Sudan
If you want to catch the sunset over the Meroe pyramids, you can splash out at this characterful Italian-run venture set on a sandy ridge about 2km away…
Must-see hotels in Sudan
Khartoum
This oasis of low-key luxury and tranquillity in the upscale Riyadh neighbourhood is the perfect soft landing into Khartoum. Featuring plush bedding,…
Sudan
Such charm! Privacy, luxury and service are hallmarks of this lovely mudbrick Nubian-style structure built around flowering gardens with Jebel Barkal as a…
Sudan
Even if you're on a tight budget, consider spending a little more to enjoy the comforts of this well organised midrange venture. By far Port Sudan's…
Sudan
Perched on the riverbank with lovely views of the Nile, position alone would make this a good choice, but it's also an opportunity to stay in a simple yet…
Khartoum
This family-run hotel in Khartoum, the first choice of archaeologists, reeks of history and atmosphere. The Greek owners are very friendly and helpful…
Sudan
A touch of originality in Dongola? Yes, it's possible at this secluded property opening onto the eastern bank of the Nile (it's actually in Es Seleim,…
Sudan
This brightly painted Nubian house is real eye candy. Besides being a charmingly decorated place, this guesthouse has unadorned but clean rooms. It's…
Khartoum
Deservedly popular with tour operators, the Plaza has a central location, large rooms with pleasant bathrooms, efficient wi-fi, a decent restaurant and a…
Khartoum
A class act all around, this pear-shaped hotel is about as far away from the hubbub as you can get without leaving Khartoum. It has an indoor pool, a gym,…
Khartoum
City explorers with a romantic streak will be utterly enchanted by this luxe blend of old-world class and Arabic aesthetics. Retire to chic and…
Sudan
Friendly, low-key and peaceful are good descriptions of the day-to-day atmosphere that prevails in this compact resort perched only a metre or so from the…
Sudan
This reassuring choice gives off a serious hotel vibe, with professional staff and an impressive lobby. The motel-like rooms are lacking in charm and some…
Khartoum
Bathrooms here are spotless and beds have crisp, clean linen, but rooms are unlikely to inspire prose on your Facebook page and the overwhelming feel is…
Sudan
Set beside the Nile south of the bridge, the Imperial is a touch overpriced, but it's still not a bad deal for Wadi Medani, where good hotels are…
Sudan
A good bang-for-your-buck choice, the Qasr has large rooms that are thoroughly sanitised, with bathrooms you won't dread using. It's on a peaceful stretch…
Sudan
Saray Timintay’s top selling points are its attractive gardens and relaxing setting. It features 16 sparse yet cleanish chalet-like rooms that are tightly…
Sudan
Ahmed has a couple of spartan but clean rooms with fans set around a sandy courtyard, not far from the museum and the temple. The communal bathrooms are…
Sudan
Sure, the exterior of the Basiri looks like a common apartment block, but once you enter the lobby things get much better, with nicely laid-out rooms …
Sudan
The Cleopatra (pronounced 'Kilopatra') is a commendable haunt located behind the Agricultural Bank of Sudan. A recent coat of orange paint has spruced up…
Sudan
This tranquil abode close to the railway lines on the southern edge of Atbara gets fresh coats of paint on a regular basis, which leaves it looking like…
Sudan
Probably the best of Gedaref's hotels (which is not saying a lot), Almotwakil is fine for a night. It has basic, unadorned rooms with passable bathrooms…
Khartoum
The Kabri's main draw is its reasonable rates, something lost to many Khartoum hoteliers. Of course you get what you pay for, but here at least that means…
Sudan
Just next to the museum and the western deffufa, this nicely laid-out guesthouse that has long been used by foreign archaeologists now welcomes visitors…
Khartoum
A fine choice in the area. Rooms are well appointed with a modernish feel, while the hotel as a whole offers good quality. Bathrooms are on the small size…
Sudan
This is a simple yet mellow and neat Nubian house with three rooms at the northern end of Tombos village, a short stroll from the archaeological site…
Sudan
Overlooking the railway lines, this is one of the most practical hotels in central Atbara, with presentable yet smallish rooms, competitive prices and a…
Khartoum
The slightly peeling walls and the ageing plumbing will give you a rude awakening, but otherwise the Dubai delivers the goods perfectly adequately, with…
Sudan
No frills, flounces or phones here, but this typical cheapie 200m south of Wadi Halfa's main road still does the trick if you're watching the pennies,…
Sudan
The rooms at this newish place are among Kassala's best, with tiled floors, decent bathrooms, city views from the top floors, a convenient location near…
Sudan
Opened in 2017, this midrange venture has 20 well-equipped rooms in a low-slung building. It's in a secluded place about 3km from the pyramids. There's an…
Khartoum
Clean, centrally located and a good deal for budget travellers, the Sharga manages to be cheap without being, you know, cheap.
Khartoum
Right by the Nile, this is a great place for overlanders, with patches of grass, enough shade and a clean ablution block.
Sudan
South of the main road right beside the new bus station, the Cangan is an acceptable fallback provided you opt for one of the eight pricier rooms (S£180)…
Khartoum
Good news for overlanders in their own vehicles – this place allows camping in the gardens, and has safe parking and passable toilet blocks for your use…
Sudan
Maintenance may not be this ageing hotel's strong point and most rooms are in need of a lick of paint (or varnish), but you're here for the ultra-central…
