Medina Hotel Samarkand vs Niso
Both are in Samarkand, 870 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Medina Hotel Samarkand
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 3.4
- Score by category
- 5 of 14
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Niso
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 4 of 14
The short answer
Pick Medina Hotel Samarkand
It comes out ahead on 5 of 14 compared facts. 870 m apart.
Choose Medina Hotel Samarkand if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.6)
Why is Medina Hotel Samarkand better than Niso?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.6)+0.9
- 2More guest reviews (267 vs 42), so the rating is more reliable×6.4
Why is Niso better than Medina Hotel Samarkand?
- 1More walkable surroundings (walk grade 38 vs 27)+11
- 24 more sights within 1 km+4
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 18:00)−4h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Medina Hotel Samarkand vs Niso: which hotel is better? | Medina Hotel Samarkand | Niso |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.9 | 7.6 |
| Location | 3.4 | 4.7 +1.3 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.4 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.9 | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 267 +225 | 42 |
| Rank in Samarkand | bottom 14% +12% | bottom 2% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.4 | 4.7 +1.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 870 m | 650 m −220 m |
| To the airport | 4.3 km | 4.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 6 | 5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.0 km | 2.1 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 4 +4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 54 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 +8 | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 18:00 | 14:00 −4h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
870 m apart
Medina Hotel Samarkand: city centre: 870 m, Samarkand International Airport (SKD): 4.3 km, 6 places to eat within 500 m.
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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Medina Hotel Samarkand or Niso: common questions
Which is better, Medina Hotel Samarkand or Niso?
Medina Hotel Samarkand leads in 5 of 14 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Niso is stronger in location score, distance to the centre, sights within 1 km.
Which is cheaper, Medina Hotel Samarkand 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?
Niso is closer: 650 m from the centre, against 870 m for Medina Hotel Samarkand.
How far apart are Medina Hotel Samarkand and Niso?
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