L’Argamak
Gur-e-Amir area, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
L’Argamak makes a persuasive base for travellers who want the old city close at hand and a considered retreat at the end of the day. Its French-Uzbek identity gives the hotel a particular character, with a courtyard, terrace breakfasts and rooms ranging from compact standards to larger deluxe accommodation. The setting near Gur-e-Amir rewards an early start on foot. Choose it for intimate scale and an easy relationship with Samarkand’s historic centre.