Hostel Muborak in Samarkand

Three generations live here. It felt like visiting a family home, and it was great to get a glimpse into local life. It was a charming difference from a large hotel.

It was also helpful that the owner speaks English and accepts credit cards.

Although his wife doesn't speak English, we communicated via app, and she was always smiling and kind.

They were quick to respond when we ran out of toilet paper.

It was the off-season, so we were able to share a quadruple room for two people.

There's no air conditioning, so it might be difficult for those who want to relax at the hotel during the day.

I arrived late at night and left in the morning, so I only went to sleep, so it didn't bother me.

I chose this hotel because it's just a 10-minute walk from Registan Square and Shahi Zinda Mausoleums!

There's not much nearby. There are restaurants and other establishments on the main road.

Part of the hotel is a small shop run by the owner, so you can always buy drinks and snacks.

The streets are narrow and bumpy, so it's difficult to walk with a suitcase. There are no buses.
We managed to get a taxi in just in time!

There were no amenities: no hair dryer, slippers, or soap in the bathroom.

The hair dryer was difficult to use, but the place was relatively clean.

The Wi-Fi was fine.

Breakfast was provided by the son.

Bread, cookies, fruit, coffee, and an omelet.

They even provided me with my residence certificate the next morning without me having to ask (although I ended up not being asked for it once until I left the country).

The guesthouse also has a shared restaurant. Breakfast is decent, and you can buy drinks and snacks at the property, which is convenient. However, if you visit during the hot season, make sure to get an air-conditioned room. Samarkand can be unbearably hot at night. They also provide a residence registration card.

A nice family guesthouse.
Perfectly located, just 5 minutes from the main square and the same distance to the tourist bazaar.
Clean room, parking available in the courtyard for a motorcycle, breakfast, and a shop on site.
Felt like home in a brotherly Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan atmosphere 🇰🇿🤝🇺🇿
Very kind and decent family🫂 Rahmat!

A nice family guesthouse.
Perfectly located, just 5 minutes from the main square and the same distance to the tourist bazaar.
Clean room, parking available in the courtyard for a motorcycle, breakfast, and a shop on site.
Felt like home in a brotherly Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan atmosphere 🇰🇿🤝🇺🇿
A very kind and decent family.🫂

This is a family-run hostel. There's a shop next door, so you can easily find drinks, snacks, and more. The bathroom and toilet are shared, but they're separate, so the floor isn't soggy when you go to the toilet. The breakfast was delicious. The neighbors were friendly, and when they realized we were Japanese, they would greet us every time we passed by and invite us in for tea. There's a naan baker nearby, and famous tourist spots like Bibi-Khanym Mosque and Registan Square are within walking distance, so the location is excellent.

Clean, comfortable, friendly hosts

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