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Samarkand
Samarkand Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Local Food & Travel Tips | Trip.com
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Registan Square
4.8
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42 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
Shah-i-Zinda necropolis
4.7
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12 Reviews
Historic landmark
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Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex
4.2
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6 Reviews
Historic landmark
Bibi-Khanym Mosque
4.7
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16 Reviews
Historic landmark
Observatory of Ulugbek
4.0
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6 Reviews
Historic landmark
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Afrasiyab Museum
5.0
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6 Reviews
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Siyob Bozori
4.7
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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
196 Reviews
DiliMah Premium Luxury
4.8
/5
56 Reviews
Nizamov Hotel
4.6
/5
71 Reviews
Mustafa Hotel
4.6
/5
16 Reviews
Golden Samarkand Hotel
4.4
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49 Reviews
MUSAVVIR
4.6
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270 Reviews
De Villa Hotel
4.3
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9 Reviews
Hotel Grand Samarkand Superior - A
4.5
/5
30 Reviews
AYNIY Hotel
4.5
/5
21 Reviews
Hilton Garden Inn Samarkand
4.5
/5
285 Reviews
Mövenpick Samarkand
4.7
/5
174 Reviews
Hilton Samarkand Regency
4.5
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112 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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Western cuisine
Avg. S$21/person
Grand Nazar
4.3
/5
7 Reviews
Asian cuisine
Avg. S$16/person
Zargaron Restaurant
5.0
/5
2 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. S$18/person
T·Bone Cafe&Bar
4.2
/5
6 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. S$8/person
Platan
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Western cuisine
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Asian cuisine
Avg. S$17/person
Restaurant "KARIMBEK"
4.9
/5
8 Reviews
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Magistr Cafe
4.3
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Bibikhanum Teahouse
3.8
/5
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Asian cuisine
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Bars/bistros
Avg. S$15/person
Besh Chinor
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Samarkand Restaurant
4.0
/5
6 Reviews
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Sitora-i-Moh-i Khosa palace
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State Museum of the Temurids
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Hotel Sultan
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Wyndham Bukhara
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State Museum of Culture History of Uzbekistan
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AZAMAT OROMGOHI
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Boqiy shahar
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Alisher Navoi Central Recreation Park
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Basketball Stadium
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Laxutiy Mosque
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Imam Bokhari Mausoleum
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Mosque - named of Murad Avlyo
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