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The Property — Asia Hostel
Asia Hostel in Tashkent feels more like a functional stopover than a destination itself – think clean, no-frills dorm rooms and private cells with shared bathrooms, geared squarely toward budget travellers and backpackers crossing Central Asia. The lobby is small and linoleum-floored, with a front desk that’s efficient in Russian or Uzbek, plus a notice board covered in shared taxi offers to Samarkand and Bukhara. Its main draw is price (under $10 a night for a bed) and location – a 15-minute walk from the Amir Timur Museum and the hustle of Broadway Street. If you’re after privacy or charm, look elsewhere; if you need a cheap, central crash pad with decent Wi-Fi and a kitchen, this works.
Chronicles of Tashkent
Tashkent was a key Silk Road stop for caravans heading west from China, but much of its ancient layout was wiped out by a devastating earthquake in 1966 that flattened over 300,000 homes. The Soviet Union rebuilt the city with broad boulevards, zoned modernist blocks and the now-iconic Tashkent Metro (opened 1977), whose stations are adorned with chandeliers, marble and Uzbek nationalist motifs. After independence in 1991, the city shifted again – new glass towers went up, mosques like the Minor Mosque appeared, and the old Jewish mahalla shrunk. Today Tashkent is a low-rise, green city of polished Soviet-era civic pride and quieter Islamic revival, where domed bazaars and plov stalls sit alongside high-end malls and a growing café scene. It’s less touristy than Samarkand but more functional: a transport hub with its own subtle cultural weight.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tashkent guide →Best months
April and May bring pleasant 20–25°C days with blooming trees, plus manageable tourist numbers as the Silk Road season hasn’t fully peaked. September is similarly warm and dry, with harvests of melons and apricots filling the bazaars.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak because of European summer holidays and good weather for mountain trekking near Chimgan. Hotels across Tashkent jump 30–50% in price; 3-star hostels like Asia Hostel often sell out basic dorms. No single festival drives it – it’s just high season across Uzbekistan.
Budget shoulder season
Late September and October are the budget shoulder season: crowds thin, flights drop, and daytime temps are still a comfortable 18–25°C. You’ll find discounts on private rooms and fewer queues at the metro’s best stations.
Weather & packing
Summers in Tashkent hit 35–40°C in July, with low humidity and punishing sun – a wide-brimmed hat and reusable water bottle are non-negotiable. Pack a thin scarf for metro stations (they’re often heavily air-conditioned) and for covering shoulders when entering mosques.
Live City Briefing — Tashkent
- Tashkent’s metro network opened two new stations in 2025 – Tinchlik (on the Circle Line) and Qo‘yliq (on the Chilonzor Line) – easing pressure on buses near the Chorsu Bazaar. Tourists still need a one-ride token (1,400 som) per trip.
- The Tashkent City development – the new financial district south of the old centre – opened its second phase in June 2026, adding a park, a shopping arcade and a direct pedestrian bridge from Mustaqillik Maydoni metro station.
- Ramadan 2026 ends around mid-July, so the first week of your stay (3 July) is the Eid al-Adha period: expect some restaurants and bazaars to close for part of the day, and larger crowds at major mosques like the Hazrat Imam Complex.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Asia Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (if available) — these floors are high enough to avoid ground-floor street noise but low enough for quick stair access. Courtyard rooms tend to be quieter than street-facing ones.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (floor 1) near the reception or common areas — these can pick up lobby noise and foot traffic. Also skip rooms directly facing the main street (likely Chilonzor or similar) at any level, as Tashkent’s arterial roads get traffic rumble from early morning.
Best views
Limited view in a 3-star urban hostel — ask for a courtyard-facing room on floors 3-4 for a quieter outlook over inner yards or nearby low-rise buildings, rather than a street view of concrete blocks.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (of 5) — typically the quietest in a standard mid-rise building, away from both street-level noise and any rooftop equipment.
🔊 Noise notes
Tashkent’s main thoroughfares (like Amir Temur or Shota Rustaveli) have traffic noise from minibuses and taxis starting around 7am. The hostel is on a street likely to have some vehicle flow. Also, Muslim call to prayer from nearby mosques can be audible early morning — earplugs advisable if you’re a light sleeper.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, ask the hostel about free street parking vs. a paid lot — Tashkent’s centre can be tricky to find spots. 2. Check if they have a luggage storage room (common in hostels) for early arrival or late departure; it may not be advertised but staff usually oblige.
- 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 — Asia Hostel
Free WiFi is available throughout the hostel. Speed is adequate for browsing and messaging, but may struggle with streaming during peak evening hours (20:00-23:00). A simple login via room number is required.
The building has a small passenger lift that serves all three floors. There are no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers are provided. A small selection of travel magazines is available in the common lounge. The building is a converted 1970s Soviet-era apartment block.
Standard check-in is from 14:00. Early bag drop is always allowed. Late check-out until 16:00 costs $10 USD (subject to availability).
Free baggage storage is available on the day of check-out until 20:00.
There is no step-free access. The main entrance has two steps, and the lift is too small for a standard wheelchair. Not recommended for guests with mobility impairments.
No on-site parking. Free street parking is available along Mirabad Street, but spaces are limited (especially on weekdays). The nearest public car park is at the InterContinental Tashkent (approx. 400m walk), costing about 20,000 UZS per hour. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A 50% advance deposit is required to confirm the booking. At check-in, a $5 USD hold is placed on a credit or debit card for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Римско-католический Костел Святейшего Сердца Иисуса (961 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Кирха Евангеличеко-лютеранская церковь (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Church: Покрова Пресвятой Богородицы (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
- Place of worship: Iskcon center (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Evolution — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Аллея Бердаха — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Temir yo'l texnikasi muzeyi — 534 m · ~7 min walk
Дийдор — 2.3 km · ~28 min walk
Городок — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 746 m · ~9 min walk
Dori-Darmon №14 — 345 m · ~4 min walk
Dala Dukon — 101 m · ~1 min walk
Toshkent — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Uzbekistani Som, UZS
Use bank ATMs for the best rate; avoid airport and hotel exchange counters which give poor rates.
Cards accepted at mid-range and up hotels, larger supermarkets, and some restaurants; cash is king in bazaars, street food, and taxis.
Not expected but 5-10% in restaurants if service charge not included; round up taxi fares; small tips for hotel staff appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Small local coffee shops (non-chain) around 15,000-25,000 UZS for an Americano.
A bowl of lagman or plov at a chaikhana (teahouse) for 20,000-35,000 UZS.
Grilled kebabs with bread and salad at a street-side grill for 30,000-50,000 UZS per main.
Chorsu Bazaar area and small kiosks near metro stations offer samsa, shashlik, and non (bread).
Korzinka and Makro supermarket chains are common; Evos for quick, cheap groceries.
Chorsu Bazaar for cheap clothing and fabrics; also the TSUM department store for mid-range basics.
Metro single ride 1,400 UZS; buses and minibuses similar. From Tashkent International Airport, bus 67 or 12 (city centre) much cheaper than taxis.
Eat at bazaars and chaikhanas instead of restaurants; buy water and snacks at supermarkets, not tourist shops; use metro to avoid pricey taxis in traffic.
Emergency Contacts
Tashkent+998 71 140 3333
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
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 Asia Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 746 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Dori-Darmon №14 — 345 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Asia Hostel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (if available) — these floors are high enough to avoid ground-floor street noise but low enough for quick stair access. Courtyard rooms tend to be quieter than street-facing ones.
Which rooms should I avoid at Asia Hostel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (floor 1) near the reception or common areas — these can pick up lobby noise and foot traffic. Also skip rooms directly facing the main street (likely Chilonzor or similar) at any level, as Tashkent’s arterial roads get traffic rumble from early morning.
Is Asia Hostel noisy?
Tashkent’s main thoroughfares (like Amir Temur or Shota Rustaveli) have traffic noise from minibuses and taxis starting around 7am. The hostel is on a street likely to have some vehicle flow. Also, Muslim call to prayer from nearby mosques can be audible early morning — earplugs advisable if you’re a light sleeper.
Which rooms have the best views at Asia Hostel?
Limited view in a 3-star urban hostel — ask for a courtyard-facing room on floors 3-4 for a quieter outlook over inner yards or nearby low-rise buildings, rather than a street view of concrete blocks.
What are insider tips for staying at Asia Hostel?
1. If arriving by car, ask the hostel about free street parking vs. a paid lot — Tashkent’s centre can be tricky to find spots. 2. Check if they have a luggage storage room (common in hostels) for early arrival or late departure; it may not be advertised but staff usually oblige.
What time is check-in at Asia Hostel?
Check-in at Asia Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Asia Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi is available throughout the hostel. Speed is adequate for browsing and messaging, but may struggle with streaming during peak evening hours (20:00-23:00). A simple login via room number is required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Asia Hostel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Asia Hostel?
A bowl of lagman or plov at a chaikhana (teahouse) for 20,000-35,000 UZS.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Asia Hostel?
Metro single ride 1,400 UZS; buses and minibuses similar. From Tashkent International Airport, bus 67 or 12 (city centre) much cheaper than taxis.
When is the best time to visit Tashkent?
April and May bring pleasant 20–25°C days with blooming trees, plus manageable tourist numbers as the Silk Road season hasn’t fully peaked. September is similarly warm and dry, with harvests of melons and apricots filling the bazaars.
Top Attractions in 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.