Mercure Bukhara Old Town opened in late 2022 as Accor's first hotel in Bukhara and describes itself as located in the old town near the Lyabi-Hauz ensemble. Its address is 206 Samarkand Street. It is a four-star property built for visitors who want full facilities close to the historic centre, with ten room types including Classic, Classic Superior, Privilege and Suite rooms in single, double, twin and balcony options. There is an oriental-style restaurant with a terrace overlooking the old town, a bar, a swimming pool and a spa complex. The hotel offers breakfast as a standard service and has ample parking including electric-vehicle charging stations, which is helpful for road trips. The hotel's page notes that the railway station is about fifteen kilometres away, around a twenty-eight minute drive, so allow time for the transfer when you arrive on the Afrosiyob. Members of the Accor loyalty programme can earn and redeem points, and the international standards are reassuring for those new to Uzbekistan. It is a good choice for couples, families and anyone who wants a pool and spa after days of walking on brick lanes.
Location and getting around: the old town is the focus of every Bukhara visit, and the hotel is positioned to make it accessible. Lyabi-Hauz and the Kalon complex are the natural first walks, and taxis, ride-hailing and hotel-arranged transfers are inexpensive for anything further. Because exact walking times are not given on the hotel's page, ask the front desk for the best route and check the distance to Lyab-i Hauz on a map when you book. Bukhara's railway station sits well outside the city, so build the long transfer into your arrival plan.
The rooms and who it suits: the range from Classic through Privilege to Suite lets you choose between a practical room and a more spacious one, and balcony rooms are worth requesting for the terrace feel. Families will like the pool, and couples the spa and restaurant terrace. Travellers who want atmosphere and carved wooden doors will prefer a courtyard boutique hotel in the lanes, while those who value consistency and amenities will find Mercure comfortable and easy.
Good to know: breakfast is offered but check whether it is bundled in your rate. Parking is plentiful, so the hotel works if you are driving between cities, and EV charging is available on site. The spa and pool are especially welcome in summer, when midday walking is difficult. Prices are higher than for small boutique hotels in the old town, but often lower than the equivalent standard in Samarkand's centre. Book ahead for April, May, September and October. In winter, check that the pool and spa are in operation, as seasonal operation may vary and the hotel does not state it on its page.
Why stay here
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓Spa complex
- ✓Oriental restaurant with terrace
- ✓Bar
- ✓Breakfast service
- ✓On-site parking
- ✓EV charging stations
- ✓Balcony and suite rooms
Good questions
Where is Mercure Bukhara Old Town?+
It is at 206 Samarkand Street and describes itself as in the old town near the Lyabi-Hauz ensemble. Ask the hotel for current walking directions and times.
Does it have a pool and spa?+
Yes, the hotel has a swimming pool and a spa complex. Check seasonal operation if you visit in winter.
How far is the train station?+
The hotel says the railway station is about fifteen kilometres away, roughly a twenty-eight minute drive. Arrange a taxi or hotel transfer when you arrive by Afrosiyob.
