Hotel Review: Farovon Hotel Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s capital city, Tashkent, is in the midst of a tourism boom, with new museums and galleries opening seemingly every other month, and dozens of new hotels and restaurants to support them. But unique amongst the many places to stay is Farovon Hotel Tashkent, which opened in spring 2026.

The sister property to Farovon Khiva Hotel, Farovon Hotel Tashkent is a landmark in its own right, its facade inspired by the UNESCO-listed Ark Fortress and Bolo Hauz Mosque in Bukhara. It’s located in a recently regenerated part of Old Tashkent, close to the brand new Centre for Islamic Civilisation.

Who for

Farovon Hotel Tashkent appeals to leisure travellers bored of generic chain hotels and want to stay somewhere with character and a strong sense of place.

The architecture and the decor both reflect Uzbekistan’s rich cultural heritage, as does the warm hospitality extended to guests by the staff. The hotel has applied to be Halal-certified by CrescentRating – unusual in Uzbekistan – reassuring Muslim guests of its Halal-friendly credentials.

Accommodation

There are four categories of rooms at Farovon Hotel Tashkent: Twin and King Rooms, with and without balconies. They are all 24m², compact but carefully designed to maximise the space, well-equipped, and with immaculate en-suite bathrooms.

Farovon Hotel bedroom

Farovon Hotel bedroom

Farovon Hotel Bedroom

The taupe colour scheme of the walls and soft furnishings evokes the mud brick architecture of Uzbekistan and the desert sands of the Silk Roads, but also sets off the crisp white of the bed linens and towels.

Every room has air conditioning and is decorated with large photographic prints of the country’s most famous monuments. There is no lift at the hotel, but almost there are plenty of rooms on the ground floor (including those equipped for guests with disabilities) and staff will happily carry your luggage upstairs. 

Food and drink

Breakfast at Farovon Hotel Tashkent is among the best in the city. It is served buffet-style in the restaurant across the courtyard from the main hotel building, so you will always start your day with a breath of fresh air and sunshine on your face. The fresh pastries and breads are cooked in-house, along with a selection of hot dishes made to order, and it is a prime opportunity to taste Uzbekistan’s succulent fresh and dried fruits, nuts, and sweet delicacies such as halva. 

The hotel’s high-ceilinged lobby – decorated with wood carvings, a large chandelier, and beautiful hand-knotted carpets in a vivid red colour – is a photogenic but relaxed location in which to take tea or coffee. Order some cakes and snacks to fuel yourself before sightseeing! 

Facilities

On top of the hotel’s restaurant, you will find a spacious meeting room and outdoor terrace which overlooks the 19th-century striped minaret of the neighbourhood mosque next door. Ideal for workshops and small conferences, the meeting room has the latest audio-video equipment, and chairs can be arranged in a U-shape or theatre style. The original artworks on the walls belong to one of Uzbekistan’s national collections and were specially chosen for this space by curators.  The courtyard and other outdoor spaces will host masterclasses and cultural activities throughout the year.

How much

Rooms at Farovon Hotel Tashkent start from UZS 1 million, about £62, per night and include breakfast.

What’s nearby

Farovon Hotel Tashkent is within a few minutes’ walk of Tashkent’s Centre for Islamic Civilisation, a gargantuan new museum which opened in March 2026. This dramatic national museum covers the entire length of Uzbekistan’s history – including the pre-Islamic period – and it brings the past alive with interactive video and AI-enabled displays. The building is as impressive as its contents, and features such as the micromosaic panels depicting famous figures from the Golden Age of Islam were all handmade by local craftsmen. 

Centre for Islamic Civilisation

Chorsu Bazaar, which for centuries has been Tashkent’s main market, is also nearby. The central hall is topped by a huge tiled dome built in the Soviet period, and it is one of the iconic landmarks representing the Tashkent Modernism school of architecture. Come here to shop for dried fruits and spices, to eat street food (the samsa pastries baked in a tandor are particularly delicious), and to people-watch and take photos.

There’s a metro stop right by the hotel, making it effortless to head down into the subterranean art gallery that is Tashkent Metro. Every station was designed and decorated by different artists and architects: Alisher Navoi, named after Uzbekistan’s national poet, looks like a blue mosque; Kosmanavt honours the astronauts of the Soviet space programme; and the mosaics at Pakhtakor celebrate Uzbekistan’s cotton industry, as well as remembering players from Pakhtakor FC who died tragically in an air crash.   

Verdict 

Farovon Hotel Tashkent is a beautiful hotel in a super location, thoughtfully designed and run by staff who care about the details.

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