Tashkent Travel Guide

Shopping in Tashkent

Discover 20 markets, shops, and shopping spots in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. From local markets to specialty stores — curated from real traveler tips.

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All 20 Shopping Spots

  1. Chorsu Bazaar

    The biggest and the most exiting oriental market in Tashkent. Eski Juva Bazaar is the biggest and oldest bazaar in Central Asia, operating on the same spot for over 2,000 years. The stalls of the bazaar stand under seven huge domes covered with colored glazed tiles. In the biggest domed building you will find all kinds of spices and cooking herbs: saffron, brown tree bark, red and black pepper, thyme and cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, as well as raisins, and dried apricots, almonds and pistachios, walnuts and peanuts. The bazaar is famous for peanuts boiled in sugar or honey, covered with sesame seeds. Under the small domes are the ''workshops''. Here craftsmen make and sell jewelry, painted cradles (beshik); gold embroidery; Uzbek chests with metal decorations; embroidered suzanes (thin tapestries), jiyak (lace for trimming the lower edges of women's trousers); quilted men's (chapan) and women's (yashmak) caftans; kurpacha quilts, and pichok knives in leather or brass sheaths, and national musical instruments. Potters offer lyagan dishes and kosa bowls with blue and turquoise painted patterns. You will also find carpets from Khiva, Samarkand, Bukhara, Afghanistan, and Turkey.

  2. Bank "Asaka"

    - Branches: I. Akilov str., 40,, Tashkent city branch ( Yakkasaray district, A. Kahhara str., 73, Phone : (8-371) 120-83-00 tоshkе[email protected], Fax: 8-371 1208302), Autotransport Branch, (Yakkasaray district, Mukimiy str., Avenue 1, 9, Phone: 8-371 1203901, 1203902, avtоtranspо[email protected]); Shayhantaur branch (Shayhantaur district, Furqat str., 9, Phone : 8-371 140-39-04 shayhоntо[email protected], Fax : 8-371 140-39-04), Yunusabad branch (Yunusabad district, 2 kv., 8, Phone : 8-371 221-80-67 yunusоbо[email protected], Fax : 8-371 221-8067), Sergeli branch (Sergeli district, Masson str., 39, Phone : 8-371 257-87-55 [email protected], Fax: 8-371 257-44-10)

    Nukus str., 67 Website

  3. Central Market

    Beautifully laid out displays of local produce, dried fruit, and nuts. Every Friday and Saturday there is a wholesale dried fruit bazaar. The least noisy and crowded bazaar in Tashkent. Only here can you can buy button and oyster mushrooms, Caspian sturgeon, and Far Eastern salmon.

    Amir Timur St

  4. Human House

    Features handmade crafts and clothing of all sorts, ranging from full outfits to purses to beautiful hand-painted tea sets and ceramics at very reasonable prices. It is non-profit and is meant to help provide income to the crafts persons, who are often from remote poor villages.

    Usmon Nosir 30/9 M-Sa, 10:00-19:00 Website

  5. Granart Art gallery

    Exhibitions, Sale of artworks, Art studio, Cultural and educational activities, Art therapy, Collectors club, Developing interior design, Framing shop

    13a Khamid Alimdjan sq.(площадь Хамида Алимджана,), entrance 4, Capital Business Complex Opening hours Tu-Su 11:00 -19:00.

  6. Parkentsky Bazaar

    Best for beer, biscuits, cigarettes, coffee, cookies, cooking oil, soft drinks, liquor in large quantities.

  7. Hippodrome Bazaar

    Best for (leather) clothing, shoes. Very crowded.

    Chilanzar District Daily except M

  8. Turkuaz Hypermart

    Good for Western clothing and travel accessories.

    Akhunbabaev Sq 09:00-20:30

  9. Kontinent

    Good supermarket with a wide range of stuff.

  10. Farkhatsky Bazaar

    Selling only melons, especially in Sep-Oct.

  11. Abdulkasym Madrassah

    Lacquer paintings with oriental motifs.

  12. Mortgage Bank, Central Office

    A Joint-Stock Commercial Bank.

    Independence Avenue (Prospekt Mustakillik, проспект Мустакиллик), 17 Website

  13. Bona Fact

    Photo exhibitions and sales.

    Sadyka Azimova 3-y str.(Ул. С. Азимова), 20, tupik-3 M-F 10.00-18 Website

  14. Central Department Store

    Could be find some souvenir.

    17, Uzbekistan Ave. (O'zbekiston shoh ko'chasi)

  15. Caravan Art Gallery

    High quality handicrafts.

    Abdullah Quahor 22

  16. Art Caravan

    Selling hand-made goods.

    73, Buyuk Turon Str. Website

  17. Renessans Culture gallery

    Former Pioneer Palace

    Furkata str.

  18. Hamar centre - Art gallery

    Sells souvenirs.

    40, Sharaf Rashidov Str

  19. Universam Yunusabad

    Department Store

    Amir Temur Str (Амир Темур шоҳ кўчаси)

  20. Orient House

    A souvenir shop

    Amir Temur Str., 51 Website

Travel tips by Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA 3.0). Verify opening hours before visiting.

Shopping Guide for Tashkent: Markets, Stores & Souvenirs

Shopping in Tashkent is one of the best ways to experience local culture beyond the usual tourist trail. Whether you're browsing open-air markets for fresh produce and local specialties, hunting for antiques in backstreet shops, or looking for handcrafted souvenirs to bring home, Tashkent's shopping scene has something for every kind of traveler.

This guide lists 20 shopping spots in Tashkent sourced from Wikivoyage — the community travel guide written by real travelers. These are the shops, markets, and stores that visitors actually recommend to each other.

Shopping Tips for Travelers in Tashkent

  • Visit markets early for the best selection at Tashkent's food and craft markets.
  • Carry local cash — many independent vendors and market stalls prefer cash over cards.
  • Check opening days — many specialty shops in Tashkent are closed on Sundays or have limited weekend hours.
  • Ask about local products — the best souvenirs are made locally, not imported for tourist shops.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Shopping in Tashkent

Where to shop in Tashkent?

Tashkent has 20 curated shopping spots including markets, specialty stores, and local boutiques. This guide covers the best places to shop in Tashkent, from open-air markets to specialist shops. Use Nomax to connect with fellow travelers who can share shopping tips.

What souvenirs to buy in Tashkent?

The best souvenirs from Tashkent are locally produced food and drink, handmade crafts, books about the city, and artisan goods. Markets are the best place to find authentic products. Check listings in this guide for specialty shops and markets in Tashkent.

Are there markets in Tashkent?

Yes, Tashkent has several markets in this guide including food markets, antique fairs, and craft markets. Opening days and hours vary by market — check individual listings before visiting.

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