Zafa'ron

"We really enjoyed our stay at this guesthouse in the mountains. The family who run it were so kind to us, and cooked us delicious dinners (including catering very well to my vegetarianism). The location is perfect for walks in the mountains and valleys nearby. The accommodation is as to be expected for a mountain guesthouse: cosy but basic."

"What a wonderful family, and clean & spacious room, surrounded by greenery and the sound of a stream in the background. I was sick during my stay and the eldest daughter ordered a taxi for me and came with me to the hospital where she waited for two hours until I could leave. They also arranged for a great driver called Vali to pick me up in Samarkand, and afterwards to bring me to Bukhara. I returned to this place a second time, and the family welcomed me back with big hugs. Their food is also excellent."

"We had a wonderful stay. It's a good way to get to know the Uzbek culture, far away from the touristy areas. It's run by a family. Nigina and her girls cooked amazing fresh food every day. Best food we had in whole Uzbekistan especially the Plov, even the guides who stayed there it's one of the best they ever had. Raxmat is an amazing host he helped us with thing from the beginning till the end, with transportation or also with hike tours. The place is good for every type of travellers, there were also some families, solo female travelers etc. For us, we stayed 3 nights, it was nice to disconnect (they have wifi) but we never used it. There is plenty of things to do like hiking etc. We will miss this wonderful place. Thank you again Raxmat and Nigina!"

"I was a returning guest and I like this hostel. It's quite sociable and many guests stay for a long time. It's a good place to stay, very central, good facilities, you can cook. The team cares about making it an enjoyable stay, both for long-termers and short-termers. This time I met staff who could speak English and even Mandarin, besides Russian and Uzbek."

"This is a family owned, small and a cozy holiday home. It’s extremely well maintained, super welcoming and the hosts are absolutely delightful. Great ambiance. The breakfast, although set menu, was better than most of the buffets I’ve been to. Delicious home made food. Hospitality was exceptional and they made every effort to make us feel at home. Certainly recommend this place without any hesitation and can’t wait to visit again. Also, there’s a great bonsai collection and a lot of nice spots to relax, sun bathe, read etc. Not very far from the Tashkent city so it’s quite convenient as well. Simply my best stay in Uzbekistan so far."