MANIJA Hostel

The hostel was clean and spacious. The rooms were good.

There was no water in the hostel. For two days I was there, no water to use the facilities, no water to take a shower. On the second day, I left. It was such a horrible experience. They don't care about their guests at all.

Clean, best service!

Clean rooms and bathroom, modenr forniture, friendly host, really cheap.

Everything is great!

- stylish -they’re flexible with extending your stay

- this isn’t a Hostel, it’s more of a guest house or whatever you’d call this arrangement. there seems to be a few families living here who just happen to rent a room or two, and you’ll constantly see them in and out, all over the common areas, which for some it may be fine, but for me I felt I was invading someone else’s space and didn’t feel all that comfortable. I had to extend my stay only because of lack of places to rent due to an apparent high demand by Russians - bathroom wasn’t really clean. lumps of hair everywhere, which was off putting - staff barely speaks English, so have that in mind - wifi very weak - not enough plugs in room for you to use. only 2-3 out of the 8 beds have access to one - not very able to use kitchen as families take over the space and fridge

My stay at the Manija was a last minute choice forced on us by Mr Putins visit and the consequential chaos caused by various road closures in the city centre with taxis stuck in blocked roads! Just to be close by the railway station so we would have no difficulties in continuing our tour of Uzbekistan the following morning despite the road closures in the centre of the city. . The word "hostel" "is usually a warning bell to me which indicates dormitory type accommodation in the UK. But here the welcoming reception staff showed us to our very clean air conditioned twin bedded private room. The adjoining communal toilet and bathroom facilities usually leave a lot to desire - not here in Uzbekistan! The facilities were cleaned to a very high standard!! On each floor a very large screen SMART TV was available in the spacious lounge area and the "bar area" was converted for use by guests wishing to use the microwave or tea making facilities! Even the fridge proved a valuable bonus to keep the drinks cool! Our own twin room had a SMART TV for us to watch after a busy day seeing the sights!! Located only a few minutes taxi or tram ride direct from Samarkand Railway station this definitely is a place to be considered. Don't be put off by the distance to the famous Registan - a taxi ride from the Manija will only set you back £1.50 - £2.00 for the 15minute, 7km journey using YANDEX taxis! Staying in the central part of Samarkand is certainly more expensive than at the Manija but even the additional taxi costs are so cheap I would certainly stay here and use the Manija as my "Samarkand base" in the future when visiting Samarkand!  Congratulations staff at the Manija - well done (& thankyou!)

Great location close to train-station. The facilities are great, spatious, and higher class hotel-like.