2-Star Hotels in Samarqand, Uzbekistan

From the moment I arrived, the host made me feel completely at home — super kind, always smiling, and genuinely helpful with tips about where to go and how to get around. It didn’t feel like just checking into a hostel, more like being welcomed into someone’s home. The breakfast every morning was such a treat. Fresh, tasty, and prepared with care — the kind of breakfast that actually makes you look forward to waking up early. It gave me the perfect energy to start exploring the city. The location couldn’t have been better. It’s right in a very convenient spot, close enough to walk to the main sights but still in a peaceful area where you can relax after a busy day. I loved being able to step out and reach Samarkand’s incredible landmarks so easily. Overall, Old Radio Hostel has such a cozy, warm vibe. Between the amazing host, the delicious food, and the perfect location, it really felt like a home away from home. I’d recommend it to anyone who wants a comfortable and authentic stay in Samarkand — I’d definitely stay here again!

Very spacious room with nice breakfast! The staff were super kind and understanding. Located in a quiet street end, it does become quite dark during nighttime, but I didn’t feel threatened at all. The keys are hard to master, though, so I advise people to pay attention to the instructions, I cannot count how many times I was helped by the staff… Overall, this was a great stay near the Registan Square, and I would recommend this place to anyone seeking a good night’s sleep near Registan.

What can you say about a place where you are greeted as a long-awaited guest and seen off as a family member? Despite the fact that the young couple had a baby just a week ago, both husband and wife responded immediately to any request. The location of the hotel is very convenient, there is a public transport stop nearby. The only downside of Samarkand is the lack of house numbers, so the taxi driver circled us for a long time. For information: the hotel is next to the Ascon store, and opposite the pizzeria, in the direction of the road leading to the Shahi Zinda memorial complex. I definitely give the hotel an excellent rating. Well, and Skmarkand is love for life!

On my last day of independent travel in Samarkand, I had an 8 AM train, so I wouldn't be able to make breakfast. I informed the front desk in advance to prepare the check-in certificate (the small slip of paper) for me in the morning. This is a Uzbekistan regulation; if you've been traveling here for more than three days, border control might randomly check your accommodation certificates from hotels and guesthouses when you exit the country. They also prepared a packed meal for me. The staff member on duty in the morning quickly sorted everything out. Since this hotel is located on a pedestrian street, arriving and departing by ride-sharing service requires going to a spot not far diagonally across from the hotel, then passing through a small gate to a back street to pinpoint the pick-up/drop-off location. For arrivals, contact the hotel beforehand, and they will email you the details. For departures, some ride-sharing drivers might get confused and have trouble finding the spot. It's usually not a big deal, but when we left in the morning, it happened twice, and we almost had to ask the front desk staff to call a car for us.

The hotel is great value for money. I booked it without much expectation because the interior was simple after seeing the room photos and the train was arriving at night, so I was worried that I would get lost on my first trip. I believed the Korean people who said the reviews were good. Some people say that the train is noisy because it's right next door, but the train doesn't run in the middle of the night or in the early morning. The staff speaks Korean and English, and it's not a completely British accent, but it's easy to hear. They're very friendly. Since the customer loyalty is high, I think I'll definitely stay here when I go to Samarkand.

We were very happy with the service of this hotel. sanjar helped us with taxi bookings. He stayed up late to welcome us and got up early to see us off. The place is charming and interesting with the collections of vintage paraphernalia. Place is east to get to most attractions. Take his advice on restaurants, we had great meals all the time. Try the samsos which are en route to the Registan and enjoy the birds in the courtyard.

The staff was kind and helpful. However, when I tried to turn on the hot water, reddish water that smelled of iron came out. If I used that water to take a shower, it would obviously make my body smell worse than before, so I couldn't take a shower. Other than that, it was a fine place to stay.

We set a triple room, the room is very clean, the decoration is very special, the service is very warm, the breakfast is very rich, you can store your luggage, when you leave the store, you also help us arrange a free delivery to the train station, and send a special gift to the store, and also intimately take a photo with us! In short, the accommodation experience is great! The only fly in the ointment is that there are no slippers and shower caps!