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Samarkand
Samarkand Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to Do & Deals | Trip.com | August 2026
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Registan Square
4.8
/5
37 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
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
/5
14 Reviews
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Observatory of Ulugbek
4.0
/5
6 Reviews
Historic landmark
Planetariums
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
184 Reviews
Zarafshon Parkside
4.8
/5
175 Reviews
Sangzor Boutique Hotel
4.6
/5
165 Reviews
Siab Boutique Hotel
4.7
/5
76 Reviews
Shahram Plus
4.3
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78 Reviews
Golden Samarkand Hotel
4.5
/5
39 Reviews
DiliMah Premium Luxury
4.8
/5
40 Reviews
MUSAVVIR
4.7
/5
237 Reviews
Muhayyo guest house
4.9
/5
67 Reviews
Mustafa Hotel
5.0
/5
4 Reviews
Hotel Grand Samarkand Superior - A
4.5
/5
31 Reviews
AYNIY Hotel
4.5
/5
16 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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2 Reviews
Western cuisine
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Old City Restaurant
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Western cuisine
Avg. IDR237,500/person
Florencia
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Asian cuisine
Avg. IDR202,083/person
Grand Nazar
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/5
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Asian cuisine
Avg. IDR181,250/person
T·Bone Cafe&Bar
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Platan
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3 Reviews
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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
4.0
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Ark of Bukhara
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8 Reviews
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Holy Assumption Cathedral Church
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Hazrati Imam Mosque
4.8
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11 Reviews
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Amir Temur Square
4.6
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4.8
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6 Reviews
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4.4
/5
12 Reviews
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Hotel Sultan
9.5
/5
21 Reviews
Sahid Zarafshon Hotel
8.9
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171 Reviews
Wyndham Bukhara
9.1
/5
119 Reviews
Mercure Bukhara Old Town
9.2
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268 Reviews
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9.1
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