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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
185 Reviews
Zarafshon Parkside
4.8
/5
173 Reviews
Sangzor Boutique Hotel
4.6
/5
164 Reviews
Nizamov Hotel
4.6
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46 Reviews
Shahram Plus
4.2
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74 Reviews
DiliMah Premium Luxury
4.7
/5
42 Reviews
Muhayyo guest house
4.9
/5
64 Reviews
Hotel Grand Samarkand Superior - A
4.5
/5
32 Reviews
Classic hotel Samarkand
4.7
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6 Reviews
Savitsky Plaza
4.3
/5
92 Reviews
AYNIY Hotel
4.5
/5
16 Reviews
Golden Samarkand Hotel
4.5
/5
37 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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Zargaron Restaurant
5.0
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Western cuisine
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Florencia
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Avg. MYR61/person
Grand Nazar
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Asian cuisine
Avg. MYR55/person
T·Bone Cafe&Bar
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Platan
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Green Bear Bar
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Besh Chinor
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Restaurant "KARIMBEK"
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Bibikhanum Teahouse
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Blues Cafe
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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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Amir Temur Square
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Hotel Sultan
9.5
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Hotel Bukhara
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8.9
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Miniature Boutique Hotel
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State Museum of Culture History of Uzbekistan
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Prophet Daniel Mausoleum
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GARDEN
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The Eternal City
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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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Mosque - Yangiobod
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Boqiy shahar
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Laxutiy Mosque
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