OPTIMIST

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: OPTIMIST in Samarkand offers family rooms with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy spa facilities, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. The property features a restaurant, bar, and fitness room. Additional amenities include a steam room, sauna, and yoga classes. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves local and European cuisines with breakfast options such as continental, American, and vegetarian. Fresh pastries and fruits are available daily. Convenient Location: Located 9 km from Samarkand International Airport, OPTIMIST is highly rated for its friendly host, convenient location, and excellent restaurant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, American

    • Private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stefania
    Italy Italy
    “We spent some days here and they accomplished all our demand. We had great welcome and many notable advices about the visit of the city and where/ what to eat in Samarkand. The host speaks really good english and he is a pleasant company, rich in...”
  • Patrick
    Australia Australia
    “Beautiful property with extraordinarily friendly staff, would highly recommend”
  • Charles
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “What we really loved was the owner - he was so incredibly kind, caring and genuinely happy to have us. We felt so welcomed and at home. The little garden in the centre of the property is very sweet and the opportunity to use the kitchens and sit...”
  • Theresaraju
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “The host was very kind. He gave a very good advice in crossing the boarder from Uzbekistan to Tajikistan.”
  • Richard
    Austria Austria
    “Quiet location, cosy little garden, great breakfast, very friendly and helpful host, great value!”
  • Pauline
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    “Super Host, Super Optimist, a Host with a good heart and clever mind. A Cozy home, sweet Family. Thank you for your wisdom, your Tipps and your experience as a host. The conversations and the Informations you provided really enriched our stay in...”
  • Ahmed_hamed
    Egypt Egypt
    “Thank you for the good hosting, I think I will repeat the experience again”
  • Ahmed_hamed
    Egypt Egypt
    “The owner of the place is a good-hearted and helpful man. The place is clean. Safety in place. Calm”
  • Siti
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “The owner (uncle) really nice .he help us talk with rude taxi driver and settle the problem,really appreciate it.and he also okay to receive payment a bit late because we can't find ATM machine nearby.really appreciate the kindness.”
  • Diane
    Canada Canada
    “Everything ! Great place, quiet and owner super super friendly and helpful ! He let us wash our rental car. Anything you need he will answer present. Rooms are confortable and typical uzbek style. Location is a bit far from center you can easily...”

Hosted by Искандар

9.4
Host review score
Искандар
OPTIMIST is the name of our hotel. You will live in a traditional, hospitable Uzbek family. Chess lovers can play with my grandchildren of 6, 8 and 10 years old prize winners of the World Championships, Asia and Uzbekistan. At your request, we will prepare national dishes. You have the opportunity to show your culinary skills. For this, you will be given all the opportunities. The owner has experience in tourism for over 20 years. We will be pleased to advise you on the best programs and routes for acquaintance not only with Samarkand but also practically with the whole of Uzbekistan. Mountain tourism. Our partner guide Viola organizes tours in the Tien Shan mountains of Uzbekistan. Through this link, my guests can see her photos of hikes with her husband and clients https://t.me/mount_uzb_today and contact her
OPTIMISTS make up the majority of travelers. Organizing trips to a picnic in the picturesque mountains, the recommendation of professional guides to the monuments, visiting various entertainment programs is not the whole range of our offers. Organization of special tours. Our partner professional guide Viola organizes tours in the Tien Shan mountains of Uzbekistan. Through this link, my guests can see her photos of hikes with her husband and clients https://t.me/mount_uzb_today and contact her
OPTIMISTS Welcome! Buses No. 1 and No. 7 go to us from the train station. Landmark restaurant Karimbek. If you have little luggage, you can take the tram to the Atlas station. From Atlas here to the Karimbek restaurant is 1.3 km. Along the way, you will see part of the city built during the Soviet era. If you decide to take a taxi, give the taxi driver my phone number and I will explain how to quickly bring you to the hotel. I recommend my guests to have a stomach feast - Having visited the restaurant "ULFATLAR" one of the excellent plov in Samarkand. The restaurant "GUSHT HOUSE" here you will try all the best meat in Samarkand. The cafe "MANTI MULION" near supermarket FAROVON - the best manti in Samarkand. Our staff will always tell you how to get to them. Using this route for visiting monuments, you will save your time and money - Gur Amir Mausoleum, Registan Square, Bibi Khonim Mosque, Siab Bazaar, Ensemble Shahi Zinda, Hazrati Hyzr Mosque, Memorial I. Karimov, Ulugbek Observatory, Tomb of saint Daniel. The bus costs 2000 soms. Taxi cost in the city 10000 soms per person. Two, three, four people can negotiate for less. This is the East! Bargain in the store, in the bazaar, taxi!
Languages spoken: English,Farsi,Russian

Property surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
  • Каримбек
    • Cuisine
      Local • European
  • Флоренция
    • Cuisine
      Local • European
  • Истиклол
    • Cuisine
      Local • European

House rules

OPTIMIST takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
US$8 per child, per night
Cot upon request
US$5 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$8 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform OPTIMIST in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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