Siab Bazaar
1424 reviews
March 15
I like the Siab bazaar. You can find anything you want. But the prices are little bit high and you have to negotiate for 10 to 15 minutes then you can buy anything in a suitable price.
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October 19, 2024
Really interesting place that you can find anything you want. Uzbek cultural stuff also existed there. More space to walk around
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January 20
The heart of samarkand. I go here to get groceries sometimes. It’s cheap asf if youve got bargaining skills
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February 9
Marvelous place. Everything you can find. Best quality of fruits and vegetables. Love this place
September 27, 2024
You have to bergain very well while purchase.But environment is good
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May 21, 2024
One of famous bazaars in Samarkand. You can buy some food, clothes and gifts. Try local bread and sweets.
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March 8
Super
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April 28, 2024
Bazar otlichniy
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August 25, 2024
Very Good
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November 12, 2023
Samiy ludshiy bazar
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June 4, 2023
Not abig variety of products. Whet comes to cleanness it is not favorable.
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March 7, 2024
Super
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October 29, 2023
So good
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November 14, 2024
The bazaar is large, almost all the stalls are under canopies or in pavilions, trying to escape from the summer heat)) The assortment is diverse, they sell fresh vegetables and fruits, dried, dried, and cooked. There are cafes, different dishes, some delicious, and some for an amateur, they took one of the dishes - Uighur lagman, some spice was added there, in the form of a black pod, very specific, only spoils the whole taste. We bought samsa, with meat - beef (with lamb, there is tension in samsa here, too, as in Tashkent))), with potatoes, with pumpkin, with pumpkin, it has a very good and harmonious taste, we did not even expect that it turns out so well, and the salinity is in moderation!)) There are also many different national clothes, household goods, dishes, souvenirs, many things that you can see and choose, you can also bargain, but with some it is a normal process, and with individuals it is straight with a creak and great displeasure, you can not say that this is a Central Asian bazaar)) Surprisingly, in Samarkand there are postcards with views of historical monuments, but in Tashkent there are no such postcards, from the word at all, it is absent as a class))) Of course, there are only merchants in the bazaar again, there are significantly fewer buyers. Prices on average are about the same as in Tashkent. You can't find a toilet just like that, without navigation or requests, and not all cafes have it, and like in the whole of Uzbekistan they are with Gulkin's nose, and then they are mostly paid!
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December 22, 2024
The most central bazaar. Here you can buy local products, souvenirs and spices.
You can also exchange money at a favorable rate. There are two guys offering an exchange here, better than in a bank. I was watching a program about this market on the Internet, and they were showing these guys. I exchanged it with them.
When buying, you can definitely bargain. Be sure to check whether they give you something or not. When you try something, be sure to check that the seller does not slip something else when selling. It is better to buy white sour-milk balls not from local gypsies sitting on the ground, but rather in an ordinary supermarket! Souvenir grandfathers are cool, but they're too expensive everywhere.
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October 2, 2024
One of the oldest food bazaars in Samarkand. According to peremitr, shops sell national clothes, tableware, textiles, souvenirs. There are many craft workshops. In the center there is an old teahouse with inexpensive and delicious cuisine.
The market itself is located on Islam Karimov pedestrian street in the center of the old city, next to the Bibi Khanum Mosque.
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October 26, 2024
The largest selection of souvenirs, some cheaper, some more expensive. It is necessary to bargain for each position, the closing mirror with the inscription Samarkand has been lowered from 45,000 to 30,000. But in general, everything is expensive if you convert it into rubles, but there are very interesting things as souvenirs. There are a lot of imported fruits, they don't sell much of their own, but you can find them. Imported grapes 15,000 - 20,000 sums, local 7000 - 8000. A lot of changes, the course is starting to be offered at the rate of 1:120, the best is 1:128.
What is the worst is a lot of gypsy beggars. It's just a horror and they shake hands until you pay attention and leave.
In general, it is more of a grocery market with a lot of spices and sweets. The locals are very unhappy if they give you a try, but you refuse. So you can eat so much in an hour that you don't need lunch.
In general, you definitely need to go if you are going to Samarkand
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December 1, 2024
It's a picturesque place. In the upper part of the bazaar, designed for tourists, everything is clean and tidy. There are no price tags. Prices are named according to the appearance and language of the buyer.
The lower part of the bazaar is dirty, and in some places it is just dirty. but they serve great pilaf and you can shop relatively inexpensively.
Oh yes, don't forget to try the freshly squeezed pomegranate juice. It is five times cheaper than in Istanbul.
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October 14, 2024
It's cool to have a real bazaar, a collective farm market, large, for every taste, spices, vegetables, fruits, clothing rows, fabrics. Sweets & lots, sellers politely invite and treat, offer tea. You need to bargain when buying, they give in!)))
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December 1, 2024
Siab Bazaar is not just a market, it is a real symbol of Samarkand, where ancient traditions are intertwined with modernity. Here you will be greeted by an abundance of colors, scents and smiles of local merchants. You can find everything at the bazaar: from fresh fruits and vegetables to the famous Samarkand bread and fragrant spices. Each shop is a little story, and the sellers themselves are always ready to tell you about their product and treat you to a tasting. 🍎
A walk along the rows with oriental sweets brings special pleasure. Lokum, halva, apricots, dried berries and nuts are a real paradise for sweet tooths! And the famous Samarkand flatbreads baked in a tandoor will not leave anyone indifferent. Their aroma and taste are what you will want to take with you in memory of the city. 🥨
Siab Bazaar is also a cultural heritage. Located near the Bibi Khanum Mosque, it has been an important part of city life for centuries. The atmosphere of the bazaar still retains the spirit of oriental trade and hospitality.
Do you want to learn more about the rich history and culture of the bazaar? Book a guided tour with our guide! He will show you the most interesting places, tell you about the secrets of the bazaar and help you choose the best souvenirs. With our travel company, you can not only visit the bazaar, but also explore Samarkand from all its sides — bright, delicious and unforgettable! 🛍️
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March 26, 2024
Siab Bazaar in Samarkand is just a magical place where you can plunge into the atmosphere of a real oriental market. Located in the center of the city, the bazaar pleases with its diversity and authenticity.
Here you will find everything you could wish for: from exquisite souvenirs and national clothes to fresh fruits and spices. Many merchants offer their goods, creating a unique atmosphere of trade and exchange of cultural values.
I was especially pleased that there are street money changers at the entrance to the bazaar, where you can easily exchange money at a favorable rate of $ 100 - 1250000 soums. It is convenient and saves time, allowing you to fully enjoy shopping.
Siab Bazaar is a place where every visitor can find something to their liking and take with them a piece of the oriental atmosphere. I highly recommend this bazaar to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the world of real oriental trade and see a wonderful combination of tradition and modernity.
There are many attractions worth visiting near the Siab Bazaar in Samarkand. Here are some of them:
1. Bibi Khanum: The famous Bibi Khanum Mosque, built in the XV century, is a short walk from the bazaar. This amazing architectural structure is considered one of the symbols of Samarkand.
2. Ulugbek stele: In honor of the famous scientist and ruler Ulugbek, a stele was erected, which is one of the oldest astronomical instruments in the world. It is also located next to the bazaar.
3. The historical center of Samarkand: Around the Siab bazaar there are many ancient streets, buildings and architectural monuments that are part of the historical center of the city of Samarkand.
4. Guri-Amir Mausoleum: The beautiful mausoleum where Timurid ruler Timur is buried is located a few kilometers from the bazaar.
5. Registan: One of the main attractions of Samarkand, the Registan architectural complex
After visiting the bazaar, you can easily combine it with a tour of other interesting places in the center of Samarkand.
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November 1, 2024
Very lively, delicious, you need to bargain, but... purely for sports interest - they will throw off a little, everyone is very friendly, they treat you a lot and give you a try, if you need to change money - just say a word - they will change, do not be afraid!
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December 12, 2024
The ancient bazaar is amazing in size. There is everything. The kind attitude of the sellers. A lot of products and fruits are sold from their farmsteads and gardens. There are decent cafes at the bazaar. Pleasant memories remain from visiting the bazaar for a long time. Many sights of the ancient city are within walking distance from the auction.
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February 13
If you want to leave all your money somewhere, then go here.
Both the tourist section and the main part of the bazaar are very colorful. If you want to buy ceramics with traditional paintings, it is better to take them here, because it is cheaper than at tourist sites and souvenir shops.
All spices will be given to smell or taste. You will also try all the sweets and leave with a couple of kilograms of halva and nuts in your suitcase.
Well, since this is a bazaar, then bargaining is appropriate.
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August 22, 2024
A very diverse assortment of the market. Here you can find food products, in particular fruits, vegetables, oriental sweets, traditional bread, gifts, souvenirs, clothes, dishes, and everything in the national style, just a market for tourists so that they can buy gifts for relatives and friends. And the prices here are more reasonable compared to other places.
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January 2
A real oriental bazaar, very colorful and beautiful. They sell almost everything here: souvenirs, fruits, vegetables, clothes, meat, fish...
You definitely need to bargain, otherwise buy at exorbitant prices, as we do.
It is located next to Bibi Khanum, you will not pass by
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November 19, 2024
The location of the bazaar is very convenient. You leave the Registan ensemble to walk a little along a cozy alley. The market is large and diverse. Sellers bargain easily. I really liked it. We didn't leave without shopping.
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March 1
A stunningly atmospheric market where you can find everything your heart desires. For tourists from Russia, merchants provide the opportunity to pay by transfer to a card, which is very convenient. Prices, of course, are formed on the move, but you can and should bargain.
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November 11, 2024
A large market where they sell products, things and much more. There are also various cafes and tea houses. The prices for non-local sellers behind the counter are announced somewhere 2 times more expensive than for local ones. When bidding, they can partially throw it off. As for cafes, I recommend going to those where there is a menu with prices, and if there is no menu, then ask prices in advance, otherwise lunch will become more expensive than in a restaurant.
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October 6, 2024
Siab market, one of the oldest markets in Samarkand. It is famous for having a large selection of dried fruits, nuts, oriental sweets and, of course, Samarkand flatbread. In the market, Tajik is mainly spoken and communicated with each other. When visiting the market, it is necessary to check the prices, for example, of the same dried fruits, in chain stores (Basket, Wholesaler), in order to avoid buying a particular product at inflated prices. The market is colorful, although it has been increasingly refined lately.
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September 28, 2024
It's very atmospheric.Of course, this is no longer an ancient bazaar, but the atmosphere of the Oriental Bazaar is still there. A full-fledged assortment of the Uzbek market : dried fruits, fruits, vegetables, spices, souvenirs and much more.
We talked with the merchant, very interestingly, on any topic. Everyone speaks Russian.
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October 1, 2024
clean, neat, calm, there are shopping malls with manufactured goods and electronics, which pleases. Beggars and beggars are not noticed. there is a teahouse on the territory, however, it is very slowly served.
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October 12, 2024
A real oriental bazaar. There is everything here: fabrics and clothes, and food, and a tea house where you will be very well fed. And if desired, after haggling, you can buy EVERYTHING at pleasant prices...
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November 8, 2024
Food stalls must be visited in order to better understand the history and nature of the country. Sellers will be happy to tell you about the product, they will definitely offer to try (I do not advise, although it is tasty but unwashed), tea, fruits, nuts, pomegranate juice - the eyes run away from abundance. Be sure to bargain!
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December 29, 2024
A real oriental market. As they say, come and fly! Fruits, rice, vegetables, nuts, national clothes, dishes, souvenirs, there is everything. Bargain)
She left with huge packages))
There are no disadvantages. The products in Samarkand are delicious and real.
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October 13, 2024
Siab market has long been famous for its oriental dried fruit shops, national handicraft products, fruits, vegetables and consumer goods, affordable prices. The market is ready to serve not only locals, but also tourists.
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October 12, 2024
Prices on the market, as well as in Moscow in marketplaces for dried fruits and nuts, tortillas are beautiful but not tasty, seasonal fruits and in Moscow are inexpensive at some kind of food market, it is not reasonable to carry something, so take a snack for a day or two on the spot
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February 21
It is the largest market in the whole of Central Asia and the most visited place after Registan. It was formed in ancient times and was part of the Great Silk Road. Now it occupies more than 70 thousand square meters. m.
You can buy anything you want here. From pickled beetroot to lamb carcass, from magnets to national clothes. In general, there is everything, the main rule is to bargain, because tourists can be seen without an armed glance and prices rise at lightning speed from sellers, but we are also not blind.😀
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September 20, 2024
One of the old food bazaars of Samarkand. According to peremitr, shops also sell national clothes, tableware, textiles, souvenirs. There are many craft workshops. There are several cafes on the territory of the bazaar where you can have a snack. The market itself is located on Islam Karimov pedestrian street in the city center. The opening hours of the bazaar are from 5 am to 19 pm.
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October 28, 2024
The choice of goods is good, some souvenirs are cheaper than in other places, but you need to bargain actively and skillfully here. In general, the price is reduced extremely reluctantly, both for food and spices, and for ceramics.
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February 4, 2024
A great bazaar. A huge selection. Cleanly, product ranges are convenient to choose and compare. The atmosphere is good, the sellers are unobtrusive. There is everything for every taste and purse. There are ATMs, a pharmacy, cafes. Money can be exchanged at money changers or directly from sellers. The course is profitable. Change can be given in any currency (ask in advance). You can buy everything you need, you can eat, you can just walk around and stare
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January 8
A beautiful place, clean, tidy, conveying the atmosphere of Uzbekistan, but with Moscow prices. There's no point in taking anything home with you. Of course, you can buy it in order to eat. There are very beautiful ceramic pieces. You can think about buying them, they can become excellent souvenirs.
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October 11, 2024
A huge bazaar, we haven't been to it for a long time. You can buy a lot of things! I liked the prices and the assortment. True, few people speak Russian, but we were lucky when we bought melons, there was a local family nearby, they were happy to help us choose a melon themselves and also beat out a discount from the seller.
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January 3
This is the largest collective farm market in Samarkand. Both locals and tourists shop there. There is everything. Fruits, vegetables, meat, spices, nuts, pickles... there are shops with manufactured goods around the perimeter. You can't even list them all. Not visiting it means not visiting Uzbekistan.
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October 22, 2024
We didn't notice any special color. Yes, it's huge. But there are a lot of Chinese consumer goods.and it was the local goods that I wanted. We were impressed- the greedy rows! That's where it's really unusual.and, by the way, it's pretty tasty)
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January 15
A must-have for a tourist in Samarkand.
Unlike Tashkent and Bukhara, the market is small and touristic, but despite this, you can bargain for good prices (about half of the originally announced ones).
It was at this market that we managed to buy all the souvenirs, as well as try different varieties! Pomegranate juice.
There is only pilaf in the cafe, unsanitary conditions, no heating, hot water, toilet on the street, as well as many places in Uzbekistan, but we ate there anyway with the children. It's delicious, cheap, and no one got poisoned.
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October 11, 2024
A great place to buy local products and goodies. You can also bargain a lot. It is noticeably cheaper here than in the city. The color is excellent.
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March 23, 2024
We strongly recommend taking all souvenirs and textiles only here. We traveled around Tashkent and Bukhara, but the best prices and choice are here. Bidding is mandatory! They take both rubles and dollars at the normal exchange rate. So don't hesitate. The local real cuisine is also here. It is necessary to go to one of the entrances. There are several taverns in the rows. The cafe, which is delicious in the middle of the bazaar, but the prices are overpriced.
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October 7, 2024
This bazaar from the main entrance is only for tourists!! The prices there are for tourists. The local market starts elsewhere - find it. All prices that you will see here in other places will be 2-3 times cheaper. Sellers are very aggressive (I know what the market is and how they sell there), but here you will feel their aggression and their complete lack of interest in selling you what you need.
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September 29, 2024
the prices are great, but if you need something like that, you will need to look for it and you will find it, the assortment is mainly fruits, vegetables, nuts, spices, souvenirs (knives, knitwear, etc.), consumer goods. There are a lot of beggars, there are a lot of them, and no one is chasing them there.
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