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Samarkand
Samarkand Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to Do & Deals | Trip.com | July 2026
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Registan Square
4.8
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37 Reviews
Historic landmark
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Shah-i-Zinda necropolis
4.7
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8 Reviews
Historic landmark
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Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex
4.0
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4 Reviews
Historic landmark
Bibi-Khanym Mosque
4.7
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14 Reviews
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Observatory of Ulugbek
4.0
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6 Reviews
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Afrasiyab Museum
5.0
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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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Lia! by Minyoun Stars of Ulugbek
4.4
/5
187 Reviews
Zarafshon Parkside
4.8
/5
172 Reviews
Sangzor Boutique Hotel
4.6
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162 Reviews
Savitsky Plaza
4.3
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92 Reviews
Nizamov Hotel
4.6
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45 Reviews
DiliMah Premium Luxury
4.7
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42 Reviews
Golden Samarkand Hotel
4.5
/5
36 Reviews
MUSAVVIR
4.7
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231 Reviews
Muhayyo guest house
4.9
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61 Reviews
Hotel Grand Samarkand Superior - A
4.5
/5
32 Reviews
Classic hotel Samarkand
4.7
/5
4 Reviews
Silk Road by Minyoun Samarkand Hotel
4.6
/5
215 Reviews
What to eat
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Zargaron Restaurant
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Western cuisine
Avg. SAR52/person
Old City Restaurant
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Florencia
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Asian cuisine
Avg. SAR50/person
Grand Nazar
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Asian cuisine
Avg. SAR45/person
T·Bone Cafe&Bar
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Platan
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Green Bear Bar
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Avg. SAR44/person
Besh Chinor
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Restaurant "KARIMBEK"
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Bibikhanum Teahouse
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Blues Cafe
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Avg. SAR46/person
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Ark of Bukhara
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7 Reviews
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Holy Assumption Cathedral Church
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Hazrati Imam Mosque
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11 Reviews
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Amir Temur Square
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Hotel Sultan
9.5
/5
21 Reviews
Hotel Bukhara
8.9
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16 Reviews
Sahid Zarafshon Hotel
8.9
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163 Reviews
Amelia Boutique Hotel
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Wyndham Bukhara
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113 Reviews
Mercure Bukhara Old Town
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Shohnishin Boutique
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Miniature Boutique Hotel
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Alisher Navoi statue
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Scientific Library of Samarkand State University
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Khodzha Iskhaki Vali Mosque
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Peace and Solidarity Museum
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JANNAT MAKON
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Hazrat Khizr Mosque
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Afrasiyab Museum
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Crazy Park “SHAXONYA”
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Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex
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Registan Square
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Family Park Shukrona
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Namazgah
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Siyob Bozori
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Samarkand Tram
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Samarkand Tourist Information Center
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Orthodox Church of St. George the Victorious
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Registan Square Observatory
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Obi-Rahmat jomeʼ masjidi
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Tillah Kari Mosque
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Observatory of Ulugbek
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Proto-urban site of Sarazm
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Karabay Aksakal Mosque
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Afrasiab
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