The hotel located in the inner city of Khiva-Ichankala. All the hotels located in Ichankala have equal great location when all the sights are accessible within few minutes walk. The hotel was a university in the past. The interior is very unique and remained simple as it used to be. The room is spacious because it has additional room for... More

This hotel is within the old town of Khiva, set in an old Madrasa, where the former student's rooms were transformed into 61 hotel rooms. This is certainly an exceptional setting, all rooms facing a beautiful inner courtyard. However, this setting also means that ethe rooms have no real windows, light comes in through some littles holes on both sides... More

Staying at the Hotel Orient Star Khiva just adds to the experience of visiting Khiva. There is something special about staying in an old medrassah. The rooms are basic, as might be expected, but still nice and clean. The staff was very nice. And the location couldn't be better. It was a special experience to wake up in the morning... More

Excellent for everything!!.Clean room,friendly staff,great breakfast

There is something rather atmospheric about the thought of staying in a traditional madrasa, and the architecture in itself is rather a big draw. The modern restoration has perhaps been a little clinical, but it is still very pleasant. The rooms are in the old students' rooms, so a little poky, but that's all part of the historical experience. The... More

Located just hundred meters from the main city gate in an old madrassah in two stores around a large inner yard. Its minaret, Kalta Minor,was supossed to be the tallest in Central Asia but reaches only aprxm 30 meters, it was planned to stretch its top 70 meters into the sky, but the founder died before it was finished and... More

Set in a historic converted madrassa right in the centre of the old city, the hotel/B&B is very pleasant the style and historical nature of its building making for a unique experience. Rooms are in the former ‘cells’ of the pupils. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Meals are served in a restaurant a few metres away. Evening meal was good.... More