What are the best things to do in Khiva?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Khiva, Uzbekistan. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
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Why visit Khiva
Travel guide for Khiva, Uzbekistan — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Khiva is a stop in Uzbekistan, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. Mid-range ground costs are about 35–95 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: November–March for cooler, drier conditions. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Budget
Khiva trip cost
Budget
USD 15–35
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 35–95
per person / day
Luxury
USD 110–180+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Khiva, Uzbekistan. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Khiva
Estimated total (USD)
$1,935
≈ $968 per person · $276 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $70/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Khiva mid-range ground costs (budget 15–35 · mid 35–95 · luxury 110–180+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Zerafshan Chaikhana
Bir Gumbaz
Farrukh
Parvoz
Khorezm Art Restaurant
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Islambek
Khiva Khan
B&B Meros
B&B Mirzaboshi
B&B Lali Opa
Shopping
- Khiva Silk Carpet Workshop
In pictures
Khiva gallery
Photos: Fulvio Spada from Torino, Italy, Davide Mauro, Petar Milošević — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Khiva travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Khiva?
November–March for cooler, drier conditions.
How many days do I need in Khiva?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Khiva, depending on how many day trips you want in Uzbekistan.
Where should I stay in Khiva?
Popular stays in Khiva include Hotel Islambek, Khiva Khan, B&B Meros. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Khiva cost?
On the ground in Khiva (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 15–35 per person per day, mid-range about 35–95, and luxury about 110–180+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Khiva, Uzbekistan. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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