Niso vs Old City Samarkand
Both are in Samarkand, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HotelJewish mahalla
Niso
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 5 of 11
Hotel★★★Jewish mahalla
Old City Samarkand
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 11
The short answer
Pick Niso
It comes out ahead on 5 of 11 compared facts. 1.6 km apart.
Choose Niso if you want
- to walk to the sights
Choose Old City Samarkand if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Niso better than Old City Samarkand?
- 1More walkable surroundings (walk grade 38 vs 14)+24
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Old City Samarkand better than Niso?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 7.6)+1.9
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Niso vs Old City Samarkand: which hotel is better? | Niso | Old City Samarkand |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 9.5 +1.9 |
| Location | 4.7 +1.5 | 3.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 9.2 +1.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 9.5 +1.9 |
| Number of reviews | 42 +9 | 33 |
| Rank in Samarkand | top 99% | top 8% +91% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.7 +1.5 | 3.2 |
| Distance to Jewish mahalla centre | 760 m −220 m | 970 m |
| To the airport | 4.9 km | 4.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 +5 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 15 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
1.6 km apart
Niso: city centre: 650 m, Samarkand International Airport (SKD): 4.9 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
Old City Samarkand: city centre: 2.3 km, Samarkand International Airport (SKD): 4.4 km, 5 sights within 1 km.
Niso or Old City Samarkand: common questions
Which is better, Niso or Old City Samarkand?
Niso leads in 5 of 11 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to Jewish mahalla centre. Old City Samarkand is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Samarkand.
Which is cheaper, Niso or Old City Samarkand?
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: 760 m from the centre, against 970 m for Old City Samarkand.
How far apart are Niso and Old City Samarkand?
The two hotels are 1.6 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