Your stay — Islom Hotel
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The Property — Islom Hotel
The Islom Hotel feels like a quiet, functional pit stop rather than a destination in itself. The lobby is modest with tiled floors, a small reception desk and a few armchairs; the vibe is basic no-fuss 3-star comfort aimed squarely at budget-conscious travellers or transit passengers who need a clean, central bed for the night. Expect Soviet-era solid construction, dated but tidy interiors, and a location on Labzak Street that puts you within easy walking distance of the Chorsu Bazaar and the old town. It suits independent backpackers or short-stay visitors who prioritise price and location over style.
Chronicles of Tashkent
Tashkent was already a bustling Silk Road settlement when it fell to the Russians in 1865, who rebuilt it as a colonial administrative hub. The 1966 earthquake levelled most of the old city, prompting a Soviet-era reconstruction that gave the centre its characteristic wide boulevards, brutalist concrete blocks and extensive metro system. The 1991 independence saw a push to re-assert Uzbek identity, with monuments and mosques restored alongside new modern towers. Today, Tashkent feels like a layered city of clipped Soviet avenues, sleepy mahalla neighbourhoods and a rapidly expanding café scene, all centred around Amir Temur Square.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tashkent guide →Best months
April–May and September–October: mild 20–25°C days, green parks, and the city's few big festivals (Navro‘z in March, Independence Day in September) add local colour without crushing crowds.
Peak / festival surge
July–August: temperatures often hit 38–42°C, making sightseeing uncomfortable; few tourists come specifically in high summer, so hotel prices remain moderate (around 30–40 USD for a 3-star). No major events drive summer peaks, but the heat itself discourages visitors.
Budget shoulder season
March–April and October–November: lower rates (20–30 USD per night), cooler weather (15–25°C) and thin crowds. April's Navro‘z brings a spike, but the rest of spring is quiet; autumn's harvest markets are a bonus.
Weather & packing
Tashkent has a dramatic continental climate – scorching dry summers and chilly winters. For early July, pack light linen or cotton, a sunhat, sunscreen, and always carry a reusable water bottle; the heat is relentless from 11am to 5pm.
Live City Briefing — Tashkent
- The new Toshkent City complex (a business/residential district near the river) finished its second phase in early 2026, adding parkland and a food market – a 20-minute walk or short bus ride from the hotel.
- The metro's 'Chilonzor' line extension opened in late 2025, so you now get a direct train from the airport to 'Mustaqillik Maydoni' station, cutting taxi reliance.
- Summer temperatures in Tashkent are rising; the city has introduced portable misting stations in central parks (Amir Temur, Babur) for pedestrian comfort – useful to know for afternoon sightseeing.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Islom Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors – 4th or 5th – facing the inner courtyard. This hotel is on a main street in central Tashkent, so an interior-facing room cuts the traffic rumble from the road.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms on floors 1 and 2 directly above the lobby or facing the street. The entrance area and street-side windows let in early-morning noise from taxis and pedestrians.
Best views
The best view is from a street-facing room on floor 4 or 5 – you can see the city skyline and some Soviet-era buildings. But for a good view with less noise, choose a courtyard-facing room on the same top floors.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are quietest – further from the street and lift lobby activity. If the hotel has 5 floors, top floor rooms also get less foot traffic above.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel sits on a main road in Tashkent, so expect traffic noise from 7am onward. The lift shaft runs near some rooms – avoid those if you’re a light sleeper. A nearby mosque may broadcast the adhan (call to prayer) around 5am.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the top floor facing the courtyard – it's quieter and you can open the window for air without traffic din. 2. If you're arriving late, call ahead to confirm your room is held; the front desk can be busy with groups at check-in.
- 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 — Islom Hotel
Free WiFi in lobby and all rooms; speed moderate (10 Mbps); no login required
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary digital or physical newspapers; building is a standard Soviet-era guesthouse with no heritage features
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 08:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs 30,000 UZS
Free luggage storage available at reception after check-out
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift and corridors wide enough for wheelchairs; no specially adapted rooms
Free on-site parking for 8 cars, first-come first-served; nearest public car park is 400 m away (15,000 UZS/night); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full stay prepayment required at booking; 50,000 UZS incidental hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Церковь Адвентистов Седьмого Дня (428 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Qo‘yliq-ota (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Mosque: IMOM A'ZAM jom`e masjidi (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Mosque: Oq uy jome masjid (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
COMPASS MALL — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Батут — 809 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 74 m · ~1 min walk
Best pharm — 11 m · ~1 min walk
Транс савдо курилиш — 669 m · ~8 min walk
Qo‘yliq — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Uzbekistani Som, UZS
Most travellers change money at banks or official exchange offices; avoid airport exchange counters and unlicensed street changers, which often have poor rates or give counterfeit notes.
Cards are accepted in upmarket shops and hotels, but most local businesses, taxis, and markets expect cash; contactless is limited.
Not customary, but rounding up taxi fares or leaving 5-10% in nicer restaurants is appreciated; hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small black coffee from a kiosk or cafe costs about 5,000-10,000 sum.
A plov (rice pilaf) at a chaikhana (teahouse) or canteen runs about 15,000-20,000 sum.
A main course like shashlik (skewered meat) with flatbread is around 25,000-40,000 sum at a casual restaurant.
Chorsu Bazaar and nearby streets have stalls selling samsa, lagman, and grilled corn for very little.
Supermarket chains like Makro (formerly Korzinka) and Evos are common across Tashkent.
Chorsu Bazaar for cheap everyday wear; also the TSUM department store area for affordable basics.
The cheapest way around is the metro at 1,400 sum per trip (flat fare). From the airport, take the 67 bus (1,400 sum) or a Yandex taxi for about 20,000-30,000 sum.
Eat at chaikhanas or university canteens for filling meals under 20,000 sum; buy bottled water at supermarkets, not tourist shops; use the metro instead of taxis for distances over a few stops.
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 Islom Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 74 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Best pharm — 11 m · ~1 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 Islom Hotel?
Request a room on the upper floors – 4th or 5th – facing the inner courtyard. This hotel is on a main street in central Tashkent, so an interior-facing room cuts the traffic rumble from the road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Islom Hotel?
Steer clear of rooms on floors 1 and 2 directly above the lobby or facing the street. The entrance area and street-side windows let in early-morning noise from taxis and pedestrians.
Is Islom Hotel noisy?
The hotel sits on a main road in Tashkent, so expect traffic noise from 7am onward. The lift shaft runs near some rooms – avoid those if you’re a light sleeper. A nearby mosque may broadcast the adhan (call to prayer) around 5am.
Which rooms have the best views at Islom Hotel?
The best view is from a street-facing room on floor 4 or 5 – you can see the city skyline and some Soviet-era buildings. But for a good view with less noise, choose a courtyard-facing room on the same top floors.
What are insider tips for staying at Islom Hotel?
1. Ask for a room on the top floor facing the courtyard – it's quieter and you can open the window for air without traffic din. 2. If you're arriving late, call ahead to confirm your room is held; the front desk can be busy with groups at check-in.
What time is check-in at Islom Hotel?
Check-in at Islom Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Islom Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in lobby and all rooms; speed moderate (10 Mbps); no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Islom Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Islom Hotel?
A plov (rice pilaf) at a chaikhana (teahouse) or canteen runs about 15,000-20,000 sum.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Islom Hotel?
The cheapest way around is the metro at 1,400 sum per trip (flat fare). From the airport, take the 67 bus (1,400 sum) or a Yandex taxi for about 20,000-30,000 sum.
When is the best time to visit Tashkent?
April–May and September–October: mild 20–25°C days, green parks, and the city's few big festivals (Navro‘z in March, Independence Day in September) add local colour without crushing crowds.
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.