Private guide in Samarkand, guided tours in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Top Attractions in Samarkand

Ancient settlement of Afrosiab, Observatory of Ulugbek, Architectural Ensemble of Shahi Zinda, Mosque of Bibi Khonim, Mausoleum of Gur Emir, Registan Square, Madrasah of Ulugbek, Mosque of Hazrat Hizr, Mausoleum of Ruhabad, Mosque of Namozgoh,

Samarkand
Uzbekistan

Population: 412,300
Language: Russian
Currency: Uzbek sum (UZS)

Information about Samarkand

Airport - Samarkand international airport. The airport is located 6 km (10 minutes drive) to the north-west from the Afrosiab Palace Hotel. Nearest railway station: Samarkand.
Shopping - The Registan is the prime spot for souvenir shopping in Samarkand, with many of the former hajira (cells) in the madrassahs turned over to local stall-holders. This can detract (and distract) considerably from the impact of the madrassahs, but is convenient if you want to browse several places before making your selection. You quickly find however that most of the items available are much the same from shop to shop, as are the prices.

Hotels

Samarkand Hotel - University st, 1, Samarkand 703026, 662-251652
Orient Star - 33, Dagbitskaya St, Samarkand 703020, 662-358962
Afrosiab Palace Hotel - 2 Registanskaya,Samarkand 703000, 662-311341
Best Eastern Central - 1 Kuk-Saray Square, Samarkand 703020, 310211
Sherdor Hotel - M.Koshgari str. 91 Samarkand 703000, +998(662)333633

Cafe\Restaurants
Karim Beck - Gagarina 194, (998 662) 21-27-56
Regina - Amir Temur 65A, (998 66) 33 57 88
Astorija - Amir Timur 14, (998 66) 31 00 04
Afrodita - Orzu Mahmudova 4, (998 66) 33 58 70
Zafar - Mahtumkuli, 2, (+998 66) 234 31 11