, not airport transfer.
Fergana city centre (near Fergana Bazaar) → Marg'ilon town centre (Kokandskaya Street)
💡 Head to the shared taxi stand near the bazaar—four passengers fill a Daewoo Matiz. It's cheaper than a private taxi but less direct to the guest house.
Marg'ilon bus station (Avtovokzal) → Guest House Evergreen area (near Central Bazaar)
💡 Marshrutkas stop on request—wave it down and tell the driver 'Evergreen' or point to the guest house address on your phone. Exact change helps.
Fergana International Airport (FEG) → Guest House Evergreen, Marg'ilon
💡 Use the Yandex Go app for fair prices; drivers may ask for extra if you flag one down at the airport. Agree on the fare upfront.
About Marg'ilon
Wikipedia ↗
Margilan (Uzbek: Marg‘ilon, Persian: مرغیلان, pronounced [mɐrʁɨˈlɒn]) is a city in eastern Uzbekistan's Fergana Region. As of the 2024 census, its population was 253,500. Margilan is located in the south of the Fergana Valley, where trade caravans from China traveled westwards and vice versa during ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Guest House Evergreen?
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing away from Kanol Bo'yi street. These tend to be quieter and offer better light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Guest House Evergreen?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the entrance or facing the street. There's no lift, so lower floors can be noisier from foot traffic and street sounds.
Is Guest House Evergreen noisy?
Kanol Bo'yi street is a main road in Marg'ilon with regular vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The building has no lift, so stairwell noise may be noticeable near the staircase. There's no bar or restaurant on-site, so primary noise sources are street and lobby.
Which rooms have the best views at Guest House Evergreen?
Rooms facing away from Kanol Bo'yi street may overlook a courtyard or quieter side streets; street-facing rooms see a busy urban road with local traffic and pedestrians.
What are insider tips for staying at Guest House Evergreen?
1. As there's no lift, ask for a room on the 2nd floor if stairs are a concern - quieter than ground but easier to reach than 3rd or 4th. 2. Check-in can be smooth, but bring cash as card payment may not always be reliable.
What time is check-in at Guest House Evergreen?
Check-in at Guest House Evergreen is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Guest House Evergreen have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (approx. 10 Mbps); paid premium tier (20,000 UZS/day) for higher speed (30 Mbps); no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Guest House Evergreen?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Guest House Evergreen?
A plate of plov or lagman from a chaikhana: around 20,000-30,000 UZS.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Guest House Evergreen?
The cheapest way is by shared marshrutka (minibus) for about 2,000 UZS per ride; from the airport, take a direct marshrutka or negotiate a taxi for around 15,000-20,000 UZS.
When is the best time to visit Marg'ilon?
April, May and September offer warm days (20–28°C) and mostly blue skies, with the Fergana Valley in spring green or early autumn gold. April’s Navruz harvest can bring local fairs; May is quieter.
Top Attractions in Marg'ilon
💡 Arrive by 8am to see it at its busiest. Look for pistachios and raisins—they're cheaper than in Tashkent.
💡 Walk around to the back—there's a small cemetery with ornate 18th-century headstones. No tourists there.
💡 Entry is 10,000 som. Better to visit in the afternoon when the light hits the wooden screens in the main hall.
💡 Entry is about 5,000 som. Ask the caretaker to unlock the courtyard—there's a 19th-century kiln out back.
💡 The factory shop sells scarf ends for 10,000–20,000 som—much less than boutiques. Pay in cash; cards not accepted.