Accommodation in Uzbekistan

Staying, one of the things to know before traveling to Uzbekistan, used to be difficult due to a strange registration system, but rules have been relaxed in recent years. Accommodation in Uzbekistan is not difficult to come by, but there are a few things to keep in mind:

• In Uzbekistan, hotels, and guesthouses should still provide you with registration slips. The dates of your stay will be written on these slips, which are usually given to you when you check out. You may need them to exit the country, but officials have become much laxer about this in recent times; they just want to see if you have enough registration slips to (loosely) show how long you were in the country.

• Hostels exist, but they fill up quickly in high season... as do hotels. Make reservations in advance for popular hostels and hotels in major cities. Booking.com and other similar websites allow you to make reservations online.

• Couchsurfing is technically not allowed. Some people host or are hosted, but it can’t be officially recommended, as you could potentially get your host in trouble. It’s up to you to use your discretion, of course. Homestays are becoming more popular in Uzbekistan these days if you’re interested in getting a local experience.