Art Hostel

The hostel is well located, but the rating isn't deserved. It has a pool, but it's dirty, so no one could swim in it. The cleaner didn't clean it. The receptionist wasn't very friendly, but she was still having a bad day. The breakfast was fine. The room I had was also fine. Basically, the only negatives were the cleanliness and the receptionist's bad temper.

Probably the best hostel in Tashkent. The buffet breakfast is amazing. A good selection of freshly made and healthy options. The room has AC and there is a pool and good sized common area. Everything was cleaned consistently and their is on-site secure parking. Staff are great too. Would recommend 110%

+: Breakfast was great. Best one during my trip in Uzbekistan. Rooms were okay for the price. -: We are 2 persons who booked the quadruple room (for 4 persons). Only 2 electrical sockets were working. Did you deliberately turn the rest off? Location quite far from the metro station. 10-15 walk.

AVOID IT IF POSSIBLE. I didn’t have a good experience at this hostel. They didn’t accept payment by card even though there was the information in Booking.com they did. When I asked if they took euros for laundry, she said they did, when I gave her the 2€ in coins, she said she wouldn't accept it. Shower rooms were dirty and there was no separation men from women, and the shower I used once the hot water pressure was terrible, it took a while until it got actual pressure. Also, the room had no blinds so if you are sensitive to light, i'd recommend to use eye mask. There was barely no space to open our bags and no proper lockers either. And my sheets were dirty as well. We had the most uncomfortable situation where there was a man in his UNDERWEAR in the room, I stayed in the mix dorm. I did not feel comfortable raising the issues with the staff, given the previous issues at check in and payment. The only positive thing about this hostel was the breakfast, which was buffet and had great variation.

Situated centrally in the arts district, this gem is quiet, open and has friendly staff. The cleanliness is exceptional and the kitchen and common areas are inviting, plus a year-round pool !

I rarely review, but I feel like I was staying at a different hotel than the one reviewed by everyone else. Pros: - Some of the staff are friendly - Courtyard is nice for relaxing - Staff are available at all hours for check in / out Cons: - The staff were very reluctant to register me. This is a legal requirement in Uzbeckistan for every night of your stay and you can face fines starting from $1,000USD if hotels do not do it for you. When I first asked, the receptionist lied and told me that it’s only required if you leave Uzbeckistan by bus (?). She only agreed when I heavily insisted. Outrageous behaviour from an established hostel. - The bathrooms smell like mold - Cleanliness is relative, hairs on everything in the room, carpet, bed, etc. - At ~$50USD a night for a private room, the hostel is relatively expensive for Uzbeckistan, especially considering what you get for it. - When you show up, the staff pressure you into cancelling the booking you made online, lying to the booking provider, and then making another booking directly with them. They offer you a discount for this, but it feels very sketchy.

I really enjoyed my time at art hostel! The beds are good, clean common bathroom (with a lot of funny posters) and a nice common area/kitchen. There is a pool and small gym outside which is a nice bonus. People running the hostel are very friendly (except for one lady who is a bit harsh). The location is also very good as its quiet, but also close to the metro and a bussin area with many shops and restaurants. This is definitely a hostel to consider when visiting Tashkent!

I had a disagreement with the taxi that dropped me at the hostel from the airport (he asked for more money). The lady took the side of the taxi driver, aked me to pay him and refused to host me because i was allegadly a "trouble maker". I have been travelling in Asia for one year and this is my worst expetience ever with qn accomodation. The place seems nice althought, in spite of being unhospitable.