Khan Hotel Samarkand is a mid-range property in the city centre on Usto Umar Djurakulov Street, close to Bibi-Khanym Mosque. The booking page gives walking times of about five minutes to Shah-i-Zinda and nine minutes to Bibi-Khanym, with the Registan around seventeen minutes on foot. Samarkand International Airport is about fifteen minutes away by car. The hotel has 68 rooms across seven types, from a standard single to a deluxe double with space for four, and a superior room with a balcony and pool view. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a courtyard with outdoor furniture, a gym, a steam room and spa services, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi. A free full breakfast is served each morning. The property has a very high guest rating, and the setting suits travellers who want to be near the old monuments without paying for a five-star address. The page does not list an on-site restaurant, only restaurants nearby, so plan dinner outside. The hotel has no elevator, which is worth knowing if you have heavy luggage or limited mobility.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits between two of the city's key monuments, so Shah-i-Zinda and Bibi-Khanym are an easy walk, while Siyob Bazaar is just beyond the mosque. The Registan is a walk of seventeen minutes or a short taxi ride, which many guests do in the cool of the evening. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are inexpensive for longer hops to Gur-e-Amir and the Ulugh Beg Observatory. The central location helps with early starts, since you can reach Shah-i-Zinda before the groups arrive.
The rooms and who it suits
Rooms range from compact singles of about 200 square feet to a deluxe double of nearly 500 square feet that sleeps four, so couples, families and small groups all have options. Rooms include air conditioning, heating and ceiling fans, premium bedding, a workspace and bathrooms with heated floors and rainfall showers. The outdoor pool is a welcome relief in summer, and the gym and steam room help after long days of sightseeing. The property suits couples, independent travellers and families with older children.
Good to know
Check-in is from mid-afternoon and check-out is at eleven in the morning. A city tax is charged per person per night, with children under sixteen exempt, so budget for it. The airport shuttle is available on request for a modest fee per vehicle. Because there is no elevator, ask for a ground-floor or low-floor room if stairs are a concern. Book ahead for April, May, September and October, when the best weather brings demand.
Why stay here
- ✓Free full breakfast daily
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Steam room and spa
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
- ✓Courtyard with seating
Good questions
How far is Khan Hotel Samarkand from the Registan?+
The booking page gives about seventeen minutes on foot, or a short taxi ride. Shah-i-Zinda is about five minutes on foot and Bibi-Khanym about nine.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?+
The page does not list an on-site restaurant, only restaurants nearby, though a free full breakfast is served daily.
Is there a pool and parking?+
Yes, it has an outdoor pool and free self-parking. It also has a gym and a steam room.
