Tashkent City is Uzbekistan's capital and largest city, a sprawling Silk Road crossroads of old-town madrasas, a vast blue-domed bazaar, Soviet-era monuments and a fast-changing modern centre.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Tashkent Zoo
A large city zoo with shaded paths; bring a stroller for toddlers.
Duration: 2–3 hours
Tashkent City Park and Planetarium
Fountains, open spaces and a planetarium.
Duration: 2 hours
Magic City Amusement Park
An amusement park with rides and shows.
Duration: Half day
Tashkent Botanical Garden
Shaded gardens for strolling and picnics.
Duration: 2 hours
Museum of Applied Arts
Colourful textiles and ceramics in an ornate mansion.
Duration: 1 hour
Kosmonavtlar Metro Station
Space-themed metro hall that children enjoy.
Duration: 30 minutes
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Hilton Tashkent City
A 5-star tower in the Tashkent City district beside the park, planetarium and Tashkent City Mall, with an indoor pool and a short taxi ride to the old town. Rates are indicative and change by season; check current rates before booking.
Family features: Family rooms or suites; check the current room configuration
Hyatt Regency Tashkent
A long-established international 5-star hotel near Amir Timur Square and Sayilgoh Street, popular with business and leisure travellers. Rates are indicative and change by season; check current rates before booking.
Family features: Family rooms or suites; check the current room configuration
Hampton by Hilton Tashkent
A straightforward mid-range Hilton-brand hotel with complimentary breakfast, a short ride from the centre. Rates are indicative and change by season; check current rates before booking.
Family features: Family rooms or suites; check the current room configuration
ATECA Hotel Suites Tashkent
A boutique apartment-style hotel in leafy Yakkasaroy near the Museum of Applied Arts, known for large suites. Rates are indicative and change by season; check current rates before booking.
Family features: Family rooms or suites; check the current room configuration
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
Uzbek restaurants welcome children; ask for non-spicy plov or samsa.
Kids' menus are rare; order shared dishes.
Fruit and nuts at bazaars make easy snacks.
Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Carry bottled water for children.
Strollers are manageable on main avenues; old town paving is uneven.
Use Yandex Go for car seats where offered; bring your own if essential.