Hotel Emir, Bukhara

The Emir Hotel is situated in the old Jewish quarter, only 50 yards from the historic complex around the Lyab i-Hauz pool and with good transport links across Bukhara. Converted from a historic merchant's house, the Emir retains many original features, with intricately carved covered walkways overlooking a courtyard. Rooms are simply furnished with colourful local textiles and decorative ceramic wall panels.