OPTIMIST
9 Khumumiy str, 140103 Samarkand, Uzbekistan – Great location - show map
Iskander and his family were very friendly. The yard was beautiful and we had access to the kitchen and unlimited tea. There were also several good local restaurants with reasonable prices nearby.
Iran
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OPTIMIST features a garden, bar and shared lounge in Samarkand. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. There's a restaurant serving local cuisine, and free private parking is available. All guest rooms at the guest house are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, slippers and a hair dryer. OPTIMIST provides some units with garden views, and each room comes with a patio. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. A continental, vegan or halal breakfast is served at the property. The wellness area at OPTIMIST is comprised of a spa facilities, a wellness packages and a beauty services. Bike rental and car rental are available at this guest house and the area is popular for cycling. The guest house can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. The nearest airport is Samarkand International, 5.6 miles from OPTIMIST, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
OPTIMIST has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 7, 2019Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Private Parking
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Exceptional Breakfast
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Majid
Iran“Iskander and his family were very friendly. The yard was beautiful and we had access to the kitchen and unlimited tea. There were also several good local restaurants with reasonable prices nearby.”
Enke
Mongolia“confortable, bed was so good, room has enough space for guest, stuff was kind like friend”- Sarkar
Uzbekistan“It's beautiful and I feel like home. I will recommend it to everyone.” - Alina
Russia“The host was extremely friendly, felt like we were visiting our uncle!” 
Mihaela
Romania“We stayed 3 nights at OPTIMIST guest house and it felt like being home. Iskandar, our lovely host, made everything easy for us: booking a tour in Samarkand, a day-trip to the seven lakes in Tadjikistan, taxis at a very good price. We enjoyed very...”- Mathilde
United Kingdom“Our stay at Optimist was the absolute best. The spot was really quiet and peaceful, and the courtyard was such a nice place to chill and hang out. The owner, Iskandar, is genuinely the loveliest person on the planet. He will go out of his way to...” - Ömer
Turkey“Nice place, nice people, nice familiy. Everything was wonderful. Thank you İskender amca ♥️” - Afzal
Sri Lanka“Good value for money, calm quiet environment, clean comfortable room with private bathroom. Registan and other attractions are are a short distance by taxi” 
Silvia
Italy“The kindness and professionality of the owner. And of all his wonderful family. Very clean very nice.”
Abigail
United States of America“Iskandar Aka was an exceptional host full of good humor, kindness, and helpfulness. The breakfast was delicious and the rooms were comfortable. We immensely enjoyed our stay at Optimist!”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few hours
Hi we are a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 kids aged 5 and 8, we would like to know whether you have a room and how much would it cost.
Hi dear guests, The price will be 32 USD per night for 4 guests. Including wifi and breakfast. WELCOME!Answered on 9 February 2020Can we use your kitchen to cook some food? Our child has special diet
Hi , no problem. Our guests can always cook food. To do this, we provide inventory free of charge. Moreover, when they prepare their national dishes, we add ingredients to try new cuisine.Answered on 19 February 2022Hi can you send me your contact number
UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH BOOKING.COM I CANNOT SEND YOU MY CONTACTS. PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND. SINCERELY, ISCANDARAnswered on 13 September 2022
Hosted by Искандар
Area info *
Restaurants3 Restaurants On Site
- Каримбек
- CuisineLocal • European
- Флоренция
- CuisineLocal • European
- Истиклол
- CuisineLocal • European
Amenities of OPTIMISTGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- Private Parking
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Exceptional Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Shared toilet
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Walk-in closet
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
- Inner courtyard view
- Garden view
- View
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Private beach areaAdditional charge
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- High chair
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- AerobicsAdditional chargeOff-site
- ArcheryAdditional chargeOff-site
- Live sports events (broadcast)Additional charge
- Live music/PerformanceAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Movie nightsAdditional chargeOff-site
- Bar crawlsAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleriesAdditional chargeOff-site
- Beach
- Badminton equipmentAdditional charge
- Tennis equipmentAdditional charge
- Water parkAdditional chargeOff-site
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
- Nightclub/DJAdditional charge
- Mini golfAdditional charge
- SnorkelingAdditional charge
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- BowlingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DartsAdditional charge
- Ping-pongAdditional charge
- Pool tableAdditional charge
- Playground
- Game room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Tennis courtAdditional chargeOff-site
- Dining area
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Laptop
- Computer
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Fax
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Public transit ticketsAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Strollers
- Baby safety gates
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
- Baby safety gates
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Child safety socket covers
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- SafeAdditional charge
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Convenience store on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Mosquito net
- Executive lounge access
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Private entrance
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Chapel/Shrine
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Ironing facilities
- Suit press
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Kids' pool
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Massage chair
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Light therapy
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hairstyling
- Hair coloring
- Haircut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Makeup services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellasAdditional charge
- Waterslide
- Public BathAdditional charge
- Turkish/Steam BathAdditional charge
- Hot tub/JacuzziAdditional charge
- SaunaAdditional charge
- English
- Farsi
- Russian
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Please inform OPTIMIST of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Sauna is closed from Sat, Feb 11, 2023 until Sun, Feb 12, 2023
Hot tub/jacuzzi is closed from Sat, Feb 11, 2023 until Sun, Feb 12, 2023
FAQs about OPTIMIST
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Guests staying at OPTIMIST can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegan
- Halal
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OPTIMIST offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Playground
- Pool table
- Game room
- Bowling
- Snorkeling
- Ping-pong
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- Canoeing
- Mini golf
- Darts
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Evening entertainment
- Water park
- Horseback riding
- Happy hour
- Bicycle rental
- Bar crawls
- Tennis equipment
- Cooking class
- Public Bath
- Temporary art galleries
- Badminton equipment
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Beach
- Movie nights
- Beauty services
- Tour or class about local culture
- Facial treatments
- Themed dinners
- Waxing services
- Archery
- Makeup services
- Live music/Performance
- Hair treatments
- Aerobics
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Haircut
- Hair coloring
- Hairstyling
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Light therapy
- Spa facilities
- Steam room
- Private beach area
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Foot bath
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Massage chair
- Fitness
- Nightclub/DJ
- Yoga classes
- Fitness classes
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The prices at OPTIMIST may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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OPTIMIST has 3 restaurants:
- Истиклол
- Каримбек
- Флоренция
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OPTIMIST is 1.3 miles from the center of Samarkand. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at OPTIMIST is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Yes, OPTIMIST is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at OPTIMIST on this page.
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Room options at OPTIMIST include:
- Twin
- Triple
