Hargeisa
The closest Hargeisa comes to a travellers’ hang-out, the Oriental can’t be beaten for convenience. Its ultracentral location is ideal if you want to…
Must-see hotels in Somaliland
Hargeisa
With its efficient, English-speaking reception staff, prolific facilities and surgical cleanliness, the Ambassador exudes an international confidence. The…
Somaliland
The City Plaza is a low-slung compound of cottages scattered amid a leafy garden full of birdsong. Service is professional, rooms are well appointed and…
Hargeisa
This classic, well-managed establishment is a perennial favourite for its quiet location, green surrounds, well-furnished yet unspectacular rooms and…
Somaliland
This venture consists of a handful of square ‘cottages’ scattered around a large property just spitting distance from Baathela Beach. Rooms are impersonal…
Hargeisa
Drop anchor here for a night or two if you need to reassure your family at home that you’re looking after yourself. Popular with Somali businessmen, this…
Hargeisa
A good, quality choice, the modernish Imperial Hotel is in a calm neighbourhood, but within walking distance of the centre. Expect well-appointed rooms,…
Somaliland
Don’t be fooled by the drab exterior of this multistorey building. Inside it’s much more appealing, with 18 well-scrubbed rooms (with or without bathrooms…
Somaliland
The Rays is the pick of Borama’s accommodation, and has neat rooms with excellent bathrooms and crisp, clean bedding. A huge drawcard is the quiet garden…
Hargeisa
As far as Hargeisa prices go, the Hadhwanaag is good value. The low-slung building occupies a leafy compound and is a five-minute walk away from the main…
Somaliland
Fine in a pinch, the Esco has sparse but acceptable rooms with furniture you would be happy to find at a flea market. Rooms vary in size, layout and…
Somaliland
A good safe bet well worth bookmarking if you intend to break up your journey in Sheekh. This venture comprises two three-bedroom bungalows that are well…
Somaliland
Rooms here are utterly simple (a bed and a mosquito net) and cleanliness is only just OK in the bathrooms – wear flip-flops to shower – but it’s a…
Somaliland
Accommodation options are thin on the ground here. Sanaag is a modest venture where you can relax in peace. It has spartan rooms with dank bathrooms. With…
Somaliland
This multistorey building gets an A+ for its clean rooms, ultra-central location, good beds and hygienic bathrooms. Another bonus is the rooftop…
Somaliland
Right in the centre, this venture doesn’t feel the need for fancy touches and what you see is what you get, which in this case is a bed plonked in a…
Hargeisa
A saunter from the main drag, this concrete lump is certainly not a paean to design but the prices are competitive, the rooms presentable and the location…
Somaliland
The Maanshaalah won’t hurt the hip pocket but the plumbing seems on the brink of collapse, mattresses are saggy and the bathrooms are a few scrubs short…
Somaliland
The Yaxye feels a little more modern than its equivalents elsewhere in the centre. Rooms are simple but tidy and quite spacious considering the price. The…
Hargeisa
This hotel was being built at the time of writing, and it looked promising, with well-equipped rooms with private bathrooms. It’s in a street running…
Somaliland
Cheap, well-maintained rooms with itty-bitty bathrooms. However, most of the singles have only interior windows. Cold water only. It’s close to the centre.
