Guest House "Sofia"-Hostel

The hostel's location is great, very close to Registan Square. The owner is very welcoming and offers a lot of local assistance. His elder daughter, who just started junior high, helps her father manage the hostel, which is wonderful.

Excellent! The owner is disabled but the service is still quite good. It's a family-run hostel that can issue informal receipts, and the carpets are well-laid. There's also a courtyard, which is very nice. A superb value choice in Samarkand.

Feels just like home. The hosts are kind and welcoming, making you feel like a guest visiting friends.

Hope to come back here again! I recommend this guesthouse to everyone!

The hostel is located in the Old Town, which is convenient as the bus stop is only a 3-minute walk away. However, it's situated in a small alley, and there's a stretch of road without streetlights when returning from the main square, which felt a bit unsafe at night. The owner was always helpful in solving various issues, for example, when I wanted to boil a couple of eggs in the morning. There's a water dispenser available in the common area, which is handy. The day before I checked in, guests reported no hot water, initially thinking it was due to late-night usage. The next day, it was still cold. When asked, the owner said a circuit breaker had tripped. Once fixed, the water was very hot, so it's important to report any problems promptly. It was advertised as a 4-bed dorm, but it was actually a 5-bed dorm, which was quite a surprise. The owner claimed it couldn't be changed on the platform, a reason I found hard to accept. Even if the main listing couldn't be altered, they could have added a note in the remarks section. Otherwise, it feels like deception, especially for a 'non-refundable' booking where no money is returned. This was the case for both the female and male dorms. With many guests staying, the cleanliness of the common areas struggled to keep up. Also, I didn't seem to find any lockable personal lockers. The owner, who uses a wheelchair, runs this hostel, which is commendable, and the price is good. However, the issues mentioned above do exist. Luckily, I only stayed for one night as a stopover.

Really liked it. Clean, cozy, and has everything you need. There's a hairdryer, a fridge, and a water cooler with hot and cold water. They provide slippers, two towels, and liquid soap. Each bed has its own nightstand with a lamp. The bed is comfortable. For this price, the amenities are 100% excellent. I recommend it for a stopover.

The accommodation fee was inexpensive, and I had a completely satisfying stay with no complaints about the service or cleanliness. The location isn't bad either, so I recommend it for solo travelers.