🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Tashkent Backpacker's Hostel
📍 26/1, Farg'ona Yo'li 1-o'tish ko'chasi, Tashkent, 100005
Your stay — Tashkent Backpacker's Hostel
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The Property — Tashkent Backpacker's Hostel
A functional, clean backpacker joint near the main railway station and a short bus ride from the city centre. Common areas have patchy Wi-Fi but decent sockets, and the dorm beds come with lockers. It suits solo travellers and small groups on a tight budget who need a safe base to sleep and plan the next leg.
Chronicles of Tashkent
Tashkent was a Silk Road caravan stop before becoming a Soviet administrative centre, then was nearly levelled by a 1966 earthquake. The Soviet rebuild gave it wide avenues and identical concrete blocks, but the old mahalla quarters with their low brick houses survive in pockets. Post-independence, glittering minarets and a new metro system have reasserted Central Asian identity. Today the city feels like a crossroads: Soviet monumentality, Islamic heritage and a young, cosmopolitan energy all present at once.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tashkent guide →Best months
April, May and September: daytime highs are 20–28°C, nights cool but pleasant. Cherry and apricot blossoms in spring, dry golden light in autumn. Fewer tourists than high summer.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the hottest (35–42°C) and busiest for regional travellers. The Sun Festival in late June draws Uzbek tourists; hotel prices rise 20–30% from shoulder rates. Air-conditioning in the hostel is essential but can be patchy.
Budget shoulder season
March and October are excellent budget months: daytime 12–20°C, much quieter, with room rates often 30% cheaper than peak. Occasional rain but generally fine for sightseeing.
Weather & packing
July heat is dry but punishing – the sun burns by late morning. Pack a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and a reusable water bottle; light cotton trousers and a long-sleeved shirt for mosque visits, but nothing synthetic that clings in the heat.
Live City Briefing — Tashkent
- The Tashkent Metro fully reopened after major station upgrades in 2025; all lines now accept contactless bank cards as well as the TOQ card.
- A new pedestrian-only lane opened last month on Broadway (Amir Temur shoh ko'chasi) between the National Museum and the Opera, with pop-up market stalls and food trucks on weekends.
- Uzbekistan introduced a 30-day visa-free stay for citizens of 90+ countries last year – double-check your nationality at the official e-visa portal.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Tashkent Backpacker's Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing the inner courtyard. These rooms are furthest from the street and will have less foot traffic noise from the shared spaces below.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the entrance or common areas, because they will pick up noise from the reception, the door, and people coming and going. Rooms facing Farg'ona Yo'li 1-o'tish ko'chasi will get street noise.
Best views
The hostel is on a side street off a main road, so the best view is from upper-floor rooms facing south-east, where you'll see Tashkent's low-rise Soviet blocks and maybe a bit of the city skyline — nothing special but daylight.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are the quietest, as they are above the main social areas and further from the street.
🔊 Noise notes
The hostel sits on a small side street (Farg'ona Yo'li 1-o'tish ko'chasi) which feeds into the busy Farg'ona Yo'li highway. Expect traffic hum from the main road, especially during rush hours (8-10am, 5-7pm). The hostel itself has a common area that can be lively until late, and the lift (if present) makes noise when in use.
Insider tips
Ask at check-in for a room away from the common area — they can often swap if one is available. There's limited street parking; better to use the metro (nearby, but check walking distance) or a taxi. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs.
- 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 — Tashkent Backpacker's Hostel
Free for all guests; typical speed 20 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; one login per device, requires email confirmation
No lift; dormitories and private rooms on floors 1-3 via stairs only
No newspapers; common room has a digital screen with Telegram channel for local events
Standard 14:00; early bag-drop from 10:00; late check-out (after 12:00) costs 30,000 UZS until 18:00
Free for day of check-in/out; long-term (multi-day) 10,000 UZS per day
No step-free access; entrance has two steps; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms
No on-site parking; free street parking in front (limited, first-come); nearest public car park: Chirchik Car Park, 500 m away, 5,000 UZS per night
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking.com or similar; 50,000 UZS incidental hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Церковь Николая Чудотворца (157 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Свято-Троице-Никольский женский монастырь (161 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Свято-Троице-Никольский женский монастырь (163 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Церковь Адвентистов Седьмого Дня (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Evolution — 545 m · ~7 min walk
Furqat istirohat va madaniyat bo'gi — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Вагон-музей — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 368 m · ~5 min walk
Дорихона — 32 m · ~1 min walk
Минимаркет — 25 m · ~1 min walk
Ташкент-Товарный — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Uzbekistani Som, UZS
Change cash at banks or official exchange points; avoid airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Cards are accepted in most shops and restaurants, but smaller vendors and taxis prefer cash; contactless is common.
Not expected but appreciated; round up the bill in restaurants, leave small change in taxis, and tip hotel staff 10-20% for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a local café or shashlik stand – around 5,000 UZS.
A filling plate of plov from a roadside stall or market – about 15,000-20,000 UZS.
A main of grilled meat with bread and salad at an ordinary restaurant – roughly 25,000-35,000 UZS.
Alay or Chorsu bazaar areas have numerous stalls for samsa, plov, and kebabs; look for busy queues.
Korzinka and Makro are the main budget supermarket chains in this area.
Chorsu Bazaar and the nearby markets sell cheap and basic clothes; for better quality try the shopping centres on Amir Temur Avenue.
The cheapest way is the metro (1,400 UZS per ride) or marshrutkas; from the airport take bus 11 or a marshrutka for around 1,500 UZS.
Eat at bazaars rather than tourist restaurants; use public transport instead of taxis; buy groceries at local shops rather than convenience stores.
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 Tashkent Backpacker's Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 368 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Дорихона — 32 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 Tashkent Backpacker's Hostel?
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing the inner courtyard. These rooms are furthest from the street and will have less foot traffic noise from the shared spaces below.
Which rooms should I avoid at Tashkent Backpacker's Hostel?
Rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the entrance or common areas, because they will pick up noise from the reception, the door, and people coming and going. Rooms facing Farg'ona Yo'li 1-o'tish ko'chasi will get street noise.
Is Tashkent Backpacker's Hostel noisy?
The hostel sits on a small side street (Farg'ona Yo'li 1-o'tish ko'chasi) which feeds into the busy Farg'ona Yo'li highway. Expect traffic hum from the main road, especially during rush hours (8-10am, 5-7pm). The hostel itself has a common area that can be lively until late, and the lift (if present) makes noise when in use.
Which rooms have the best views at Tashkent Backpacker's Hostel?
The hostel is on a side street off a main road, so the best view is from upper-floor rooms facing south-east, where you'll see Tashkent's low-rise Soviet blocks and maybe a bit of the city skyline — nothing special but daylight.
What are insider tips for staying at Tashkent Backpacker's Hostel?
Ask at check-in for a room away from the common area — they can often swap if one is available. There's limited street parking; better to use the metro (nearby, but check walking distance) or a taxi. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs.
What time is check-in at Tashkent Backpacker's Hostel?
Check-in at Tashkent Backpacker's Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Tashkent Backpacker's Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; typical speed 20 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; one login per device, requires email confirmation
Is there a city or tourist tax at Tashkent Backpacker's Hostel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Tashkent Backpacker's Hostel?
A filling plate of plov from a roadside stall or market – about 15,000-20,000 UZS.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Tashkent Backpacker's Hostel?
The cheapest way is the metro (1,400 UZS per ride) or marshrutkas; from the airport take bus 11 or a marshrutka for around 1,500 UZS.
When is the best time to visit Tashkent?
April, May and September: daytime highs are 20–28°C, nights cool but pleasant. Cherry and apricot blossoms in spring, dry golden light in autumn. Fewer tourists than high summer.
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.