Gur Emir Palace vs Shohjahon Palace
Both are in Samarkand, 740 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Gur-Amir mahalla
Gur Emir Palace
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 4.4
- Score by category
- 5 of 12
Hotel★★★★Chashma mahalla
Shohjahon Palace
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 12
The short answer
Pick Gur Emir Palace
It comes out ahead on 5 of 12 compared facts. 740 m apart.
Choose Shohjahon Palace if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.7)
Why is Gur Emir Palace better than Shohjahon Palace?
- 18 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+8
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 40 vs 9)+31
Why is Shohjahon Palace better than Gur Emir Palace?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.7)+0.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Gur Emir Palace vs Shohjahon Palace: which hotel is better? | Gur Emir Palace | Shohjahon Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.0 +0.3 |
| Location | 4.4 +1.4 | 3.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.9 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.0 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 84 +36 | 48 |
| Rank in Samarkand | bottom 31% | top 34% +35% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.4 +1.4 | 3.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 950 m −170 m | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 6.1 km | 6.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 +8 | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.3 km −710 m | 2.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 35 | – |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | – |
| Listed amenities | – | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
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Location
740 m apart
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.
Shohjahon Palace: city centre: 1.1 km, Samarkand International Airport (SKD): 6.0 km, 2 sights within 1 km.
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Gur Emir Palace or Shohjahon Palace: common questions
Which is better, Gur Emir Palace or Shohjahon Palace?
Gur Emir Palace leads in 5 of 12 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to the centre. Shohjahon Palace is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Samarkand.
Which is cheaper, Gur Emir Palace or Shohjahon 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 1.1 km for Shohjahon Palace.
How far apart are Gur Emir Palace and Shohjahon Palace?
The two hotels are 740 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