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Malika Khiva Hotel is a traditional hotel in Khiva with one of the best views in the city. The hotel’s location is incredible – only 100 metres from the ancient Itchan Kala, Khiva’s inner fortress.

A stay here means you’ll be just outside the city’s walls and only a few steps from the beautiful curved lines of Ata Darvaza Gate, the main gate into the city. Overlooked by the Kalta-Minor minaret, this Khiva hotel resembles a madrasah (school) from the outside, but step inside and you’ll find just 34 simple and cosy guest rooms surrounding an indoor courtyard with a giant chessboard at its heart. Walk through the main hall, decorated with embroideries, carpets, national costumes and a bullock cart and you’ll feel as if you’ve wandered into a local shop along the Great Silk Road – sometimes you’ll even find carpets and local goods being sold in the hotel’s courtyard.

The bright and simple hotel rooms have a minimalist look and each one has an en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, satellite TV, Wi-Fi and a minibar. Malika Khiva Hotel also has a bar and restaurant with an outdoor seating area, which is a great place to try the authentic Khorezmian cuisine from Khiva. This central hotel is perfect for exploring the city and making the most of the historical sights and UNESCO-protected monuments.