Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Someone grabs your arm. A taxi goes off-route. A guy won't leave you alone. This free guide covers what to say and do.
Yakkasaray is a quiet residential area close to the city center with lower prices than tourist areas. Good metro access but minimal English and no nightlife.
Yakkasaray is close to the city center - you can reach Amir Timur Square in 15 minutes - but feels more like a neighborhood than a tourist area. New apartment buildings, tree-lined streets, good schools, and solid infrastructure. Young families and professionals live here. You'll find traditional Uzbek restaurants with good plov and modern cafes where people work on laptops. The area is safe at all hours with decent foot traffic and street lighting, though it quiets down after 10pm when people go inside. No nightlife or tourist infrastructure - it's residential. English is uncommon, so you'll use Google Translate for most interactions. Works as a quiet base for exploring Tashkent if you want a residential feel with metro access rather than being in the tourist center. Accommodation and food cost less than central areas. Major attractions are 10-15 minutes by metro or $2-3 by taxi.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
GoodEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
GoodDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
ModerateThings can happen when you're traveling solo — the pushy vendor, the guy who won't leave, the uneasy walk home at night. This free guide covers 10 of them and what to actually do.
"Safe and quiet but nothing happens in the evenings"
"Cheaper accommodation than downtown"
"People were friendly but almost no one spoke English"
"Metro access made getting to sights easy"
"Quiet streets, good for morning runs"
Areas with comparable safety profiles for solo female travelers
Yunusabad is a safe residential area with lower prices than central Tashkent. Good infrastructure but you'll commute to tourist sites. Minimal English and limited restaurant options.
Amir Timur Square has good public transport, restaurants, and is walkable to major attractions. You'll pay more than residential areas but it's convenient and has more English speakers.
Mirabad has the nightlife scene and international restaurants. Streets are safe and busy, with a young cosmopolitan crowd. You'll pay more but get more dining variety.
Help other women stay safe in Yakkasaray
Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.