Kok Saroy Plaza hotel ★★★★

"Everything was great, I recommend it to everyone. There's plenty to see nearby."

AL MARYAM HoteL ★★★

"The front desk staff speaks Chinese, the young man was very responsible, and the older lady was beautiful and kind. I really like this place."

Mustafa Hotel

"I stayed at the Mustafa Hotel in Samarkand. It just opened this year—everything is brand new, fresh, and works perfectly. I loved everything. What I'd like to highlight: 1. The hotel itself is very beautiful and modern. The interior is thoughtfully designed down to the last detail—stylish and tasteful, you can tell they put a lot of thought into it. It's a pleasure to be in the lobby, rooms, and common areas. It's not just "canteen-style" cleanliness, but truly beautiful design. 2. The pool is excellent. A big plus for Samarkand—after a long day of walking in the heat, it's so nice to take a dip. The pool is clean, well-maintained, with a comfortable seating area around it. 3. Everything is new. Since the hotel opened this year, there's no worn-out furniture, no scuffed surfaces, no limescale-covered plumbing. Everything works like clockwork. This is a huge plus that outweighs many other points. 4. The hotel is modern yet cozy. Not a huge, faceless "concrete box," but a neat, well-thought-out option for a comfortable stay. Overall, if you want to stay in a truly new, beautiful hotel with a great pool and stylish interior, Mustafa Hotel is an excellent choice. I was very pleased."

Siab Boutique Hotel ★★★

"Extremely welcoming ❤️ The location is fantastic – right next to the market, Shahi-Zinda, and Registan. You only need a short taxi ride to the old city, and that's it! The breakfasts are delicious, and the staff are incredibly hospitable, doing everything they can for you! And the umbrellas for rainy weather are a lifesaver! 🔥"

Sangzor Boutique Hotel ★★

"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."

Gur Emir Palace ★★★

"Superior location right next to Gur-e-Amir. Every signature sights are within walking distance. Infused with the historic architecture and atmosphere. Highly recommended in Samarkand"

L'Argamak ★★★★

"The hotel is in a great location, close to the Register and in a quiet neighborhood. Our room was spacious and comfortable; we really enjoyed the breakfast on the outdoor terrace. The front desk was accommodating and kind and we felt very welcome."

Oscar ★★★★

Hotel Grand Samarkand Superior - B ★★★★

"I spent 4 nights here as part of a group tour. The rooms are pretty comfortable, with a view of the leafy central courtyard. Unfortunately there is practically no sound-proofing between rooms so I was woken up repeatedly during the night by my next door neighbour until I had a quiet word (he was part of my tour group and very cooperative). Breakfast was fine (if you like instant coffee - that's all we had anywhere in UZ) and the waiter was friendly. The dining room was very crowded, though. They had at least two tour groups in at a time and it was a real scrum. We had one dinner there after a long day on the road from Khiva. Food was OK but not special. There is a partner hotel over the road (Grand Samarkand A), also catering for tour groups. That looks a bit nicer and has an (unheated) outdoor indoor pool. People in B can use those facilities but take a towel because there's none provided. I used the sauna in the basement of A but you have to warn them an hour ahead so they can turn it on! There's a plunge pool with it but no loungers to relax on. I also had a massage arranged through the hotel because I had spare time and there was nothing else to do locally. I was told I could have it in the sauna area then use the sauna afterwards. They called me in my room a while later to say there was no massage table in the sauna area so would I have the massage in my room then go across the road to the sauna afterwards?! I did that but the fantastic lady masseuse (Ludmilla) had difficulty conducting the massage on my relatively low bed. The price was 50 US$, by the way, which I thought was really steep but she was very good. The hotel took a cut, of course. In terms of location, these hotels are far from the tourist attractions. Samarkand is a large city and there's nothing much in this area. I'd advise staying much closer to the historic areas. You can get a taxi from the hotel but make sure you have the address to get a taxi back."