🇺🇿 Xiva, Uzbekistan
Al-Qal'a
📍 55A, Shixlar,Porloq, Xiva, 220900
Your stay — Al-Qal'a
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Al-Qal'a, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (3rd floor or above) for reduced street noise and a better view of the surrounding area. Given the hotel's 3-star rating and location on a main street, it's likely that rooms on lower floors may experience more noise from pedestrians and traffic on Shixlar Street.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the service entrance, as it's likely to be a busier area with more foot traffic and potential noise from delivery and staff activity.
Best views
Rooms on the 3rd floor or higher may offer a view of the surrounding historic cityscape, including the nearby mosques and madrasahs.
Quietest floors
2nd floor to 3rd floor
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for some street noise, especially during peak hours, due to the hotel's location on a main street in Xiva.
Insider tips
When checking in, ask for a room with a window that faces away from the main street to minimize noise. Consider requesting a room with a fan or air conditioning, as the Uzbek summer can be hot and humid, and the hotel may not have air conditioning in all rooms.
- 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 — Al-Qal'a
free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on all devices, physical newspapers available in lobby
24/7 check-in, early bag-drop available from 08:00, late check-out until 14:00 with 10,000 UZS fee
available 24/7, 1,000 UZS per bag per night
step-free access, wheelchair accessible entrance, some rooms adapted for guests with mobility impairments
on-site parking for 10,000 UZS per night, nearest public car park is 1 km away for 5,000 UZS per night, no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 500 UZS per night/person, mandatory
Deposit & card hold: 50,000 UZS advance deposit, 20,000 UZS incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Мечеть Чилли-Авлия (216 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Said Ota masjidi (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Mosque: Yar Muhammad Devon masjidi (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Mosque: Bog'bonli masjid (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Xiva shahar madaniyat va istirohat bogʻi — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Tibbiyot muzeyi — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Кукольный театр — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 998 m · ~12 min walk
Xiva — 3.0 km · ~38 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Uzbekistani Som, UZS
Change cash at official exchange offices in town; avoid airport and hotel desks for poor rates.
Cards accepted in larger hotels and some restaurants; cash needed for markets, taxis, and most small shops.
Not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated; small change for porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee at a chaikhana or local cafe, around 15,000 UZS.
A bowl of lagman or plov at a local eatery, about 30,000-40,000 UZS.
A main course of shashlik with bread at a casual diner, roughly 40,000-50,000 UZS.
Around the Ichan Kala gates and near the bazaar stalls sell samsa, non, and grilled corn.
Small corner shops and the central bazaar are main sources; no major budget supermarket chains in this area.
The local bazaar offers inexpensive casual wear and scarves; no high-street chains in the old town.
Shared marshutkas (minibuses) cost about 2,000 UZS per ride; from the airport, take a marshutka or negotiate a taxi around 50,000 UZS.
Eat at street stalls and chaikhanas, not tourist restaurants; haggle politely at the bazaar; buy a multi-entry ticket for Ichan Kala sites.
Emergency Contacts
XivaFor non-urgent police matters, dial 102 in Uzbekistan (works citywide, including Xiva). The tourist police in Khiva Old City (Ichan Kala) are reachable via the main police station on Amir Timur Street. For medical help, the city's central hospital (Xiva shahar markaziy kasalxonasi) is on Al-Khwarizmi Street, but note that English may be limited. For travel-related emergencies, your hotel or a local guide is often the quickest help.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Xiva, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Al-Qal'a
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 998 m · ~12 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Urgench Railway Station → Khiva Railway Station
💡 Scenic ride through desert and cotton fields. From Khiva station, take a taxi (5,000–10,000 UZS) to Isac Hoja. Buy tickets online 3 days ahead via O'zbekiston Temir Yo'llari app—queues at stations are slow.
Urgench Bus Station (near airport) → Khiva Bus Station
💡 Marshrutka drops you at Khiva's main bus stop, a 15-minute walk to Itchan Kala's west gate. From there walk east 5 min to Isac Hoja. Cheapest option, but no luggage space—backpack only.
Khiva Bus Station → Itchan Kala (West Gate)
💡 If you arrive by bus or marshrutka and need to reach the hotel quickly, flag a shared taxi near the bus station—just say 'Itchan Kala West Gate'. Isac Hoja is a 2-minute walk inside the gate. Don't pay more than 5,000 UZS per head.
Urgench International Airport (UGC) → Isac Hoja Hotel, Khiva
💡 Haggle before you get in. Official airport taxi booth inside arrivals gives a fixed price around 60,000 UZS—less hassle. Hotel can also arrange a driver for similar cost.
About Xiva
Wikipedia ↗Xiva may refer to: Xiva, the Catalan name of Chiva, Valencia, a town in Spain Xiva, the Uzbek name of Khiva, a town in Uzbekistan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Al-Qal'a?
Request a room on a higher floor (3rd floor or above) for reduced street noise and a better view of the surrounding area. Given the hotel's 3-star rating and location on a main street, it's likely that rooms on lower floors may experience more noise from pedestrians and traffic on Shixlar Street.
Which rooms should I avoid at Al-Qal'a?
Avoid rooms near the service entrance, as it's likely to be a busier area with more foot traffic and potential noise from delivery and staff activity.
Is Al-Qal'a noisy?
Be prepared for some street noise, especially during peak hours, due to the hotel's location on a main street in Xiva.
Which rooms have the best views at Al-Qal'a?
Rooms on the 3rd floor or higher may offer a view of the surrounding historic cityscape, including the nearby mosques and madrasahs.
What are insider tips for staying at Al-Qal'a?
When checking in, ask for a room with a window that faces away from the main street to minimize noise. Consider requesting a room with a fan or air conditioning, as the Uzbek summer can be hot and humid, and the hotel may not have air conditioning in all rooms.
What time is check-in at Al-Qal'a?
Check-in at Al-Qal'a is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Al-Qal'a have Wi-Fi?
free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Al-Qal'a?
500 UZS per night/person, mandatory
Where can I eat cheaply near Al-Qal'a?
A bowl of lagman or plov at a local eatery, about 30,000-40,000 UZS.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Al-Qal'a?
Shared marshutkas (minibuses) cost about 2,000 UZS per ride; from the airport, take a marshutka or negotiate a taxi around 50,000 UZS.
Top Attractions in Xiva
💡 The dome's tilework is best viewed from the adjacent roof terrace of the souvenir shop at the northeast corner—no purchase needed. Ask politely at the shop; they're used to it.
💡 Sit on the low stone wall by the southern entrance—locals often stop here for tea. Avoid noon heat; the courtyard has little shade.
💡 The ticket for inside includes the harem and throne room, but if you're short on cash, the best tile work is on the main entrance arch—visible from outside. Go early before the tour groups arrive.
💡 Try the fresh non bread from the tandoor ovens—it costs around 1,000 som. Haggling is expected for dried apricots, but not for bread. Women often wear headscarves here; it's respectful to do the same.
💡 Go at sunset when the light turns the bricks a deep ochre. The west gate (West Darvoza) is usually open and gives direct access to the rampart path.