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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
/5
42 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
Shah-i-Zinda necropolis
4.7
/5
12 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex
4.2
/5
6 Reviews
Historic landmark
Bibi-Khanym Mosque
4.7
/5
16 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
Siyob Bozori
4.7
/5
3 Reviews
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
194 Reviews
DiliMah Premium Luxury
4.8
/5
48 Reviews
Mustafa Hotel
4.6
/5
16 Reviews
Golden Samarkand Hotel
4.6
/5
48 Reviews
Classic hotel Samarkand
4.4
/5
26 Reviews
De Villa Hotel
4.3
/5
9 Reviews
Sangzor Boutique Hotel
4.6
/5
187 Reviews
Hilton Garden Inn Samarkand
4.5
/5
279 Reviews
Mövenpick Samarkand
4.7
/5
172 Reviews
Lia! by Minyoun Stars of Ulugbek
4.4
/5
184 Reviews
Hilton Garden Inn Samarkand Sogd
4.5
/5
235 Reviews
Silk Road by Minyoun Samarkand Hotel
4.5
/5
227 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. BRL75/person
Grand Nazar
4.3
/5
7 Reviews
Asian cuisine
Avg. BRL57/person
Zargaron Restaurant
5.0
/5
2 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. BRL66/person
T·Bone Cafe&Bar
4.2
/5
6 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. BRL30/person
Platan
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Western cuisine
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Asian cuisine
Avg. BRL64/person
Restaurant "KARIMBEK"
4.9
/5
8 Reviews
Halal
Magistr Cafe
4.3
/5
7 Reviews
Coffee shop
Bibikhanum Teahouse
3.8
/5
5 Reviews
Asian cuisine
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Bars/bistros
Avg. BRL56/person
Besh Chinor
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Western cuisine
Samarkand Restaurant
4.0
/5
6 Reviews
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Sitora-i-Moh-i Khosa palace
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/5
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Chor Minor Monument
4.4
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6 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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10 Reviews
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Magic City Park
4.7
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6 Reviews
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Holy Assumption Cathedral Church
4.5
/5
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State Museum of the History of Uzbekistan
4.1
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Hazrati Imam Mosque
4.8
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Amir Temur Square
4.6
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State Museum of the Temurids
4.7
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9 Reviews
Tashkent Television Tower
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13 Reviews
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Hotel Sultan
9.5
/5
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Wyndham Bukhara
9.1
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130 Reviews
Mercure Bukhara Old Town
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Miniature Boutique Hotel
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Chinese Garden
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Samarkand Tram
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Scientific Library of Samarkand State University
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Samarkand Tourist Information Center
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Devil's Plateau
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JANNAT MAKON
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Church Of St. Alexius Metropolitan Of Moscow
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Tillah Kari Mosque
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State Museum of the History of Culture of Uzbekistan, Samarkand
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Bibi-Khanym Mausoleum
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Namazgah
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Amusement Park
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Siyob Bozori
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Alisher Navoi statue
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Kusam-ibn-Abbas mausoleum
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Mosque
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Khodzha Iskhaki Vali Mosque
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Peace and Solidarity Museum
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Ahmad’s bread tour (since 1960s)
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Hazrat Khizr Mosque
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Park - Im. Amira Temura
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Marokand Sauna&Spa
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Mosque - of the name Abdulla Ibn Abbos
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Bumazhnaya Fabrika "Meros"
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