East House vs Gur Emir Palace
Both are in Samarkand, 870 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseChashma mahalla
East House
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 14
Hotel★★★★Gur-Amir mahalla
Gur Emir Palace
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 4.4
- Score by category
- 7 of 14
The short answer
Pick Gur Emir Palace
It comes out ahead on 7 of 14 compared facts. 870 m apart.
Choose East House if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 35)
Choose Gur Emir Palace if you want
- to walk to the sights (950 m / 1.5 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 35 / 1)
Why is East House better than Gur Emir Palace?
- 1Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Gur Emir Palace better than East House?
- 1590 m closer to the city centre−590 m
- 2More guest reviews (84 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable×12
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 40 vs 10)+30
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| East House vs Gur Emir Palace: which hotel is better? | East House | Gur Emir Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Location | 2.5 | 4.4 +1.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.7 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 7 | 84 +77 |
| Rank in Samarkand | bottom 33% | bottom 31% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.5 | 4.4 +1.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.5 km | 950 m −590 m |
| To the airport | 6.5 km | 6.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 8 +7 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.2 km | 1.3 km −850 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 35 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
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Location
870 m apart
East House: city centre: 1.5 km, Samarkand International Airport (SKD): 6.5 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.
Gur Emir Palace: city centre: 950 m, Samarkand International Airport (SKD): 6.1 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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East House or Gur Emir Palace: common questions
Which is better, East House or Gur Emir Palace?
Gur Emir Palace leads in 7 of 14 categories, including guest rating, number of reviews, location score. East House is stronger in check-in from.
Which is cheaper, East House or Gur Emir Palace?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Gur Emir Palace is closer: 950 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for East House.
How far apart are East House and Gur Emir Palace?
The two hotels are 870 m 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