Bishkek
Billing itself as the first capsule hotel in Central Asia, 20 individually lockable sleeping spaces all with locker and power plugs are cramped but…
Must-see hotels in Central Asia
Fergana Valley
This friendly English-speaking, Soviet-style hotel across from Navoi Sq sports spacious, renovated rooms (even the singles are a good size), but some…
Uzbekistan
Refurbished in pleasant pale green tones, the Asson is perfectly located for the archaeological museum and well situated in the thick of things. The…
Kyrgyzstan
Unusually amongst rural homestays, Elvira speaks a fair bit of English. The homestay has a decent-sized dining room and there are helpful maps and info…
Nur-Sultan (Astana)
Cosy little hotel, tucked away down a little side street. Staff are very helpful (though not much English spoken), and the compact, spotless en suites…
Kyrgyzstan
On the 'quiet' side of the river above a large waterfront garden, this clean and bright CBT-affiliated guesthouse is the nicest of Arkyt's limited options…
Uzbekistan
Makhmudjan Aitzhanov's homestay is an easy walk from the bus station and his family cooks filling plov dinners. There’s no central plumbing but there’s a…
Kazakhstan
Hikers are allowed to camp wild in the Kolsai Lakes National Park and around Lake Kaiyndy and it's difficult to think of more picturesque spots to bed…
Uzbekistan
The renovated Soviet rooms here are a great deal, with clean bathrooms, balconies and fairly comfortable beds. The manager speaks only basic English, but…
Kazakhstan
Silk Way has a friendly, English-speaking reception, small gym and spacious, impeccable, well-equipped, if bland, rooms. Staff can find a driver for you…
Kyrgyzstan
Opened in 2015, this spotless guesthouse has all the amenities (except, notably, wi-fi) and the English-speaking family makes visitors right at home…
Tashkent
This is a solid midrange option in the quiet Mirobod District despite being rather characterless. The standard rooms are small, particularly the singles,…
Bishkek
Clean and well run by a friendly English speaking staff, this pair of new towers (five and eight storey) is functional and spacious, and offers…
Nukus
This modern annexe of the popular Jipek Joli Hotel is a block and a half away from the main building, should that be full. It has a plush dining room and…
Almaty
The Uyut has a traditionally ornate decor, and is a welcoming and, as its name translates, cosy place to hang your head. Rooms are decked out in earthy…
Fergana Valley
The location in the far north of town, 5km from the centre, is a minus for sightseeing, but there are good restaurants next door and the friendly hotel is…
Fergana Valley
There are few fireworks at this large, modern economy business hotel, but it's comfortable and modern and the poolside seating and lobby fridge full of…
Tashkent
Once the Leningrad Hotel, the refurbished Ramada is a solid choice that is particularly popular with Indian guests (it was previously managed by Indians)…
Kazakhstan
This excellent modern hotel overlooking the Ulba has sober but tasteful and very comfy rooms, with shiny silk cushions and bedspreads, plus two bars, two…
Fergana Valley
With modest but comfortable rooms, gardens and a festive poolside bar, this sprawling number 3km south of the centre is about as close as you’re likely to…
Kazakhstan
A five-minute walk from the train station, this cosy new hotel has spotless rooms, satellite TV, comfortable beds and arctic air-con which is a blessing…
Tajikistan
This somewhat characterless hotel set across from Penjikent's main park is popular with tour groups because it has all the mod cons. The location is…
Tashkent
This simple place run by the people behind Art Hostel has 13 rooms set around a small courtyard. The spacious carpeted doubles are modest but clean and…
Uzbekistan
This modern high-rise place has nothing to do with the Meridien group, but it does boast large, smart and clean rooms in pastel colours and a decent…
Kazakhstan
This guesthouse run by Bibinur Alimzhanov is particularly recommended. They have a nice four-room wooden house specially for guests, make excellent food,…
Fergana Valley
Bright and decent rooms, high ceilings and decent-sized single rooms (for a change) make this a good, if somewhat workaday, midrange bet. The shady…
Kyrgyzstan
One of the most comfortable of the base camps in Achik Tash, ITMC is very easy to work with for border permits or arranging services. It's also possible…
Bishkek
Roomy digs in a quiet residential section of the city centre are available in this hotel owned by local tour company C.A.T. Airport transfers are free for…
Nukus
This study in beige offers 13 rooms, all of which are comfortable, spacious and excellent value, though lacking in atmosphere. It's very well located,…
Kyrgyzstan
Opened in 2017, this comfortable two-storey guesthouse in Kyzart village is a great start or end point for independent trips up to Son-Köl. A small museum…
Kyrgyzstan
A rowhouse of four large clean rooms across the courtyard from the family's home, this welcoming little guesthouse is a decent spot to air out your boots…
Kyrgyzstan
Facing the central square, this pale turquoise Soviet-survivor has a relatively neat but musty foyer that belies the newly renovated rooms. Shower quality…
Kyrgyzstan
A Jailoo Tourism-affiliated guesthouse in a two-storey home with hot shower. The upstairs balcony is a particularly nice place to relax after coming back…
Kazakhstan
The best hotel in town overlooks the central park. For a place of this quality the prices are excellent. Rooms are unfussy but tasteful and well equipped,…
Kyrgyzstan
The Tyan Shan uses abundant gilt paint and glossy green taffeta, trying a bit too hard to look classy, but it is, nonetheless, one of the best hotels in…
Kazakhstan
This hotel has two things going for it: a supercentral location convenient for checking out the city's attractions, and sweet and helpful staff, which…
Kyrgyzstan
Set along the southern road as it approaches the rugged northwest shore, Raxhat's three guest yurts are an excellent base for avid walkers or adventurous…
Bishkek
Friendly service and clean, cosy rooms make this a nice option out of the city centre, but with transport connections on nearby Sovietskaya to anywhere in…
Tajikistan
Opposite the citadel, this reasonable hotel has a good central location, comfortable rooms and discount in off seasons. The lobby with its red carpets is…
Kazakhstan
Top digs are at the excellent, modern, well-run Hotel Dastan, where even the cheapest rooms have their own sitting room. Popular with visiting businessmen…
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