Must see hotels in Asmara

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A lovely boutique-ish hotel housed in an Italian villa constructed in 1899, with cushy rooms decorated with period furniture and communal areas awash with…

A good place to bunk down if you're after style without breaking the bank. This mellow pension from the early 1900s is set in a converted villa and…

One block south of Harnet Ave, the Khartoum offers super-clean rooms, and the shared bathrooms are probably the cleanest-smelling bathrooms this side of…

This simple but welcoming pension is housed on the 3rd floor of an apartment just opposite the Catholic cathedral. The uncluttered rooms are kept in good…

This professionally run outfit is kept in top nick, featuring a fine selection of cheerful rooms with all the creature comforts (including hard-to-find wi…

On the airport road about halfway into town, this upscale hotel is both the city's nicest and most expensive, with facilities to match. Discounts are…

Tucked back slightly from the road, this discreet pension is a serene oasis in the heart of town. It's cosy, with a plant-filled courtyard and sweet-as…

A reliable middle-of-the-road option, with smallish rooms and a greenery-filled garden at the back. Wi-fi is available, but sluggish at times.

Right in the heart of town, the friendly staff and modern rooms make this a comfortable launching point from which to explore Asmara.

A great-value option not far from the centre, with well-scrubbed rooms and a quality on-site bar and restaurant.

Small and simple rooms at this city-centre pension are set off a quiet interior courtyard. Bargain for discounts on stays of five days or longer.