Old Radio Hostel

The view was nice, but I had a terrible stay and wouldn’t recommend this hotel to anyone. I booked a room with its own bathroom, yet had to use the shared one outside. The sheets were dirty and stained, with short hairs on them. The old heater kept switching off and on, so the room stayed cold and I slept in my down jacket. The shower pressure was weak, it drained badly, and the amenities weren’t comfortable. My breakfast, ordered for 8 a.m., wasn’t ready, so I had to rush. The bread was stale and dry, the jam cheap and unappealing, and they brought green tea when I’d asked for black. They left my luggage outside, where it could have gotten rained on. After I’d paid, they wouldn’t print my check-in receipt and told me to leave quickly. I spent 20 minutes arguing to take a photo of it, even though I had the right to do so. It felt like they don’t care about guests once they’ve paid. I should have stayed elsewhere. As the name suggests, everything is old. I also felt they looked down on Asians. The hotel left me with a bad impression of Samarkand, and the reply also lies.

Cheap, clean, and in a good location, with a nice breakfast too. If you’re after an affordable place with a clean environment, this is the best hostel I’ve stayed at in Samarkand.

The staff were outstanding, and I got the warmest welcome I’ve had. They were so kind and cheerful, and took care of my laundry right away when I urgently needed it done. My private room was great, with a good shower shared with the other private room. Breakfast was huge and delicious. 100000/10, I can’t say enough good things. Don’t stay anywhere else in Samarkand.

The inner garden is a great place to meet other people, and the hostel is close to all the main attractions. Everyone on staff was friendly and helpful. My bed was roomy and comfortable, and the bathroom worked well. Breakfast was extensive, with fruit, meat, vegetables, eggs, and pancakes. I can’t think of a single negative thing, and I’d highly recommend choosing this hostel.