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Samarkand Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Local Food & Travel Tips | Trip.com
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What to do
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Registan Square
4.8
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40 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
Shah-i-Zinda necropolis
4.8
/5
11 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex
4.2
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5 Reviews
Historic landmark
Bibi-Khanym Mosque
4.8
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15 Reviews
Historic landmark
Observatory of Ulugbek
4.0
/5
6 Reviews
Historic landmark
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Afrasiyab Museum
5.0
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6 Reviews
Historic landmark
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Samarkand, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Zarafshon Parkside
4.8
/5
191 Reviews
Nizamov Hotel
4.5
/5
62 Reviews
MUSAVVIR
4.6
/5
267 Reviews
Classic hotel Samarkand
4.7
/5
18 Reviews
De Villa Hotel
4.3
/5
9 Reviews
Sangzor Boutique Hotel
4.6
/5
184 Reviews
AYNIY Hotel
4.5
/5
20 Reviews
Hilton Garden Inn Samarkand
4.6
/5
276 Reviews
Mövenpick Samarkand
4.7
/5
170 Reviews
Kok Saroy Plaza hotel
4.5
/5
77 Reviews
Mustafa Hotel
4.5
/5
10 Reviews
AL MARYAM HoteL
4.6
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74 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Samarkand dishes and foodie spots.
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Old City Restaurant
4.1
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7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. RUB1,441/person
Grand Nazar
4.3
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7 Reviews
Asian cuisine
Avg. RUB1,099/person
Zargaron Restaurant
5.0
/5
2 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. RUB1,264/person
T·Bone Cafe&Bar
4.2
/5
6 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. RUB581/person
Platan
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Western cuisine
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Asian cuisine
Avg. RUB1,226/person
Restaurant "KARIMBEK"
4.9
/5
8 Reviews
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Magistr Cafe
4.3
/5
7 Reviews
Coffee shop
Bibikhanum Teahouse
3.8
/5
5 Reviews
Asian cuisine
Green Bear Bar
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Bars/bistros
Avg. RUB1,074/person
Besh Chinor
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Western cuisine
Xan Atlas
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Asian cuisine
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Sitora-i-Moh-i Khosa palace
4.5
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Chor Minor Monument
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5 Reviews
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Kalan Minaret
5.0
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8 Reviews
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Ark of Bukhara
4.7
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9 Reviews
Historic landmark
Magic City Park
4.7
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6 Reviews
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Holy Assumption Cathedral Church
4.5
/5
6 Reviews
Hazrati Imam Mosque
4.8
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15 Reviews
Historic landmark
Amir Temur Square
4.6
/5
33 Reviews
Night view
State Museum of the Temurids
4.7
/5
9 Reviews
Tashkent Television Tower
4.5
/5
13 Reviews
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Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Samarkand
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Hotel Sultan
9.5
/5
28 Reviews
Sahid Zarafshon Hotel
8.6
/5
202 Reviews
Wyndham Bukhara
9.2
/5
126 Reviews
Mercure Bukhara Old Town
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276 Reviews
Shohnishin Boutique
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Miniature Boutique Hotel
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Popular Attractions in Samarkand
Museum of friendship between Uzbekistan and China
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State Museum of Culture History of Uzbekistan
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GARDEN
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OLIM BOBO BOG'I BASEYN
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The Eternal City
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Mosque Namozgokh
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Meros Paper Mill
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REGISTAN PARK
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Ancient Afrasiyab / Maracanda
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Orif Gulxaniy uy-muzeyi
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Abu Mansura Maturidi's Mausoleum
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Ceramic workshop
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Universitet Xiyoboni
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Art Gallery Aysel
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Laxutiy Mosque
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Imam Bokhari Mausoleum
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Ulugh Beg Madrasa
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Bul'var
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Club "SHARQ"
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