An important Silk Road city and the capital of the Timurid Empire, Samarkand is a world class tourist destination and UNESCO world heritage site.
If you’re looking for a place to relax during a trip to this beautiful historical city, then staying in a hotel with a swimming pool in Samarkand can be the perfect choice to unwind and rejuvenate after a day of exploring its majestic landmarks and bustling bazaars.
Best Samarkand Hotels with a Pool
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Best for Families
Zarafshon
Zarafshon Parkside is a stunning hotel boasting an outdoor pool and an excellent location for exploring Samarkand’s tourist landmarks. With family rooms available, it’s conveniently situated next to Alisher Navoi Central Park.
Its pool is set at the back of a beautiful green courtyard garden with poolside sunbeds and a small cafe. The shape of the pool makes it more suitable for children and families than serious swimmers.
- Outdoor Pool
- Other Facilities: Gym, Bicycle Rental, Garden
- Rating: 9.2
Hilton Garden Inn
This luxury hotel located between the city center and the airport is surprisingly good value for money for a 4 star hotel.
The hotel features an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and gym. Additionally, it houses Giotto, a cafe renowned for its ice cream, making it a perfect spot for kids to enjoy after a swim.
- Indoor Pool
- Other Facilities: Steam Room, Sauna, Spa, Gym
- Rating: 8.8
Pools for Adults Only
Continental Hotel
Continental Hotel has a cozy indoor pool for adults only, as well as a gym, steam room, and sauna.
Just a 10-minute stroll from the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, it enjoys one of the best locations of all Samarkand’s hotels with pools.
- Indoor Pool
- Other Facilities: Steam Room, Sauna, Hammam, Spa, Gym
- Rating: 8.5
Best Luxury Hotels with Swimming Pools
Hilton Regency
Regarded as the premium 5 star hotel in Samarkand, it’s no wonder the the Hilton Regency has the best leisure facilities in the city. The Regency has outdoor seasonal pool overlooking the canal and year round indoor swimming pool with jacuzzi for adults only.
It also has steam room, sauna, gym and spa with massage services open until 11pm. As the best luxury hotel in Samarkand, it also has 4 restaurants, including late opening top floor Sky Bar.
- Indoor & Outdoor Pools
- Other Facilities: Steam Room, Sauna, Gym, Spa and Massage
- Rating: 9.5
Silk Road by Minyoun
Silk Road by Minyoun is another 5 star hotel with indoor and outdoor swimming pools. It is very similar in layout and facilities to the Hilton Regency but at a slightly cheaper price.
The indoor pool with jacuzzi is almost identical to the Hilton’s indoor pool and only differs in style. This makes it an excellent alternative to the Regency. Note that the indoor pool is for over 7s only.
- Indoor & Outdoor Pools
- Other Facilities: Steam Room, Sauna, Gym, Spa and Massage
- Rating: 9.0
Lia! by Minyoun Stars of Ulugbek
Although Lia! hotel doesn’t have a swimming pool of its own, as a guest at the hotel you have complimentary access to the swimming pool of Silk Road by Minyoun, just a few minutes walk from the hotel. As Lia! is typically cheaper than Silk Road by Minyoun, it can be a more affordable way to enjoy the 5 star hotel’s pool facilities.
- Shares swimming pools with Silk Road by Minyoun (next door)
- Other Facilities: Gym, Massage
- Rating: 9.4
Mövenpick Samarkand
The Mövenpick is one of Samarkand’s newest hotels, boasting indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, and a hammam. The length and size of the pools can cater to both recreational and serious swimmers.
It’s not the best value for money, but it makes up for it by being in one of the best locations to stay in Samarkand, at the end of University Boulevard, just a short walk to the Registan.
- Indoor & Outdoor Pools
- Other Facilities: Sauna, Steam Room, Gym
- Rating: 8.1