About Ashgabat
Ashgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan, home to around 1,030,063 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Ashgabat
1
National Museum
2
Museum of Fine Arts
3
Turkmen Carpet Museum
4
Museum of Turkmen National Values
5
Oguzhan Palace
6
Turkmenistan Independence Monument
7
Ashgabat Flagpole
8
Inspiration Park
Budget travel
Free things to do in Ashgabat
Turkmenistan Independence Monument
Inspiration Park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Museum of Fine Arts
- Visit Turkmen Carpet Museum
- Eat at Hezzet Restaurant
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Museum of Turkmen National Values
- Visit Oguzhan Palace
- Visit Turkmenistan Independence Monument
- Eat at AlpEt Steakhouse
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Ashgabat Flagpole
- Visit Inspiration Park
- Visit Mollanepes Drama Theatre
- Eat at Altyn Jam
Where to eat
Hezzet Restaurant
AlpEt Steakhouse
Altyn Jam
Where to stay
- Divan Hotel (formerly Hotel Nissa)
- Archabil Hotel (formerly Hotel President)
- Grand Turkmen Hotel
- Hotel Ak Altyn
- Hotel Ahal
Shopping
- Berkarar
- Hemdem Haly
- State Shopping Center Gulistan
Nightlife
- City Pub
Museums & culture
- National Museum
- Museum of Fine Arts
- Turkmen Carpet Museum
- Museum of Turkmen National Values
- Oguzhan Palace
- Turkmenistan Independence Monument
In pictures
Ashgabat gallery
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