Your stay — Aster hotel group
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The Property — Aster hotel group
The Aster Hotel Group in Tashkent is a reliable three-star chain property, with clean, compact rooms and a lobby that smells faintly of disinfectant and instant coffee. The aesthetic is functional Soviet-modern: beige marble floors, a reception desk under fluorescent lights, and a small breakfast buffet serving plov, eggs and stale bread. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a no-nonsense base near the city centre, not charm or luxury.
Chronicles of Tashkent
Tashkent was founded over 2,200 years ago as a Silk Road oasis, but its present character was shaped by the catastrophic 1966 earthquake that levelled much of the old city. Soviet planners rebuilt it as a model Socialist metropolis, with broad avenues, concrete apartment blocks and a vast metro system. Today, its identity is a blend of Uzbek tradition and post-Soviet modernity: blue-domed mosques sit alongside glass business towers, and the Chorsu Bazaar still throngs with merchants selling dried fruit and spices.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tashkent guide →Best months
September and October offer clear skies and daytime highs around 25°C, ideal for sightseeing without the summer swelter. April and May are also good, with spring blooms and fewer tourists than autumn.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak summer months, driven by domestic holidays and the Navruz celebrations in March. Hotel prices in Tashkent rise by 20–30% from June to August; in July, temperatures exceed 38°C, which deters some international visitors but fills rooms with regional families.
Budget shoulder season
May and late September offer discounts of 15–25% compared to peak July, with milder weather in the mid-20s and thinner crowds at major sites like Khast Imam.
Weather & packing
Tashkent in July is intensely dry and hot, with afternoon sun that can burn exposed skin in minutes. Pack light cotton long sleeves, a wide-brimmed hat, and a reusable water bottle – and never leave your hotel without sunscreen and sunglasses.
Live City Briefing — Tashkent
- The Tashkent Metro has extended its Circle Line to the new Tashkent City business district, making it easier to reach the Aster Hotel from the airport via the Ozbekistan station.
- Construction work on the new pedestrian plaza beside the Amir Timur Museum is ongoing, so expect some detours and noise around Amir Timur Square through mid-2026.
- Summer 2026 sees the opening of a large air-conditioned food hall at the Chorsu Bazaar, offering respite from the heat and a wider range of Uzbek dishes than the traditional stalls.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Aster hotel group, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on an upper floor (4th or 5th) facing the rear courtyard. These rooms avoid Minglar Street's traffic and morning market noise, and the higher elevation reduces street-level disturbance. The building has no lift, so upper floors also mean less foot traffic past your door.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 and 2, especially those facing Minglar Street. Ground-floor rooms pick up street noise, and the lack of a lift means constant passing guests and staff. Also skip rooms near the stairwell exit doors (likely at each floor's east end) — guests use them late, slamming and echoing up the stairwell.
Best views
The best view is from rear-facing rooms on the 4th or 5th floor — overlooking Tashkent's typical low-rise residential blocks and gardens, with a glimpse of the Tien Shan foothills in clear weather (north-east orientation). Front-facing rooms see Minglar Street's mix of Soviet-era buildings and occasional pedestrians, but also its dust and traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are the quietest. The stairwell is the only vertical route, so each floor above the second adds a buffer from both street noise and lobby activity. The top floor (5th if 5-storey) also has fewer neighbours above.
🔊 Noise notes
Minglar Street is a secondary arterial in Tashkent, not a major highway, but has local bus routes and motorbikes, especially in mornings (7-9am) and evenings (5-7pm). The hotel likely has a courtyard or side alley for deliveries — request a room away from that alley if it exists. Weekend nights may have occasional street gatherings or wedding parties at nearby venues.
Insider tips
1. Check in early (by 2pm) to request a rear-facing upper room; the front desk may assign based on availability. 2. If you're on a lower floor, bring earplugs or a white-noise app — Tashkent's heat in summer often means open windows, and Minglar Street's traffic doesn't stop until late.
- 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 — Aster hotel group
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, average speed around 15 Mbps download. No login constraints—just accept terms on browser splash page.
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newspaper subscriptions. A single printed copy of 'Narodnoye Slovo' is available at the reception desk each morning. The building is a converted Soviet-era administrative block, so corridors are wide and ceilings are 3.5m high.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 if rooms are unavailable. Late check-out until 15:00 for 100,000 UZS, after 15:00 charged as a half-night rate.
Free storage at reception for arrivals before check-in and departures after check-out. No lockers, but bags are tagged and kept behind the front desk.
Step-free entrance via a portable ramp (staff assist). No wheelchair-accessible rooms; bathrooms have standard 60cm doorways. Lift doors are 80cm wide, accommodating most manual wheelchairs.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is at 'Minglar Parking Lot' (100m east), 15,000 UZS per night. No EV charging available.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no tourist tax applies in Tashkent for 3-star hotels)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a 200,000 UZS credit card hold is taken at check-in for incidentals. Refundable upon checkout if unused.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Synagogue: Бет Менахем Синагога Европейских Евреев (279 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Методистская церковь (391 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Церковь "Вечная Жизнь" (978 m · ~12 min walk)
- Synagogue: Ташкентская Бухарско-Еврейская Ортодоксальная Сефардская Синагога (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
ТРК «Next» — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Парк "Сиетл" — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Oʻzbekiston Respublikasi Amaliy Sanʼati Muzeyi — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Respublika qo‘g‘irchoq teatri — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
Городок — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 370 m · ~5 min walk
999 — 419 m · ~5 min walk
Рамён.уз — 400 m · ~5 min walk
Oybek — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Uzbekistani Som, UZS
Change cash at official exchange offices or bank branches in the city centre; avoid airport and hotel counters for poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted at most mid-range restaurants, supermarkets, and hotels; contactless is common. Smaller shops and markets are cash-only.
Not expected but appreciated for good service: round up the bill in restaurants, leave 5-10% for exceptional service; taxis no tip; hotel staff 10,000-20,000 Som per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a chain cafe or bakery: around 12,000-15,000 Som
A plate of plov (rice, meat, carrots) from a street-side chaikhana or canteen: 25,000-35,000 Som
Grilled shashlik skewers with bread and salad at a local barbecue spot: 30,000-50,000 Som for a main
Chorsu Bazaar area and the pedestrian street near the TV Tower have plentiful stalls selling samsa, lagman, and shashlik
Korzinka (large chain) and Makro (discount supermarket) are common in this area
Chorsu Bazaar and the Chinese wholesale market near Olmazor are budget-friendly for everyday wear
Metro single ride 1,400 Som – cheapest way around; from airport use bus #67 or #76 to reach the city centre for 1,400 Som
Always carry small denomination notes as change can be scarce; eat at chaikhanas (tea houses) for filling, cheap meals; buy water in bulk from minimarkets not tourist kiosks.
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 Aster hotel group
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 370 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · 999 — 419 m · ~5 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 Aster hotel group?
Request a room on an upper floor (4th or 5th) facing the rear courtyard. These rooms avoid Minglar Street's traffic and morning market noise, and the higher elevation reduces street-level disturbance. The building has no lift, so upper floors also mean less foot traffic past your door.
Which rooms should I avoid at Aster hotel group?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 and 2, especially those facing Minglar Street. Ground-floor rooms pick up street noise, and the lack of a lift means constant passing guests and staff. Also skip rooms near the stairwell exit doors (likely at each floor's east end) — guests use them late, slamming and echoing up the stairwell.
Is Aster hotel group noisy?
Minglar Street is a secondary arterial in Tashkent, not a major highway, but has local bus routes and motorbikes, especially in mornings (7-9am) and evenings (5-7pm). The hotel likely has a courtyard or side alley for deliveries — request a room away from that alley if it exists. Weekend nights may have occasional street gatherings or wedding parties at nearby venues.
Which rooms have the best views at Aster hotel group?
The best view is from rear-facing rooms on the 4th or 5th floor — overlooking Tashkent's typical low-rise residential blocks and gardens, with a glimpse of the Tien Shan foothills in clear weather (north-east orientation). Front-facing rooms see Minglar Street's mix of Soviet-era buildings and occasional pedestrians, but also its dust and traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Aster hotel group?
1. Check in early (by 2pm) to request a rear-facing upper room; the front desk may assign based on availability. 2. If you're on a lower floor, bring earplugs or a white-noise app — Tashkent's heat in summer often means open windows, and Minglar Street's traffic doesn't stop until late.
What time is check-in at Aster hotel group?
Check-in at Aster hotel group is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does Aster hotel group have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, average speed around 15 Mbps download. No login constraints—just accept terms on browser splash page.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Aster hotel group?
None (no tourist tax applies in Tashkent for 3-star hotels)
Where can I eat cheaply near Aster hotel group?
A plate of plov (rice, meat, carrots) from a street-side chaikhana or canteen: 25,000-35,000 Som
What is the cheapest way to get around from Aster hotel group?
Metro single ride 1,400 Som – cheapest way around; from airport use bus #67 or #76 to reach the city centre for 1,400 Som
When is the best time to visit Tashkent?
September and October offer clear skies and daytime highs around 25°C, ideal for sightseeing without the summer swelter. April and May are also good, with spring blooms and fewer tourists than autumn.
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.