Well placed on the corniche with views across the Syr-Darya to northern Khojand's stark rocky backdrop, this patched-up Soviet tower operates only two floors and decor has evolved little since 1990, with dim lighting and a broken lift. While some rooms have been repainted, others still have damp patches. The dezhurnaya (floor-lady) will fix a pot of tea for 2TJS.
Hotel Leninobod
Tajikistan