Hotels
A small list of properties we use — chosen for character, not stars.
Ashgabat
Divan Hotel Ashgabat
Upscale hotel in the city centre
Divan Hotel Ashgabat is a recently refurbished, upscale hotel established in 1996 and renovated during the pandemic. It is one of the few accommodations located in the very heart of the city. The hotel sits close to the Independence Monument and several government buildings, making it a convenient base for exploring Ashgabat.
Ashgabat
Grand Turkmen Hotel★★★
Prestigious hotel in the city centre
The Grand Turkmen Hotel is a 3-star hotel with 120 rooms across six floors in the administrative heart of Ashgabat. Originally built as the Sheraton Grand Turkmen in 1995, it was extensively remodelled in 2015 with an elegant white marble finish. It sits within 1 km of the Central Bank, Parliament, museums and theatres, and about 15 minutes from the airport. The hotel is a popular venue for international conferences.
Ashgabat
Oguzkent Hotel★★★★★
Modern five-star luxury in central Ashgabat
Opened in 2011 and formerly known as the Sofitel Oguzkent, this five-star hotel rises in the heart of Ashgabat with a striking white marble facade and mirrored glass accents. The property spans 95,200 m2 and offers 283 elegantly appointed rooms with contemporary furnishings and panoramic city views. It sits about 12 km from the city's historical sites and 6 km from Ashgabat International Airport.
Ashgabat
Archabil Hotel★★★★★
Prestigious 5-star hotel in a green park zone
Opened in 2004, the Archabil Hotel (formerly President Hotel) is an ultra-modern five-star property set in a scenic park zone along the Archabil Freeway, about 10 km from the centre of Ashgabat. Its architecture blends with lush greenery, fountain cascades and a beach-style pool. The hotel offers 152 rooms and welcomes both official delegations and independent travellers, with conference and banquet halls, a fitness club, sauna and a VIP restaurant.
Ashgabat
Ak Altyn Hotel★★★
Modern comfort near Ashgabat Airport
Located about 6 km from Ashgabat International Airport, this eight-story hotel built in 1994 offers bright, comfortably furnished rooms with flat-screen TVs and minibars. Suites add elegant chandeliers and spacious living areas. On-site facilities include a restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, gym and sauna, serving both leisure and business travelers.
Ashgabat
Hotel Ashgabat★★★★
Modern comfort in the capital
Hotel Ashgabat is a large modern 4-star hotel in the western part of Ashgabat with 700 rooms. Guests enjoy round-the-clock professional service together with dining, recreation and business facilities. The property focuses on excellent service and maximum comfort for visitors to the Turkmen capital.
Ashgabat
Olimpia Hotel★★★★
Four-star luxury hotel in Ashgabat
Olimpia Hotel is an eight-story luxury hotel in Ashgabat with 255 comfortable rooms across several classes and a capacity of 450 beds. The building blends national, classical and modern architectural styles. Guests enjoy two restaurants, cafes, a conference hall and meeting rooms, plus an indoor swimming pool and a spa with a Finnish sauna, Turkish hammam and fitness room.
Ashgabat
Sport Hotel
Modern hotel in the Olympic Village
Sport Hotel is a newly built modern hotel in Ashgabat, located within the city's Olympic Village. It offers 398 rooms equipped with all amenities. It is an excellent choice for travellers coming to Ashgabat for sporting events.
Mary
Margush Hotel★★★★
Central city hotel near main attractions
Margush Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Mary, located in the city centre not far from the main sights. It offers 28 rooms equipped with air conditioning, TV, telephone and refrigerator. Guests can enjoy a restaurant, spa and swimming pool, along with a daily breakfast.
Mary
Hotel Mary★★★★★
Grandest five-star stay in Mary
Opened in 2015, Hotel Mary offers 177 classically styled rooms across six floors in the city of Mary. Set about a 15-minute drive from the airport and roughly a mile from the city museum, it provides dining, conference facilities, a fitness centre and accessible rooms for guests with disabilities. Staff are on hand around the clock.
Turkmenabat
Yupek Yoly Hotel★★★★
Modern 4-star hotel in Turkmenabat
A modern 4-star hotel located in Turkmenabat, the centre of the Lebap region of Turkmenistan. It offers free parking and laundry facilities and is well suited to families with children. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Dashoguz
Dashoguz Hotel
Modern hotel in northern Turkmenistan
Dashoguz Hotel is a new, modern hotel in the northern city of Dashoguz, Turkmenistan. Its comfortable rooms feature a bathroom, telephone, hair dryer and air conditioning, decorated in soothing cream and coffee tones. The on-site restaurant and bar serve national and Eastern European cuisine, while guests can enjoy the indoor pool, fitness center and gift shop.
Darvaza gas crater
AYAN Yurt Camp in Darvaza
Traditional yurt camp near the desert
Set on a natural rise in the sands, this camp sits close enough to Darvaza to feel its presence yet far enough to stay quiet and undisturbed. Guests stay in traditional Turkmen felt yurts with proper beds, fresh linens, and blankets. Dinner is cooked over an open fire and breakfast is included. The camp intentionally offers no shower or internet, focusing instead on space, stillness, and desert immersion.
Balkanabat
Nebitchi Hotel★★★★
Yurt-shaped 4-star hotel in Balkanabat
The Nebitchi Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Balkanabat, Turkmenistan. It occupies a modern circular building whose design recalls a very large yurt, the traditional home of Turkmen nomads. Inside there is a spacious atrium surrounded by a stunning open area, with guest rooms spread across two floors.
Awaza
Yelken Yacht Club
Seaside resort on the Caspian coast
Yelken Yacht Club sits on the Caspian Sea coast in Awaza, Turkmenistan's main national tourist zone. The resort blends relaxation with entertainment and sports across richly decorated living spaces. With its beach, pools, spa and dining, it offers a complete and convenient holiday by the sea.
Awaza
Berkarar Hotel Awaza★★★★★
Five-star beach resort in Avaza
Berkarar Hotel is a five-star resort located in the Avaza tourist zone in Turkmenbashi, on the Caspian Sea coast of Turkmenistan. Opened in 2013, it offers 387 rooms of different classes. Guests enjoy beach access, an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
Awaza
Charlak Hotel★★★★
Modern beachfront hotel in Awaza
Charlak Hotel is a modern 4-star hotel set in a prime seafront location in the Awaza resort district near Turkmenbashi. The hotel offers 80 rooms equipped with satellite television, air conditioning and 24-hour room service. Guests can enjoy a range of leisure facilities along Turkmenistan's premier Caspian coast.
Awaza
Hazar Hotel Awaza★★★★★
Calm pristine luxury on the Caspian beaches
Hazar Hotel is one of the most luxurious five-star hotels in the Awaza tourist zone near Türkmenbaşy on Turkmenistan's Caspian coast. It offers a rare beachside experience with quiet, pristine surroundings. Guests enjoy direct access to the sea alongside refined comfort and attentive service.
Awaza
Kuwwat Hotel, Awaza★★★★★
Modern 5-star luxury hotel in Awaza
Kuwwat Hotel is a contemporary upscale hotel established in 2009, located in the Awaza resort district of Turkmenbashi on the Caspian coast. The five-star property offers a swimming pool, spa, fitness centre and an on-site restaurant. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast and free parking in a relaxed seaside setting.
Awaza
Kerwen Hotel Awaza★★★★
Modern seaside hotel in Awaza
Kerwen Hotel is a modern 4-star property in the Awaza national tourist zone near Turkmenbashi on the Caspian coast. Its name comes from the Turkmen word for a travelling merchant caravan. Guests enjoy an outdoor pool, spa and restaurant just steps from the sea.
Awaza
Hazyna Hotel, Awaza★★★★★
Modern five-star resort on the Caspian coast
Hazyna Hotel is a modern five-star resort located in Awaza, the tourist zone of Turkmenbashi on the Caspian Sea in Turkmenistan. The hotel offers comfortable, air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. With free parking, free Wi-Fi and family-friendly facilities, it is well suited for both leisure and family stays.
Ashgabat
Yyldyz Hotel★★★★★
Iconic five-star landmark in Ashgabat
Yyldyz Hotel is a luxury five-star property built in 2013, rising 107 metres across 24 floors with a distinctive teardrop silhouette. It offers 155 well-appointed rooms, VIP apartments, a panoramic restaurant on the 18th floor and a grand banquet hall. Guests enjoy a spa, fitness centre, outdoor pool and refined dining in the heart of Ashgabat.