A place of worship for some, St. Aleksyi Orthodox Church is worth a visit, regardless of your spiritual beliefs. Find out if this holy sanctuary is open to visitors for a welcome pause from your exhausting travel schedule.

St. Aleksyi Orthodox Church is an ideal place kick off your day in Samarkand. This house of prayer is recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Allow some time for other sights like Registan Square, Bibi-Khonym Mosque, and Shah-i-Zinda to really experience what the area has to offer.

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De Villa Hotel

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Samaria Hotel and Spa

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8.4/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)

Terrific staff. Great location. Good coffee and food.

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9.2/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews)

I loved this hotel. It’s not exactly walkable to the historic attractions (though I did walk from the hotel to them), but it’s near a lot of restaurants and shopping. The hotel was clean and the staff was great and the room was huge.

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

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