We recently visited Samarkand, stayed at the Oxaray guest house. Zara, a housewife, met us, a very polite, friendly girl, gave us tea, told us what sights to visit. In the morning there was a homemade breakfast, thanks to Zara and the owner of the house, Alisher, for their kind attitude. This guest house has a very good location, within walking distance of the Registon, Timerlane Mausoleum. We left early in the morning, Zara called a taxi at 4 a.m., saw us off, said goodbye warmly, read a prayer with wishes for an easy road. Thank you very much and indeed we got home without difficulty. So we recommend it.
This hotel is a 15-20-minute leisurely walk from the main tourist destination of Samarkand - the Registan Ensemble. Nearby is the mausoleum of Timur, a beautiful park, passing through which you can see a monument to him - Timur. A little further than Registan, in 10 minutes on foot, the Bi Bi Khanum mosque and its mausoleum will appear. There will be a Central market nearby. I recommend having lunch there, be sure to try the local version of pilaf. But it is better not to do this at the beginning of the market (where sweets and spices are). It is better to go to the fruit part and turn left there are two places to choose with a veranda On the right side. But...Let's go back to the hotel. It is cozy, with the flavor of an outdoor patio. We especially liked Zara, who, fortunately for us, was the local caretaker for almost both days. She would like to say a huge thank you to her for her care, kind attitude and patience for our constant questions about local life and customs. We learned a lot from her. We wish Zara good health and good luck in her hard work with tourists! Come to Samarkand and stay at this hotel. There will be Zara - you will not regret it for sure!