Mosque · Bukhara city
Namazgoh of Bukhara
A Qarakhanid prayer wall for the great festivals
Hotel · Bukhara city
A 148-room four-star hotel in central Bukhara with an outdoor pool, saunas, spa, gym and several restaurants.
Sahid Zarafshon is a large four-star hotel with 148 rooms in the newer part of Bukhara. According to the hotel, guests have the use of pools, saunas, a spa, a gym, a beauty salon, a barber, a library, a conference hall and several restaurants.
The big outdoor pool is a real asset in summer. Breakfast is continental or buffet. The international airport is about 4.9 km away, with transfers available for a fee.
The old town is a little further off — about 20 minutes on foot to Lyab-i Hauz, or a few minutes by taxi. It suits families, large groups and business travellers.
Information checked: October 2026. Prices and hours can change — call ahead before you go. We do not take bookings: contact the venue directly.
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Bukhara's oldest mosque, sunk below the street
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