Dushanbe Hotel Tips by Saagar Top 5 Page for this destination

Hotel Avesto: My base in Dushanbe

I stayed here for nearly a week altogether. A reminder of the old days of massive architecture and Soviet ideals. Rooms vary a lot, small, big, different designs, but the general carpeting theme does nothing for the smell of smokers and old days. Plumbing is somewhat variable, too, but there was hot water for a shower in my room. The bed linen was nice and clean and was changed often. Comfy writing desk.

Unique Qualities: Next to the mosque, but somehow their minaret loudspeakers seem to be under popular control, so not overtly loud.
Business centre and internet facility 1 floor up from the lobby, ok, but slow. Street side internet connections might me better on occasions, and somewhat cheaper.
The lobby shop that can change money, provide some souvenirs (mainly Uzbek), sell a few clothing items, notably cover-ups for women and leather jackets for men - go local! They also sell drinks and substitute the lack of a minibar in the room. Closes earlyin the afternoon, though.
An ATM is also in the lobby, a safe and sound place to obtain money before you set out for the day.
In the park fronting Rudaki there is a small but very pleasant lunch-evening kiosk-style eatery that can do good dishes and varieties of drinks if you hesitate to hit the city proper. Very good for a relaxed end of the day, too.

Address: Rudaki 105

Comparison: about average

Directions: Across from Merv restaurant on Rudaki (western side).

Phone: 211280

Price: US$40-80

Theme: Hotel

Marians Guesthouse: A recommeded guesthouse in Dushanbe

Never stayed here, but it was warmly recommended to me.

Unique Qualities: Location.
Internat access.
General service.

Address: Marians guesthouse, house 67/1 Shotemur st., Dushanbe

Comparison: less expensive than average

Other Contact: fax: +992 91 9015071

Phone: +992 93 5050089

Price: US$20-40

Theme: Pension/Guesthouse

Website: http://email: marians@tajnet.com