Lyabi Hauz
1854 reviews
April 28
He is one of the most famous landmarks of the city and a popular tourist destination.
"Lyabi-Hauz" means "by the edge of the pond" (from Persian lab — "edge", hauz — "pond").
Location: In the center of Bukhara, close to other historical attractions.
Main feature: A large artificial pond (hauz), surrounded by a madrasa and a khanqah (Sufi lodge).
Architectural Ensemble:
The Hauz (pond) – built in 1620, it served as a water source for the local population.
Interesting Facts:
In the past, Lyabi-Hauz was a bustling center of trade.
The water in the pond was stagnant, which led to the spread of diseases. During the Soviet era, many of Bukhara's ponds were filled in. However, Lyabi-Hauz was preserved as a historical site.
Today, the area is full of cafes and souvenir shops where you can try Uzbek cuisine.
Visiting Information:
Free entrance, you can freely walk around the area.
Best time to visit: in the evening, when the lights are turned on and traditional music is played.
If you're planning a trip to Bukhara, Lyabi-Hauz is a must-see destination!
Он является одним из самых известных памятников города и популярным туристическим местом.
"Лаби ховуз" означает **"у края водоема"** (от перс. *lab* — «край», *hovuz* — «водоем»).
- **Расположение**: Центр Бухары, недалеко от других исторических достопримечательностей.
- **Главный элемент**: Большой искусственный водоем (ховуз), вокруг которого построены медресе и ханака.
### **Архитектурный ансамбль:**
1. **Ховуз (водоем)** – построен в 1620 году, служил источником воды для жителей.
### **Интересные факты:**
- В прошлом вокруг Лаби ховуза кипела торговая жизнь.
- Вода в ховузе была стоячей, из-за чего распространялись болезни, и в советское время многие водоемы Бухары засыпали. Однако Лаби ховуз сохранили как исторический объект.
- Сейчас здесь много кафе и сувенирных лавок, где можно попробовать узбекскую кухню.
### **Посещение:**
- **Вход свободный**, можно свободно гулять вокруг.
- **Лучшее время для посещения**: вечером, когда включается подсветка и играет традиционная музыка.
Если вы планируете поездку в Бухару, Лаби ховуз — обязательное место для посещения!
April 30
Very disappointing experience. We sat at an available table and placed our order. A few minutes later, a waiter came and rudely asked us to leave, saying the table was reserved — although there was no “reserved” sign at all. He even admitted he forgot to mark it. Instead of apologizing, he was rude and insisted we move. It completely ruined the mood, and we never even got to try the food. Service is unacceptable.
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February 3
Very good atmosphere. The price was alright as well. And the stuff was very helpful. Food was good, too. Don’t forget to get their herbal saffron tea and uygur lagman. They are nice ones.
July 20, 2024
Hi everyone! It is sooo great to be there! You’ll feel yourself in a historic place. Sitting there and observing people around you is the best way to explore that place. I’ve done it, and I really liked night show in Nodirdevonbegi building, they perform fashion and dance shows , at the same time you can taste delicious dinner as well. I highly recommend it
April 3
Delicios food, good service. We forget our watch there the next day they save it. Best please for eating in Bukhara!
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April 15
Tasty meal. service is good but needs improvement
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March 28
Yeda ochen vkusno. Uyutnoye mestechko
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April 5
Tasty samsa, beer is ok
April 14, 2024
Touristic place , almost no locals. Good atmosphere around Labi Hovuz complex. You can get a nice and coffee and ice cream. But wouldnt recommend meals
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October 26, 2024
Beautiful but very very very expensive everything
September 14, 2024
Beautiful place But very very very expensive food. No good
December 3, 2023
Nice place to visit. The atmosphere here is unusual, really recommend you going there to gain some unforgettable experience at the old city of Bukhara.
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January 10
Pleaant place
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July 15, 2024
Staff was very hospitable. Atmosphere was very pleasant and friendly. Uzbek meals were very delicious
April 15
Vso vkusno👍
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December 3, 2024
Wonderful 💙
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April 23
narmalno
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December 16, 2023
Historical city center of old Bukhara. It's all full of people always. Nice restaurants are over there, nice food, nice atmosphere.
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April 19, 2024
Feel discrimination against South Asian people. They do not allow us to seat even table was empty
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May 6, 2024
Always pleasant atmosphere
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September 13, 2024
Delicious food
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November 8, 2024
Legendarno
December 19, 2023
Everything was good, delicious food, shashlik was great. Didn't make me wait too long.
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November 22, 2023
The place doesn't open in time.
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September 28, 2023
Very nice evening place, you can enjoy with traditional food.
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May 10, 2024
Water and pound as a central part of part of the old city
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October 26, 2023
Mne ochen' ochen' nravitsya
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May 7
Sovetuyu Vsem
September 30, 2023
Best place to relax
December 7, 2023
very beautiful
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November 14, 2023
Best memory
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November 21, 2023
best place
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December 24, 2023
Chudesno
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June 8, 2023
Super location
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December 2, 2023
Ok
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October 18, 2023
Good place
March 22, 2023
supper
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April 26
A beautiful historical place, near excavations, water, a fountain, you can eat with a view of the fountain, the monument to old man Hottabych, it is convenient to make an appointment, my friends and I could not meet, we made an appointment near old man Hottabych, everyone knows this place. We also ate nearby in old Bukhara 2 times with a view of the sights, you only need to take meat, fish is not very tasty, you also need to reserve in advance, the people are friendly, everyone knows the Russian language, both old and young.
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November 24, 2024
A great place for lunch with a gorgeous view of the madrasah and a small pond. Fast service, delicious food. The prices are average, quite good for a tourist place.
You can also sit inside the restaurant itself, where it will be warmer. In general, I recommend it! For the sake of the view, you definitely need to visit.
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March 28
We arrived in the city early in the morning from Tashkent and looked into this wonderful place. Despite the fatigue from the journey, we immediately felt the comfort and hospitality here. The breakfasts were delicious, and the hodgepodge was especially satisfying — it was rich and full-bodied. The prices are quite reasonable, which was also a pleasant surprise.
The atmosphere here is really relaxing: next to the tables on the street there is a small lake where graceful swans swim, and there are many tourists enjoying the views. The staff is polite, the service is fast.
If you find yourself in these parts and get hungry, be sure to come here — you won't regret it!
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October 22, 2024
A great place where you can have a delicious meal. It is located in the very center of the Old Town. The tables are located around an artificial pond in which swans and ducks swim. It's a very atmospheric place in the evening. The menu is varied and delicious. The service is fast. Nearby there are shopping malls where you can choose souvenirs. If you are nearby, visit and taste delicious Uzbek dishes
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January 29
Wonderful interior, excellent location, rich menu. All this makes this restaurant one of the best in Bukhara. What I particularly liked was the early start of work. You can have a good breakfast when other establishments are still asleep. The dishes I've tried are very well cooked.
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April 6
We were in Bukhara on the weekend, and we came to this place for lunch and dinner.
The atmosphere of this restaurant is just a cannon, a lake, swans, music.
This place is not in competition.
I would like to express my special gratitude to the waiter Oybek, he is a master of his craft, serving 1000 out of 100.
In the end, he even gave us a souvenir.
Thanks!!!!
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May 6
The food quality is good, everything is delicious, but there are a lot of people for such an area, the queues are huge to sit down at the table and then wait for the waiters to clear the table and take the order. Everyone is trying, everyone is running, maybe not enough workers. It's very noisy, plus the music is loud, so you can't sit still and talk there. The place is certainly very pleasant.
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April 28
A good restaurant, prompt service, a very extensive menu, top location - the very center of Bukhara. The tables are located around a small reservoir. There is a monument to Khoja Nasreddin nearby
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February 8
One of the very famous restaurants in Bukhara with exquisite oriental cuisine. The favorite place of tourists in the city center. Especially on a hot summer day, fountains turn on, and in the evenings you can also listen to music and songs in different languages.
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May 5
It turned out to be our favorite restaurant in the old town in Bukhara. Delicious cuisine, tables around the lake where ducks and swans swim, and a fountain in the middle. Despite the full board, the waiters quickly placed the order and quickly brought the dishes. They are friendly and willing to communicate. The menu is diverse. My sincere recommendation
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April 29
If you want to be in a fairy tale, visit this cozy restaurant. Located in the center of the old town.
With music, a fountain and swans.
The food is excellent...
delicious, beautiful and in Uzbek Rakhmat.
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April 19
April 2025. We visited this place several times during the trip. The place is very touristic. If you want a specific table or, for example, a table closer to the pond, it is better to book in advance. There are a lot of people in the evenings. Prices are slightly above average. But all the shortcomings of the institution were corrected by the charm of an uncle named Muhammad! Respect to him! A very sincere person! In general, the institution can be recommended for a visit.
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March 31
The pilaf in the restaurant is very tasty, I advise friendly waiters, clean and beautiful, everything is very ancient and beautiful nearby, I advise everyone to visit the city of Bukhara
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