Esfahan
This impeccably run place offers three-star rooms at one-star prices, which makes up for the rather poor location – it is a long walk from the town centre…
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Umm Qais
With modest rooms above a bakery (guess where the bread for breakfast comes from?), and located a stone’s throw from the ruins, this is a friendly, family…
Masirah Island
This delightful hotel, near Al Maha petrol station on the road leading southeast out of town, has large, fancy rooms with exotic reproduction furniture…
Shiraz
Popular with Arab visitors seeking medical treatment in Shiraz, this is a reasonable option for self-catering travellers as its rooms offer quiet,…
Sharqiya Sands
Being refurbished at the time of research, this lovely camp (formerly Al Areesh Camp) lies on the edge of a silver sand dune, with local Bedouin villages…
Sur
Billed as a grand new addition to Sur's limited accommodation options, this hotel hasn't lived up to expectations, with ill-kempt corridors, already…
Shiraz
Popular with Iranian tourists and business travellers, rooms in the new wing of this old-fashioned place are large, quiet and reasonably well equipped…
Wadi Musa
Mövenpick runs this opulent choice as a sister hotel to the one near the entrance to Petra. Most rooms have views over the valley, but the windows are…
West Bank
Al Yasmeen's location in the heart of the Old City makes it a perennially popular choice with both local and international tourists visiting Nablus. Staff…
Iran
This simple but homely place has very reasonably priced en suite rooms at the front. Darker, cheaper ones with shared toilets and no shower at all are…
Hajar Mountains
Modern and clean, this business hotel offers spacious rooms with tiled floors arranged off large bright corridors. Some rooms sport a sliver of balcony,…
Abu Dhabi
Midway between town and the airport, the Ibis has small but comfortable rooms decked out in rich hardwoods, a quiet location, a pleasant terrace and an…
Dubai
Terrific service-minded staff, a sunny rooftop pool and a good location give this place a considerable edge. You'll be steps from the beach, Jumeirah…
Golan Heights
Think of it as luxury camping: up to 50 guests sleep on mattresses on the smooth wooden floor of a large, bright hall, subdivided by curtains for a bit of…
Wadi Rum
Close to the road and accessible by car, this basic camp is in the undercliff of the escarpment, on the edge of a wide plain. It has a reputation for…
Iran
Token columns on the facade and touches of gilt inside give a little lift to this midrange hotel, whose hard-bedded rooms have been recently renovated…
Aqaba
With its black-and-white marble reception desk and painted mirrors, the Al Shula makes quite a statement. Rooms are very simple, but most have balconies…
Iran
Central, though rather soulless, the Apadana is within easy walking distance of most of the sights, and the downstairs restaurant is reliable. Staff can…
Iran
While hardly glorious, this affordable hotel isn't as bad as you might fear from the derelict building in which the reception is housed. But the whole…
Iran
Situated right on Astane Sq, and with grand views of the shrine, this modest hotel is in a prime position for visiting the highlights of Qom. The entrance…
Southeastern Iran
Yadegar is the only homestay within the intriguingly timeless settlement of Dehseif, tucked behind that village's ruined caravanserai/citadel ruin. It's…
Wadi Musa
A large marble foyer with leather sofas makes an impressive entrance to this newly refurbished hotel. Corridors are simple enough but the quality of new…
Iran
The porticoed Mehmansara Shahrdari has spacious, very comfortable rooms and a decent restaurant featuring great photos of local beauty spots. It’s in…
Oman
This new hotel in a modern block in the centre of new Barka is convenient for an early getaway for explorations of the Batinah Plain. Rooms are bland but…
Northern Saudi Arabia
Most of Haql's accommodation options are along Route 55 and resemble something out of a '70s British sitcom; this is the best of a bad bunch. Rooms are…
Ramallah
Tucked away on a quiet street close to the Khalil Sakakini Cultural Centre, this is a smart, clean midrange option with a pool, a gym and corridors lined…
Khasab
There are good views here from the small rooms, but what really distinguishes this hotel is the chocolate-caramel swirls of the marble basins. The average…
Saudi Arabia
Hail’s former top hotel is struggling to keep pace with the growing competition, hence the low prices. Rooms are basic but comfy, though quite tired…
Tel Aviv
This self-titled 'mini hotel' near the Old Port offers something that is very rare in Tel Aviv – stylish accommodation for those on a budget. Though small…
Ramallah
This is a reliable midrange option 15 minutes' walk downhill from the centre of town and next to Sangria's. Many of the rooms come with kitchen facilities…
Iran
A short walk from the Ali Sadr caves is this reliable inn, with comfortable rooms, functional bathrooms, restaurant with a view and opportune wallpaper…
Iran
Cheap, self-contained rooms with en suites, cookware and migraine-inducing colour schemes lie right near the beach. Heading south, 2.5km from the border,…
Iran
In Maran village, Nematullah Mansukia can provide a simple homestay with great home-cooked meals (around US$4). By arrangement he can also organise mules…
Iran
Overlooking the canal that feeds the waterfalls, the Jahangardi has clean, comfortable rooms that are a bit of a hike from Shushtar's main attractions …
Iran
Gonbad's only decent hotel is lacking sophistication but does have new furniture, a pleasant lobby/lounge and sit-down toilets in a few of the rooms. Some…
Iran
By mosaferkhaneh (lodging house) standards the Farshchi is a cosy, friendly place with something of a family atmosphere. Most of the rooms are large, with…
Iran
Mr Gholami’s cheap and cheerful guesthouse is about 300m east of Naqsh-e Jahan (Imam) Sq above an ice-cream shop. The simple rooms have hard beds and…
Iran
This four-star hotel 2km southeast of the shrine is the sleeping option of choice for visiting dignitaries and rooms are well maintained, making up for…
Tehran
Far from most sights, but close to the trendy Afriqa Blvd (Jordan) area, the Pariz is functional and reasonable value. Rooms are set up as studio…
Iran
A three-star hotel with five-star prices and an attitude problem. The rooms are fine, but almost everything else isn't, though it's a good place if you…
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