The best accommodations Route de la soie

The Bibikhanum enjoys an unrivalled location at the foot of the mosque of the same name and on the pedestrian street Islom Karimov. Built on the plans of a traditional house, one enters through a pretty courtyard shaded by a vine arbour. The rooms are arranged around a flowered courtyard. Extremely well designed and functional, they are tastefully decorated and impeccably clean. From the vast terrace, the view that you will have at breakfast on the crenellated dome of the Timurid mosque alone justifies a stay.

You will feel at home in one of the three rooms of this Bed & Breakfast! The rooms are very spacious and each one is dedicated to one of the three most famous Italian actresses: Sophia Loren, Anna Magnani and Monica Vitti. All the furniture is original and inspired by the 1960s. In one of the bathrooms is a gigantic whirlpool bath. Breakfast, including homemade cakes, is served on the bright top floor or on the beautiful terrace with a beautiful view of Rome.

In the heart of the old city, facing the Liab-i-Khaouz, the location is ideal for a comfortable stay in Bukhara. This hotel has been recently renovated, quite nicely, with a building in addition to the old structure. Fatima speaks English, and her daughter Feruza speaks French. The house is large and has a large courtyard with an iwan around which the rooms are distributed. Fatima has always been able to combine business with hospitality, and in addition to an incomparable welcome, her rates include one of the most generous breakfasts in the city.

Single, double or triple rooms are for rent in this house whose charm comes from the large flowered garden, pride of the owners, and its beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. For the comfort of the guests, the sauna should also be noted. If you feel well enough not to go back to the city centre for dinner, the cuisine is impeccable and rather cheap. Being part of the CBT network, the staff will be able to organize for you nice excursions, especially on horseback, for a day or more around Karakol and Lake Issyk Kul.

Decorated in the Ottoman style, Hotel Armada offers contemporary comfort while preserving the advantages of its location and memorable site. The 108 rooms are very pleasant and perfectly clean. With its vast lobby decorated with Ottoman masterpieces, its typical Istanbul restaurant from the early 20th century, its terrace with a magnificent view, its bars and its oriental café, Hotel Armada guarantees a refined stay. For those who dream of sailing, the hotel offers its own excursions. An experience to live.

The short-term visitors will be accommodated in the main monastery, those of long duration will stay in the newly renovated establishment, which contains dozens of rooms. All rooms are tastefully decorated with a sobia (heater to heat) for winter and with a breathtaking view of the desert mountains.

At the end of the main street, close to the river, this large stone building offers beautiful rooms with well-appointed bathrooms and equipped bathrooms. The room is for lunch and breakfast, as well as the garden overlooking the surrounding mountains. A faute and a rare address in the country. Family home, booking recommended in season.

Apple is a family business that is 100% involved in the life of its establishment. Opportunities to discover Bishkek and its surroundings at attractive prices via numerous tours and various activities. You will find everything you need on site: bike hire, a covered car park and a small canteen adjoining the hotel, which is of course run by the family. The formula pleases: a second hostel/agency has opened in Cholpon-Ata with the same professionalism. The hostel organizes cheap tours in Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan.

Located in the lively Santa Maria Formosa square, Hotel Scandinavia is a 3-star establishment occupying an 18th-century residence in Venice. It's just a 6-minute walk from St. Mark's Square and 11 minutes from the Grand Canal. Rooms are richly decorated with period furniture and Murano glass lamps. They come with free Wi-Fi, minibars and satellite TV. Some rooms offer a view of the square. A continental buffet breakfast is served in a relaxed dining room. The hotel also has a library and accepts pets. Guests have rated the hotel's rooms and services with an average score of 3.5 and 4.9 respectively. The hotel's location was also highly rated, with a score of 4.8 out of 5.

The rooms are pleasant and bright, with air conditioning and air purifiers. The hotel has a small swimming pool and a wellness area with sauna and fitness room. The staff pay particular attention to the reception of guests, who are given a personal interview on arrival to gather all the information they need to make their stay a success. An aperitif is offered every evening on the terrace at sunset, the restaurant offers typical dishes like the famous Turkish mezze.

Pension held by nuns located in a quiet street, between Santa Maria Maggiore and the Coliseum. Clean and pleasant, due to its reputation it is often complete. The house is very pleasant with large garden and terraces and well maintained. The rooms are large and very clear as well as bathrooms. Two points to take into account: curfew at 22 pm (but it ensures calm for all past this hour) and rather basic breakfast.

It's a bit far from the centre, you'll have to be transported or take taxis (about 1 € per trip) to get to the city, but if you go beyond that and want to stay in a quiet and green setting, here is the address you need. The rooms are large and comfortable, most of them overlook the owners' beautiful garden where it is nice to stroll on summer evenings. The breakfast, copious and varied, is taken in the large room lit by its bay windows. A very pleasant stay, close to the ski slopes and trekking circuits.

Behind a heavy wooden door, this residence, built in 1705, is a very beautiful example of tastefully restored houses. This house opened since 1997 and was one of the first, is now an institution in Aleppo. The 57 cosy rooms all tastefully decorated and with beautiful furniture are located in five majestic houses. Dar Zamoria has a bar and two restaurants, one on a terrace in the summer with a magnificent view of the citadel. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Then ask a room in one of the other buildings. The staff is in addition to the small care.

Situated 400 m from the emblematic Liab-i Khouz square, the Basilic is one of the latest additions to Bukhara's hotel industry. It combines the comfort of modern buildings with the care, craftsmanship and attention to detail of Uzbek ancestors. Lots of wood, frescoes narrating the legends of the country, refined mouldings of traditional stuccoes. 18 rooms, winter and summer bars, a beautiful terrace, a restaurant and a fountain. The rooms are spacious with bathtubs and the latest equipment. Our favorite spot in Bukhara!

Bahodir has made this house a small haven of peace. The rooms are comfortable and large, which is not always the case in Bukhara. In addition, a lot of attention was paid to the atmosphere. Thus, each room is decorated according to a precise theme: Omar Khayyam, Afrosyab, Silk Road... Our favourite: the Varakhsha room, where the famous mural representing a leopard hunt is reproduced on a whole section of the wall. It is good to stay there and rest while enjoying the coolness of the two inner courtyards around a cup of tea.

Space, a cosy and romantic atmosphere, white painted brick walls adorned with paintings by tasteful artists, far from the usual kitsch of Uzbek hotels, king size beds, a sitting area... The bathrooms are impeccable in terms of equipment. Air conditioning, television, refrigerator, a desk and wi-fi access in the rooms complete the picture. In the restaurant you can eat for 15 to 20 US$ in front of the fireplace while enjoying the piano; in the courtyard you can enjoy the coolness of the iwan, contemplating in front of the Japanese garden.