Your stay — Hostel Caravan
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Emergency Contacts
NukusFor touristic assistance call the Uzbek Tourism Hotline at +998 71 205 01 00. Local hospitals are limited; the main one in Nukus is the Republican Clinical Hospital (tel: +998 61 222 31 03). Save your embassy number before you travel.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Nukus, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostel Caravan
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Nukus Airport (NCU) → Besqala qonaq úyi
💡 Negotiate before getting in; official Yandex Taxi app works here and costs about 80,000-100,000 UZS for the same trip.
Airport bus stop (outside terminal) → City centre (Markaziy bozor)
💡 Marshrutka #3 runs from the airport to the central market; from there it's a 10-min walk to Besqala qonaq úyi. No fixed schedule—just wave it down.
Nukus railway station → Khiva (Urgench station)
💡 Buy tickets at the station ticket office 1-2 days ahead; online booking is unreliable. The platskart (open sleeper) is fine for 3 hours—bring a book.
Nukus bus station (Avtovokzal) → Moynaq city centre
💡 Useful for day trips to the Aral Sea. Bus drops you at Moynaq main square; the ship graveyard is a 15-min walk north. Bring cash and a cushion—seats are hard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hostel Caravan?
Check-in at Hostel Caravan is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Nukus
💡 Free to enter. Best visited at sunset for cooler temperatures and a relaxed stroll. The paddle boats cost about 10,000 som for 20 minutes.
💡 Free and always accessible. Combine with a walk along the nearby Amu Darya embankment. The statue gets good light in late afternoon.
💡 Free to enter and browse. Best in the morning (before 11am) when produce is freshest. Try the local flatbread (non) and dried apricots. Haggling is expected but not aggressive.
💡 Entry is around 10,000 som (roughly $1). The dioramas are dated but charming. Allow 1 hour.
💡 Entry is about 40,000 som (around $4). The permanent exhibition is worth every som. Go early to avoid heat and crowds. Photography permit costs extra.