🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Sharqona
📍 Tashkent City Bypass Road
Your stay — Sharqona
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The Property — Sharqona
Sharqona feels like a Soviet-era sanatorium that’s been given a no-nonsense refresh. The lobby is clean tiled floors, a reception desk with laminated signs, and a faint smell of green tea. It’s a 3-star budget base: functional, quiet, and popular with regional tour groups or solo travellers who need a solid sleep near the train station. Good for anyone who’d rather spend money on plov than pillows.
Chronicles of Tashkent
Tashkent was a Silk Road trading hub long before the Russians built a tsarist fort here in 1865. The 1966 earthquake flattened huge swathes, so today’s city is largely Soviet-planned – wide boulevards, Brutalist concrete, and hasty rebuilds. Independence in 1991 brought a wave of national monument building, but the grid of mahalla (old neighbourhood courtyards) still survives two metro stops from Amir Timur Square. The city’s character now is a grainy, practical mix of Uzbek, Russian and Korean influences, with modern glass towers poking up around the new city centre.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tashkent guide →Best months
April–May and September–October. Temperatures hover 20–30°C, skies are clear, and the main sites (Kukeldash Madrasah, Chorsu Bazaar) aren’t swamped with tourists.
Peak / festival surge
July–August. Thermometers hit 38–42°C, locals disappear indoors by noon, and crowds are thin except for the odd flight from Moscow. Hotel prices don’t spike much because heat keeps demand low – bargain hard on weekdays.
Budget shoulder season
March and November. Daytime temps 10–20°C, tourist numbers low, and room rates can drop 20–30% below summer. Rain is occasional but manageable. Best for cheap flights and empty metro carriages.
Weather & packing
July in Tashkent is baking dry heat with almost no rain. Pack a wide-brim sun hat, a reusable water bottle, and a light scarf for sudden gusts of dust; avoid synthetic fabrics that stick to skin.
Live City Briefing — Tashkent
- Tashkent Metro’s Yunusobod line extension opened two new stations in early 2026 – clearer access to the TV Tower and Botanical Garden, but check platform doors as they’re push-button only.
- The 200-metre Tashkent City Mall is due to soft-open several floors by July 2026, adding a cineplex and food court near the business district; expect noise and half-finished escalators.
- Chorsu Bazaar’s inner dome is under renovation (summer 2026) – dried-fruit stalls have relocated to the outer ring; haggling still works but bring small notes as change is scarce.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Sharqona, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 or 5 facing the inner courtyard (rear side). These are high enough to escape street-level commotion but low enough for stable water pressure in a typical 3-star Uzbek hotel. The courtyard side also avoids the direct heat of the Tashkent sun in summer.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room facing the bypass road, especially on floors 1–3. The Tashkent City Bypass carries heavy traffic day and night, including trucks, so lower floors here are loud and dusty.
Best views
The best view is from the rear courtyard side on floor 5: you'll see a slice of low-rise Tashkent rooftops and gardens, not just the bypass traffic. No room at Sharqona offers a landmark view—it's a practical 3-star on a ring road.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are the quietest—above street noise but below any rooftop equipment (which sometimes hums at night in older buildings).
🔊 Noise notes
The Tashkent City Bypass is a multi-lane ring road with heavy truck traffic, especially from 6–9am and 5–8pm. Also, taxis and marshrutkas use the road as a pickup zone, adding horns and idling engines.
Insider tips
1. Check in early (before 3pm) to request a courtyard-facing room; without online booking notes, reception is used to direct requests. 2. If you drive, ask for a parking spot away from the bypass entrance—the hotel's small lot fills fast and later arrivals park on the street, which is noisy and dusty.
- 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 — Sharqona
Free Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby; speeds ~20 Mbps; no login required
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital PressReader access at lobby tablet; no physical newspapers; building is a modern low-rise (opened 2018) with Soviet-era design influences in lobby mosaics
Standard check-in 14:00, check-out 12:00; early bag-drop allowed from 08:00; late check-out until 16:00 costs half a night's rate (subject to availability)
Free for same-day arrivals/departures; no fee for storage
Step-free entrance via ramp; lift accessible; no grab bars in toilet; no dedicated rooms for guests with mobility impairments
Free on-site parking for 10 cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park 300m away at Mall Tashkent (5,000 UZS/hour, 30,000 UZS overnight); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking via bank transfer or card; 100,000 UZS incidental hold at check-in
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Xalq banki — 49 m · ~1 min walk
Do'stlik-2 dahasi — 1.3 km · ~16 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 Sharqona
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Xalq banki — 49 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.
About Tashkent
Wikipedia ↗
Tashkent ( ), also known as Toshkent, is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan. It is the most populous city in Central Asia, with a population of more than 3.1 million people as of July 1, 2025. It is located in northeastern Uzbekistan. Tashkent's history stretches back centuries as part of th...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Sharqona?
Request a room on floors 4 or 5 facing the inner courtyard (rear side). These are high enough to escape street-level commotion but low enough for stable water pressure in a typical 3-star Uzbek hotel. The courtyard side also avoids the direct heat of the Tashkent sun in summer.
Which rooms should I avoid at Sharqona?
Avoid any room facing the bypass road, especially on floors 1–3. The Tashkent City Bypass carries heavy traffic day and night, including trucks, so lower floors here are loud and dusty.
Is Sharqona noisy?
The Tashkent City Bypass is a multi-lane ring road with heavy truck traffic, especially from 6–9am and 5–8pm. Also, taxis and marshrutkas use the road as a pickup zone, adding horns and idling engines.
Which rooms have the best views at Sharqona?
The best view is from the rear courtyard side on floor 5: you'll see a slice of low-rise Tashkent rooftops and gardens, not just the bypass traffic. No room at Sharqona offers a landmark view—it's a practical 3-star on a ring road.
What are insider tips for staying at Sharqona?
1. Check in early (before 3pm) to request a courtyard-facing room; without online booking notes, reception is used to direct requests. 2. If you drive, ask for a parking spot away from the bypass entrance—the hotel's small lot fills fast and later arrivals park on the street, which is noisy and dusty.
What time is check-in at Sharqona?
Check-in at Sharqona is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does Sharqona have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby; speeds ~20 Mbps; no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Sharqona?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Sharqona?
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 Sharqona?
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?
April–May and September–October. Temperatures hover 20–30°C, skies are clear, and the main sites (Kukeldash Madrasah, Chorsu Bazaar) aren’t swamped with tourists.
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.