Hostel or Rented Apartment — Where is the Best Place to Stay in Tashkent?
17.12.2025
Tashkent is rapidly growing as a tourist destination. When planning a trip, the main question is accommodation. Let's compare the two most popular options: hostels and renting an apartment (Airbnb/Booking).
1. Hostels: Budget and Socializing Hostels in Tashkent have changed significantly in recent years. They are no longer just places to sleep, but stylish hubs (for example, in the Oybek or Shota Rustaveli areas).
Pros:
Price: The cheapest option (starting from $10-15 per night).
Atmosphere: Perfect for solo travelers. It is easy to find company for a trip to the mountains or a walk around the city.
Registration: Hostels handle tourist registration automatically and without hassle.
Cons: Lack of privacy and potential noise.
2. Rented Apartment: Comfort and Privacy If you value silence or are traveling with family, an apartment is the better choice.
Pros:
Amenities: Having a washing machine and a full kitchen allows you to feel at home.
Location: You can stay in residential areas and experience the "real," non-tourist Tashkent.
Cons: Higher price (starting from $30-50 per day).
Crucial Detail: Always check with the host about registration. Not all private owners want to or know how to do it, and without this slip, tourists will face fines when leaving the country.
Verdict: Choose a hostel if you are traveling alone, want to save money, and make friends. Choose an apartment if you are a couple/family or plan to work remotely.
1. Hostels: Budget and Socializing Hostels in Tashkent have changed significantly in recent years. They are no longer just places to sleep, but stylish hubs (for example, in the Oybek or Shota Rustaveli areas).
Pros:
Price: The cheapest option (starting from $10-15 per night).
Atmosphere: Perfect for solo travelers. It is easy to find company for a trip to the mountains or a walk around the city.
Registration: Hostels handle tourist registration automatically and without hassle.
Cons: Lack of privacy and potential noise.
2. Rented Apartment: Comfort and Privacy If you value silence or are traveling with family, an apartment is the better choice.
Pros:
Amenities: Having a washing machine and a full kitchen allows you to feel at home.
Location: You can stay in residential areas and experience the "real," non-tourist Tashkent.
Cons: Higher price (starting from $30-50 per day).
Crucial Detail: Always check with the host about registration. Not all private owners want to or know how to do it, and without this slip, tourists will face fines when leaving the country.
Verdict: Choose a hostel if you are traveling alone, want to save money, and make friends. Choose an apartment if you are a couple/family or plan to work remotely.
