About Tashkent
Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan, home to around 1,978,028 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Tashkent
1
Hazrati Imam Complex
2
Chorsu Bazaar
3
Amir Timur Square
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Tashkent Metro stations
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Independence Square
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Museum of Applied Arts
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Minor Mosque
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Day trip toward Chimgan mountains
Budget travel
Free things to do in Tashkent
Chorsu Bazaar
Amir Timur Square
Independence Square
Minor Mosque
Kukcha Mosque
Holy Assumption Cathedral
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Kukcha Mosque
- Visit Holy Assumption Cathedral
- Visit Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Eat at Bravissimo
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Visit Mirzo-Yusuf Mosque
- Visit Alisher Navoiy Park
- Eat at Cafe Bukhara
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Do’stlik Recreation Park
- Visit Aqua Park
- Visit Japanese Garden
- Eat at Besh Qozon
Where to eat
Local favourites
Bravissimo
Coffee shop with cakes and local food.
Cafe Bukhara
Relaxed cafe near the concert hall and government quarter.
Besh Qozon
Busy, somewhat chaotic place but it serves great plov. Far better value than the restaurant in the TV tower.
Ariston Park
Acceptable place by the park.
Caravan
Good reviews for their trad Uzbek food.
Jumanji
Big portions of high quality central Asian, Chinese and European food.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Orzu Hotel
Friendly small hotel with 34 rooms.
- $
Asia Tashkent Hotel
Maintenance needed, but overall comfy enough. With pool and sauna. Some noise from street and nightclub.
- $
Oasis Asaka Hotel
Hotel in a quiet area, adequate for what you pay.
- $
Retro Palace
Adequate place in a quiet area.
- $
Shodlik Palace Hotel
Trad Soviet-era hotel showing its age.
Shopping
- Chorsu Bazaar
- Alay Bazaar
- Farkhad Bazaar
- Abu Sakhiy
- Parkent Bazaar
- Yunusobod Bazaar
Nightlife
- Ye Old Chelsea Arms
- Pelican
Museums & culture
- Kukcha Mosque
- Holy Assumption Cathedral
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Mirzo-Yusuf Mosque
In pictures
Tashkent gallery
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