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Samarkand
Samarkand Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to Do & Deals | Trip.com | August 2026
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Samarkand? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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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
Night view
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
178 Reviews
Sangzor Boutique Hotel
4.6
/5
171 Reviews
Shahram Plus
4.3
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80 Reviews
DiliMah Premium Luxury
4.7
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41 Reviews
Savitsky Plaza
4.4
/5
91 Reviews
Mustafa Hotel
4.9
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6 Reviews
Hotel Grand Samarkand Superior - A
4.5
/5
31 Reviews
Classic hotel Samarkand
4.7
/5
10 Reviews
AYNIY Hotel
4.5
/5
16 Reviews
Amanat Prestige Hotel
5.0
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Nizamov Hotel
4.6
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48 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
Avg. S$18/person
Old City Restaurant
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Western cuisine
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Florencia
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Asian cuisine
Avg. S$17/person
Grand Nazar
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Asian cuisine
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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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Ark of Bukhara
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8 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
4.6
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State Museum of the Temurids
4.8
/5
6 Reviews
Tashkent Television Tower
4.4
/5
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Hotel Sultan
9.5
/5
22 Reviews
Sahid Zarafshon Hotel
8.9
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176 Reviews
Wyndham Bukhara
9.0
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122 Reviews
Mercure Bukhara Old Town
9.2
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268 Reviews
Shohnishin Boutique
9.1
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Miniature Boutique Hotel
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Siyob Bozori
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Tourist village - Konigil
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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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Registan Square Observatory
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Ahmad’s bread tour (since 1960s)
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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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Karabay Aksakal Mosque
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Mosque - of the name Abdulla Ibn Abbos
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Mosque
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Chinese Garden
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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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JANNAT MAKON
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Hazrat Khizr Mosque
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Mosque Namozgokh
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Namazgah
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