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Samarkand Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
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What to do
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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
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Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex
4.0
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4 Reviews
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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
176 Reviews
Sangzor Boutique Hotel
4.6
/5
169 Reviews
Shahram Plus
4.3
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78 Reviews
Golden Samarkand Hotel
4.6
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41 Reviews
DiliMah Premium Luxury
4.7
/5
41 Reviews
Mustafa Hotel
4.9
/5
6 Reviews
Hotel Grand Samarkand Superior - A
4.5
/5
31 Reviews
AYNIY Hotel
4.5
/5
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Siab Boutique Hotel
4.7
/5
80 Reviews
Nizamov Hotel
4.6
/5
48 Reviews
Savitsky Plaza
4.4
/5
91 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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Asian cuisine
Avg. PLN54/person
Grand Nazar
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Asian cuisine
Avg. PLN48/person
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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Holy Assumption Cathedral Church
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Hazrati Imam Mosque
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Hotel Sultan
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Alisher Navoi and Abdurahman Jami Monument
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Samarkand Tram
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Khodzha Iskhaki Vali Mosque
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Orthodox Church of St. George the Victorious
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Registan Square Observatory
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Hazrat Khizr Mosque
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Afrasiyab Museum
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Peace and Solidarity Museum
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