Darvozai Samarkand vs L'Argamak
Both are in Samarkand, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★★Gafur Gulyam mahalla
Darvozai Samarkand
- Guest rating
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.0
- Score by category
- 7 of 16
Hotel★★★★Gur-Amir mahalla
L'Argamak
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.5
- Score by category
- 5 of 16
The short answer
Pick Darvozai Samarkand
It comes out ahead on 7 of 16 compared facts. 1.1 km apart.
Choose Darvozai Samarkand if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose L'Argamak if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Darvozai Samarkand better than L'Argamak?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 8.8)+0.8
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2016)+6y
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is L'Argamak better than Darvozai Samarkand?
- 1680 m closer to the city centre−680 m
- 29 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+9
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 41 vs 0)+41
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Darvozai Samarkand vs L'Argamak: which hotel is better? | Darvozai Samarkand | L'Argamak |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.6 +0.8 | 8.8 |
| Location | 2.0 | 4.5 +2.5 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.3 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.6 +0.8 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 19 | 33 +14 |
| Rank in Samarkand | top 14% +50% | top 64% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.0 | 4.5 +2.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km | 900 m −680 m |
| To the airport | 6.4 km | 6.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 9 +9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 6 | 23 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 +6y | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 13 +5 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Darvozai Samarkand or L'Argamak: common questions
Which is better, Darvozai Samarkand or L'Argamak?
Darvozai Samarkand leads in 7 of 16 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Samarkand. L'Argamak is stronger in number of reviews, location score, distance to the centre.
Which is cheaper, Darvozai Samarkand or L'Argamak?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
L'Argamak is closer: 900 m from the centre, against 1.6 km for Darvozai Samarkand.
How far apart are Darvozai Samarkand and L'Argamak?
The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score