Top places to visit in Tashkent

• Chorsu Bazaar

  covered bazaar · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Central Asia's most spectacular bazaar, anchored by a vast Soviet-era azure dome and operating in one form or another for over 2,000 years. Chorsu is the pulsing commercial heart of Tashkent's old city — a labyrinth of spice mounds,…

• Khast Imam Islamic Complex

  islamic complex · 4.6 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Tashkent's most important Islamic site and one of the finest in Central Asia — a walled precinct of madrasas, mosques, and a library containing the world's oldest Quran manuscript (Uthman Quran, 7th century AD). The Barak Khan Madrasa and…

• Amir Timur Museum

  historical museum · 4.3 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  An elegant turquoise-domed museum in the heart of modern Tashkent dedicated to the life and conquests of Timur (Tamerlane) — the 14th-century conqueror whose empire stretched from Turkey to India. Well-curated exhibits cover Timurid art,…

• State Museum of History of Uzbekistan

  national history museum · 4.2 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Uzbekistan's largest museum with over 250,000 artefacts spanning from the Palaeolithic to the modern era. The Silk Road and Greco-Bactrian sections are particularly remarkable — displaying gold jewellery, carved ivory, and Buddhist…

• Navoi Opera & Ballet Theatre

  opera house · 4.5 rating · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  One of the grandest opera houses in Asia, built in 1947 by Japanese POW labour — a fact acknowledged in a display inside. The building blends classical European theatre design with Uzbek architectural motifs across six halls, each…

• Independence Square

  city-square · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Tashkent's vast central plaza (Mustaqillik Maydoni) with the Independence Monument, Crying Mother memorial, and fountains.

• Amir Timur Square

  city-square · 4.4 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Historic square with the equestrian statue of Amir Timur, ringed by colonial-era buildings.

• Tashkent TV Tower

  observation-tower · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  One of the tallest towers in Central Asia (375m) with a revolving restaurant and observation deck over the city.

• State Museum of Applied Arts

  decorative-arts · 4.6 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Housed in a lavishly tiled 19th-century mansion; collection of Uzbek ceramics, suzani embroidery, woodcarving and jewelry.

• Minor Mosque

  mosque · 4.6 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Modern white-marble mosque on the Ankhor Canal, one of Tashkent's most photographed contemporary landmarks.

• Kukeldash Madrasah

  madrasah · 4.3 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  16th-century madrasah overlooking Chorsu Bazaar, one of the largest surviving in Central Asia.

• Kosmonavtlar Metro Station

  metro-art · 4.7 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Space-themed Tashkent Metro station honoring Soviet cosmonauts, with murals of Gagarin and Uzbek-born cosmonauts.

Things to do

• Tashkent Metro Art Tour Sightseeing · 1.5 h · from UZS 31,200 per person
• Chorsu Bazaar & Old City Cultural Walk Cultural · 2 h · from UZS 43,700 per person
• Uzbek Plov Cooking Class Food · 3 h · from UZS 225,000 per person
• Hazrat Imam Ensemble & Old City Heritage Walk Heritage · 2.5 h · from UZS 49,900 per person
• Chimgan Mountains & Charvak Lake Day Trip Adventure · 9 h · from UZS 350,000 per person
• Tashkent Old Town Sunset Photography Walk Sightseeing · 2.5 h · from UZS 90,000 per person
• Uzbek Ceramics & Textile Shopping Tour Cultural · 3 h · from UZS 100,000 per person

Day trips and tours

• Tashkent Highlights: Bazaars, Metro & Old City 8 h · from UZS 275,000

Where to stay in Tashkent

• Old City (Eski Shahar) about UZS 60 per night

  The atmospheric Islamic old quarter around Chorsu Bazaar and Khast Imam — mud-brick lanes, teahouses, and 16th-century madrasas. Guesthouses and boutique hotels here give the most authentic Tashkent experience.

• Amir Timur Square Area about UZS 120 per night

  The grand Soviet-era civic heart of Tashkent — wide avenues, the Navoi Opera, luxury international hotels, and metro stations. Most convenient for business travellers and those wanting modern comforts.

Hotels

• Hyatt Regency Tashkent 5-star · UZS 1,800,000 to UZS 3,500,000 per night
• Hilton Tashkent City 5-star · UZS 1,600,000 to UZS 3,200,000 per night
• Movenpick Hotel Tashkent 5-star · UZS 1,500,000 to UZS 2,900,000 per night
• Radisson Blu Hotel Tashkent 5-star · UZS 1,400,000 to UZS 2,600,000 per night
• International Hotel Tashkent 5-star · UZS 1,300,000 to UZS 2,500,000 per night
• Wyndham Tashkent 4-star · UZS 900,000 to UZS 1,800,000 per night

Where to eat

• Plov Centre (Osh Markazi) Uzbek, Central Asian · about UZS 30,000 per person
• Caravan Restaurant Uzbek, Central Asian · about UZS 85,000 per person
• Besh Qozon Uzbek, Central Asian · about UZS 35,000 per person
• Nobu Tashkent Japanese, Peruvian, Fusion · about UZS 400,000 per person
• Afsona Restaurant Uzbek, Central Asian · about UZS 90,000 per person
• Basq Restaurant Uzbek, Modern · about UZS 250,000 per person
• Ikra Bar & Restaurant Seafood, European · about UZS 300,000 per person
• Chorsu Lagman House Uzbek, Uyghur · about UZS 25,000 per person

Getting to Tashkent

Airport: Tashkent (TAS)

How visitors arrive in Tashkent

• Flight to Tashkent International Airport By air from International and domestic cities · common

  The airport lies south of the centre; international flights use one terminal and domestic flights another. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Train to Tashkent Central station By train from Samarkand, Bukhara, Russia, Central Asia · common

  Tashkent station is the terminus for almost all trains, with fast domestic services from Samarkand, Bukhara and Fergana valley and international trains from neighbours. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus or shared taxi to the Avtovokzal By road from Samarkand, Bukhara, Almaty · common

  The bus terminal handles domestic buses and international coaches such as from Almaty; shared taxis gather at stations. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Official taxi rank at the international terminal

  The official taxi rank is just outside the international terminal. Ignore touts, agree the fare before you set off, and confirm it covers all your luggage. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Yandex Go

  The Yandex Go app lets you see the fare beforehand and track the trip. The airport does not sell SIM cards, so arrange mobile data first. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• City bus from the airport unconfirmed

  Buses 47, 11 and 9 leave from a stop across the car park from Arrivals and go to the centre. Bus 40 goes to the main railway station. Carry small Uzbek change. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Metro

  The Tashkent metro is known for stations designed around themes, each with its own decor and artworks.

• Taxi

  Taxis can be ordered through a hotel or the Yandex Go app, which lets you agree the fare beforehand; unofficial cabs need the price settled first.

• Walking

Paying

• Bus drivers expect small Uzbek change; agree taxi fares in advance. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Safety and scams to avoid

• Airport Taxi Overcharge

  Tashkent International Airport

  Unlicensed drivers quote 150,000–300,000 UZS for the 20-minute city trip; legitimate Yandex fare is 25,000–40,000 UZS.

  How to avoid it: Book Yandex Go or InDrive before exiting arrivals. Licensed taxis at the official rank post metered rates.

• Chorsu Bazaar Pickpockets

  Chorsu Bazaar, main dome area

  Dense crowds create easy cover for pickpockets targeting jacket pockets, zipped bags or phone-in-hand tourists.

  How to avoid it: Use a money belt or inner pocket. Keep phone in a front pocket. Avoid displaying camera equipment in tight lanes.

• Money Exchange Shortchange

  Tashkent city-centre exchange offices

  Operator flips through bills quickly and removes a note mid-count.

  How to avoid it: Always count every note yourself before leaving the counter. Licensed exchange offices have CCTV.

Best time to visit Tashkent

• Jan 7°C
• Feb 10°C
• Mar 16°C
• Apr 22°C
• May 28°C
• Jun 34°C
• Jul 36°C
• Aug 35°C
• Sep 30°C
• Oct 22°C
• Nov 14°C
• Dec 9°C

More in Uzbekistan

• Samarkand
• Bukhara
• Khiva
• Shahrisabz
• Fergana
• Nukus

Frequently asked questions about Tashkent

How many days do you need in Tashkent?

A typical trip to Tashkent is 1-2 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Tashkent?

The highest-rated places in our Tashkent guide are Kosmonavtlar Metro Station, Khast Imam Islamic Complex, State Museum of Applied Arts, Minor Mosque, Chorsu Bazaar.

Where should I stay in Tashkent?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Tashkent: Old City (Eski Shahar), Amir Timur Square Area.

How do I get around Tashkent?

Ways to get around Tashkent covered in our guide: Metro, Taxi, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Tashkent?

Scams reported to us for Tashkent include Airport Taxi Overcharge; Chorsu Bazaar Pickpockets; Money Exchange Shortchange. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Tashkent?

Average daytime highs in Tashkent run from 7°C in Jan to 36°C in Jul.

Which airport is nearest to Tashkent?

The nearest airport to Tashkent has the code TAS.