Hotel Samarkand Safar — Hotel in Samarkand City

It was a horrific experience for me and family. When we reached Samarkand, it was bitterly cold and somehow we managed to get to the hotel. My first impression of the hotel was good as it was a huge building from inside and the room provided to us was also pretty big. However there were hardly any staff in the hotel to look after the guests except for one little girl who could not even carry my baggage to my room.the next awful thing that happened was the power failure at around 14:00 hrs. There was no information on the same from the hotel owner. It was around 17:30 hrs when I decided to go down and enquire. By that time it was pitch dark. They said power will be back in the next 30 minutes or so. However the hotel owner did not even offer a candle or a battery operated light to us and we were made to sit in our room sorrounded by darkness. Accordingly we decided to go for an early dinner and spent a good 2 hrs and 30 mins outside hoping that by the time we get back, there will be power in the hotel. When we came back, it was still dark and upon enquiry,we got no satisfactory answer. The next best thing that we could do was to shift to another hotel and luckily there was a hotel just opposite to Samarkand Safar. We went to enquire there and found that there is a vacant room over there and then with the help of them, we finally moved our baggage to the...

We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Safar in Samarkand. The cozy, home-like atmosphere created by the host—who is also the owner—made our visit feel very special. He’s incredibly attentive and treats his guests with genuine warmth, which really stands out.

The rooms are spacious and full of character, with vintage furniture that seems to have its own story. Towels are changed every two days, which we appreciated. While the bathroom amenities are minimal (not a lot of shampoo), it wasn’t an issue for us since we always travel with our own.

Breakfast was a highlight—delicious and homemade, adding even more to the feeling of being welcomed into someone’s home. The common areas are decorated with many historical items and photographs, which gives the place a unique charm and sense of history.

The location is also excellent—it’s a lovely area with plenty of restaurants and cafés within...

If you’re couple or family it’s nice place to spend weekend in Amir Temur town. Most of attractions are nearby. The host will explain you where to eat correctly like locals. That’s most important thing in this 100% touristic place. Forget all these Samarkand, Platan and Karimbeck rest ranked so high in Triad. It’s wrong place and not worth to visit. All advices the owner gave - cost a lot. Feel yourself conf seat round a table like during familie’s breakfast. And finally could be lucky to see owner’s communist limousine, “Chayka” 65’. That’s really amazing. The only problem, if you’re young and want live misic&drink - no chance. Even though “Blues bar” is in 2 blocks, but no live sound and 4 shots of tequila will cost you full dinner for 3 with all drinks in barbecues cafe on famous...