Where to Stay in Ashgabat: Hotels, Prices, and What to Expect
Real USD prices for every hotel in Ashgabat, from a $15 hostel to $240 five-star. Hotels are arranged through your tour operator. Here is what to expect.
Where to Stay in Ashgabat: Hotels, Prices, and What to Expect
Hotels in Ashgabat cost between $15 and $240 per night depending on tier, and the city has a hostel, several solid three-star options, and three five-star properties. This page lists every current hotel with real prices so you can understand what your tour package includes before you arrive.
Can you book Ashgabat hotels independently?
No. All tourists entering Turkmenistan require a visa and a Letter of Invitation (LOI) issued by a licensed tour operator. Your hotel is arranged as part of that process, it is listed on your itinerary, which is submitted to the authorities when your LOI is approved. You cannot walk in off the street and book a room, and major platforms like Booking.com do not list Ashgabat properties for independent reservations.
In practice this means your accommodation is confirmed before you travel. When you book a tour with us, we select a hotel that fits your itinerary and budget and include it in the package price. You can request a specific tier or property when enquiring.
How much do hotels in Ashgabat cost?
Prices below are per room per night in USD and reflect current (2026) rates.
| Tier | Price range | Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Hostel | $15 | Kuwwat Hostel |
| 3-star budget | $50–$85/single | Ak Altyn, Mizan, Bagt Koshgi, Nebitchi |
| 3-star mid | $85–$130/single | Grand Turkmen, Ashgabat Hotel |
| 4-star | $100–$130/single | Sport Hotel |
| 5-star | $180–$240/single | Archabil, Oguzkent, Yildiz |
One note on star ratings: Turkmenistan uses its own classification system. A three-star property here is clean, functional, and staff will speak some English, but it is not the same as a three-star in Western Europe. The five-star hotels are genuinely well-equipped with full spa facilities and multiple pools.
Our recommended hotel: Ak Altyn
For most travelers, the Ak Altyn Hotel is the best option in Ashgabat. At $50 per night for a single room ($75 double), it sits in the heart of the city close to the main monuments and shopping area, and it includes more than most three-star properties: Wi-Fi, breakfast, a restaurant, a spa, an outdoor pool, a souvenir shop, and parking. It is the hotel we include in most of our standard tour packages for this reason.
If you have a reason to upgrade (a longer stay, a preference for indoor pools, or a honeymoon itinerary) the five-star options are genuinely worth the jump. If you are travelling on a tight budget, the Kuwwat Hostel works but is basic.
Ashgabat hotels by tier
Hostel
Kuwwat Hostel: $15/night. Shared bathroom, no frills. The only budget dormitory option in Ashgabat. Suitable for backpackers on a very tight budget who do not need private facilities. Contact: +993 12 93 66 51.
3-star
Mizan Hotel: $50 single / $70 double. Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking. Straightforward and clean; no pool or restaurant on-site. Contact: +993 48 864143.
Bagt Koshgi Hotel: $50 single / $100 double. Wi-Fi, restaurant, parking. The double room price is notably higher than comparable properties; better value as a single. Contact: +993 95 064241.
Ak Altyn Hotel: $55 single / $85 double. Wi-Fi, breakfast, restaurant, spa, outdoor pool, souvenir shop, parking. Best value-to-location ratio in the city. Our standard recommendation. Contact: +993 36 370000.
Nebitchi Hotel: $80 single / $120 double. Wi-Fi, restaurant, outdoor pool, parking. A step up in price from the other three-stars with the addition of a pool. Contact: +993 48 936200.
Grand Turkmen Hotel: $85 single / $125 double. Wi-Fi, breakfast, outdoor pool, souvenir shop, parking. One of the larger three-star properties. Contact: +993 92 0555 or +993 92 1251.
Ashgabat Hotel: $85 single / $130 double. Wi-Fi, restaurant, indoor pool, souvenir shop, parking. The indoor pool is the main differentiator if you are visiting outside summer. Contact: +993 95 137071.
4-star
Sport Hotel: $100 single / $130 double. Wi-Fi, breakfast, restaurant, indoor pool, souvenir shop, parking. The only four-star property; sits between the upper three-stars and the five-stars in both price and amenities.
5-star
Archabil Hotel: $180 single / $220 double. Wi-Fi, breakfast, restaurant, spa, indoor pool, outdoor pool, souvenir shop, parking. One of Ashgabat's flagship hotels, well-regarded among business travelers and delegations. Contact: +993 40 000000.
Oguzkent Hotel: $184 single / $200 double. Wi-Fi, breakfast, restaurant, spa, indoor pool, outdoor pool, souvenir shop, parking. Similar spec to Archabil; the double room rate is slightly lower. Contact: +993 44 950002.
Yildiz Hotel: $200 single / $240 double. Wi-Fi, breakfast, restaurant, spa, indoor pool, outdoor pool, souvenir shop, parking. The most expensive option in the city. Primarily used for official government delegations and high-end group bookings.
Does location matter in Ashgabat?
Less than in most capitals. Ashgabat is a compact city and all of the hotels listed here are within a short drive of the main sights: the National Museum, the Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque, the monument district, and the central bazaar. You will not end up in a bad or inconvenient location.
Public transport is cheap and straightforward, a bus ride costs 0.50 manat regardless of distance. If you want to explore on a free day, the Ashgabat bus map covers all routes and stops and works offline. Your guide can also arrange a driver for any city trips.
What is included vs. what you pay separately
Breakfast is included at: Mizan, Grand Turkmen, Sport Hotel, and all three five-star properties. At other hotels, breakfast is an additional cost paid in manat on the day.
Spa and pool access is included in the room rate at Nebitchi and all four- and five-star properties. At other hotels these facilities are either not available or charged separately.
Any extras during your stay (laundry, minibar, additional meals) are settled in U.S Dollars at the hotel. Your guide can help with any payments that require local currency.
Book your hotel through your Turkmenistan tour
Your hotel in Ashgabat is included in every tour we arrange. If you have a preference for a specific property or tier, let us know when you enquire and we will build it into your itinerary and LOI application.
Browse our private tour packages to see routes and included accommodation, or join a fixed-date group tour if you want to travel with others on a set itinerary.