Vakhsh Hotel

Dushanbe


Neighbouring the Opera House, this historic hotel with its modernest glass panels and proud Corinthian columns, should be a top address. Alas, it's in dire need of modernisation, with tired carpets, lino and old TVs. That said, some rooms sport modern en suite bathrooms with Western-style loos and the location may compensate for the lack of AC, wi-fi and breakfast.


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Nearby Dushanbe attractions

2. Bactria Centre

0.26 MILES

Language classes available in Russian and Persian are available at this cultural centre, together with concerts, art exhibitions and a showroom of…

3. Ethnography Museum

0.27 MILES

Sharing the same complex as the National Museum of Antiquities, this small museum houses an exquisite collection of traditional Tajikistan clothing …

4. Shah Mansur Bazaar

0.33 MILES

The Shah Mansur Bazaar, known in English as the 'Green Bazaar', is the heartbeat of Dushanbe trade and a great place to gain a sense of local life in the…

5. WWII Tank Monument

0.58 MILES

This monument commemorates the veterans who participated in the victory over Nazi Germany in June 1945.

6. Statue of Ismoil Somoni

0.68 MILES

One of Dushanbe’s most impressive modern monuments, this statue celebrates the 10th-century founder of the Samanid dynasty. With an art-deco quality to…

7. Gurminj Museum

0.72 MILES

Hidden within a private family compound behind unmarked green gates is a precious collection of antique musical instruments originating from across…

8. National Library

0.72 MILES

Opened in 2011 and constructed to resemble an open book, this US$40 million archive is reputed to be Central Asia's biggest library. It makes an…