A Quick Guide to Tashkent

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How Long Do You Need in Tashkent?


If you are flying to Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan, chances are you are quickly leaving to explore other spots along the Silk Road. Although places like Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva are incredible, Tashkent has its own charm, and it is worth taking the time to appreciate it.



When researching a Tashkent trip, most information you find will tell you to spend one day in Tashkent. In that day, you can see the main attractions, such as Hotel Uzbekistan, Chorsu Bazaar and the Hazrati Imam Complex. What you will miss, though, is experiencing the life of the city.


Tashkent really comes alive in the summer evening. There are ping pong tables, volleyball games and people swimming in fountains until the sun sets at around 8:30pm. Restaurants are full, the city feels lively, and the food is delicious.


Taking two days to see Tashkent allows you to slow down and enjoy it properly. Eat more food, talk to more people, and then eat more food again. Seriously, the plov, manti and somsas are incredible.


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What to Do in Tashkent in 2 Days


Here’s what we did with two full days in Tashkent. These places are grouped together to make them easier to visit.


  • Hazrati Imam Complex
  • Chorsu Bazaar
  • Hoja Ahror Valiy Mosque
  • Tashkent City Park
  • Museum of Victims of Political Repression — even just the gardens outside are worth seeing, as there is no English inside
  • Tashkent Tower
  • Metro hopping — the Uzbekistan Line, dark blue, has some incredible stations
  • Hotel Uzbekistan
  • Amir Temur Monument
  • Walk down Sailgokh Street
  • Mustakillik Fountain
  • Seoul Mun


Where to Eat in Tashkent


  • Afsona Tashkent City - A full range of delicious Uzbek food
  • Minor Somsa - fresh somsas made in front of you, very affordable
  • Besh Qozon - right next to Tashkent Tower
  • Roni Pizza - fantastic Italian food
  • Pro.Khinkali - Georgian cuisine, delicious!



Where to Stay in Tashkent


We stayed at Harris Hotel in Tashkent. It is slightly above the budget places in Tashkent, but for location it was perfect, which is so important for a short stay.


It was within walking distance of a metro station on the Uzbekistan Line, which we used the most, and it was very central. Most places were only around a 10 to 15-minute drive away.


Check prices for Harris Hotel in Tashkent here.


Is Tashkent Worth Visiting?


Tashkent is worth visiting, especially if you are adding other stops in Uzbekistan to your itinerary.  It is the perfect place to begin to understand the culture and be really welcomed into the country.  Be sure to spend enough time here to enjoy this incredible city.






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