Hotel El Emir vs Niso
Both are in Samarkand, 860 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Jewish mahalla
Hotel El Emir
- Guest rating
- 6.9 Okay
- Location score
- 3.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 11
HotelJewish mahalla
Niso
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 4 of 11
The short answer
Pick Niso
It comes out ahead on 4 of 11 compared facts. 860 m apart.
Choose Hotel El Emir if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (6.9 / 7.6)
Choose Niso if you want
- to walk to the sights (650 m / 1.5 km)
Why is Hotel El Emir better than Niso?
- 1620 m closer to the area centre−620 m
Why is Niso better than Hotel El Emir?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.6 vs 6.9)+0.7
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 38 vs 13)+25
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel El Emir vs Niso: which hotel is better? | Hotel El Emir | Niso |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.9 | 7.6 +0.7 |
| Location | 3.3 | 4.7 +1.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 +0.2 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 6.9 | 7.6 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 12 | 42 +30 |
| Rank in Samarkand | top 97% | top 99% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.3 | 4.7 +1.4 |
| Distance to Jewish mahalla centre | 140 m −620 m | 760 m |
| To the airport | 5.0 km | 4.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 5 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Listed amenities | – | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
860 m apart
Hotel El Emir: city centre: 1.5 km, Samarkand International Airport (SKD): 5.0 km, 4 sights within 1 km.
Niso: city centre: 650 m, Samarkand International Airport (SKD): 4.9 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
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Hotel El Emir or Niso: common questions
Which is better, Hotel El Emir or Niso?
Niso leads in 4 of 11 categories, including guest rating, number of reviews, location score. Hotel El Emir is stronger in StayVersus score, distance to Jewish mahalla centre.
Which is cheaper, Hotel El Emir or Niso?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel El Emir is closer: 140 m from the centre, against 760 m for Niso.
How far apart are Hotel El Emir and Niso?
The two hotels are 860 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