North Coast
Though rough around the edges, Juha's Guesthouse is becoming a surprise hit among backpackers detouring from Israel's tourist trail. Run by Jisr local…
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Iran
Next door to Taq-e Bustan, the Jamshid has an eccentric white-stone castle facade that could easily be mistaken for the entrance to an amusement park. The…
Oman
Given its location in the middle of almost nowhere, this well-run desert hotel in Mahout (also spelt 'Mahoot' and 'Mahouth') is a surprise find. With…
Iran
A converted school, the Farhangian has reasonably well-equipped though not luxurious ‘suites’ with kitchen and bathroom. Get the Qazvin tourist…
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
Dubai
Linked to the Mall of the Emirates, the Kempinski exudes modern European sophistication and is a perfect launch pad for a shopping immersion. The…
Iran
Run by the Iran Mountaineering Association, this large utilitarian hostel is base camp for many of those aiming to summit Mt Damavand. Bunk beds in the…
Jebel Akhdar
Near the junction to the upper plateau and without a view, this hotel feels empty even when full. With an open fire in the lobby in winter and a wind…
Jebel Akhdar
Encompassing a large tract of flat open space, ringed with magnificent mature juniper trees, this area makes a perfect wild campground. It neighbours the…
Bahrain
The only accommodation option on the Hawar Islands is getting a huge face lift and is starting to resemble a decent resort. Rooms are smart and come with…
Iran
This aging mehmanpazir has been given a sparkling facelift with shiny new floors, bright paintwork and new bedlinen, though some fittings remain worn and…
Jerusalem
Set within an atmospheric building that has existed in one form or another since 1155, this family-run guesthouse near Damascus Gate feels threadbare…
Oman
Given the moniker 'White Beach' because of its fine, powdery sand, this is the most popular beach for wild camping along this part of the coast. There are…
Israel
Unlike most of the other hotels in Netanya, Orit is a cute, homely place that's slightly out of the city centre in a peaceful, residential area. Run by a…
Sharqiya Sands
This new camp, accessed from near Al Wasil, looks a bit raw, with rows of concrete cabins that don't quite blend in with the landscape. It's a peaceful…
Al Afiah Corniche Hotel Apartment
Sur
Don't get excited by the sparkling pillars holding up the porch: the glamour doesn't extend to the plain and cavernous interior. That said, rooms are…
Bur Dubai
Opened in mid-2018, this new building was designed to emulate local traditional architecture with sand-coloured rough-hewn walls and rooms set on two…
Dead Sea
This hotel is pleasant, if not quite as refined as others on the Dead Sea. It has a medical/dermatological spa, private beach access, a big pool and a…
Bahrain
This tired but clean little resort is a decent budget option for those spending more than a day in the area. It has its own clean, private beach, a cafe,…
Southeastern Iran
Tucked into ruggedly contoured hills in a sharp stream valley around 4km southwest of Birjan's southern ring road, this upper-market layered hotel has…
Oman
This old faithful, located on Hwy 23, 10km northwest of Al Wasil, has returned to a sleepy hollow after its brief flowering as a trendy little sleepover…
Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort
United Arab Emirates
This hotel put Fujairah on the beach-holiday map. Today, with its dimly lit lobby home to classic cars and throne-like velveteen chairs, it's looking old…
East Jerusalem
Most of the rooms at this splendidly located Vatican-owned guesthouse have wonderful views of the Old City and the Mount of Olives. While the building…
Golan Heights
Housed in an unpretentious 1970s complex on the edge of town, the 33 simple rooms, all with fridges, can sleep four to nine, making them a good option for…
Southeastern Iran
Want to sleep in a Unesco site? There are 15 relatively simple guest rooms in arched spaces to the right of the gatehouse as you enter the Shahzde Gardens…
Tel Aviv
Meet Dave, a more budget-conscious boutique hotel from the owners of Brown TLV. Set in a refurbished Bauhaus building a few minutes’ walk from Gordon…
Jerusalem
If staying a few nights in a convent sounds intriguing, book yourself into this 150-year-old pilgrim guesthouse on the Via Dolorosa. The stone walls and…
United Arab Emirates
It's a bit long in the tooth, and the room furnishings are very 1980s-esque, but if the staff learned to vacuum in the corners, this property, sitting…
Jerusalem
Seconds away from the markets, steeped in history, yet somewhat shabby, the Citadel is a perfect example of a hostel with unrealised potential. Parts of…
Jordan
With a variety of basic tents in a tranquil spot on high ground opposite Shobak Castle, this friendly campground set in a garden of hollyhocks has a clean…
United Arab Emirates
This old-fashioned, salmon-pink resort sits on a stretch of sand facing Dibba Rock, a popular diving and snorkelling site thanks to its shallow coral…
Haifa
In an enviable location in the middle of the German Colony, ensconced in a remodelled 19th-century house, this family-run hotel has four simple, pine…
St George’s Church Pilgrim House
Madaba
Although this guesthouse receives mainly Christian pilgrims, all travellers can expect a warm welcome here. Rooms are ascetically simple. If you encounter…
Al Ula
In an area where any tourist-ready accommodation is scarce, these apartments/hotel rooms in the heart of Al Ula's new town are good value for money. The…
Jeddah
Overlooking the Red Sea in North Jeddah, very close to the dive site Sharm Obhur Coral, the Bahadur is a family resort with a small floating water park…
Tel Aviv
Formerly known as the B'nei Dan Guest House, this is the only hostel located next to the peaceful Park HaYarkon. It is within walking distance of the Old…
Abu Dhabi
Showing its age a bit, the Crowne Plaza's rooms are big, bland and a tad old-fashioned. On the plus side though there are plenty of excellent reasons to…
Iran
Behind a mirrored-glass facade, this seven-storey tower hotel has comfortable rooms with springy beds, spangly bedcovers and towels in sealed bags for the…
Southeastern Iran
Tour groups typically end up at this 197-room behemoth at a motorway junction nearly 10km west of Kerman's centre. East-facing rooms survey distant…
Bur Dubai
This traditionally run hotel is a hop, skip and jump from BurJuman mall and metro station, and has well-kept, modern studios and one- or two-bedroom…
Dead Sea
This laid-back, all-vegetarian 'adventure hostel' has an old-time backpackers vibe and great chill-out areas. Furnishings are simple, but bunks are…
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