Masirah Island
The gloomy lobby of this Egyptian-run hotel is a bit dispiriting, as are the basic, cavernous rooms. It is clean, however, and the location at the end of…
Must-see hotels in Middle East
Iran
The excellent central location right on Engelab Sq is the best thing about the Sepid. The glitz of the lobby doesn't carry over to the overpriced,…
Iran
New and totally blinged up, the Maral offers balconied rooms and well-appointed suites a 300m stroll west of Hassankeif Sq. There's a pool, a billiards…
Amman
More budget than boutique, this hotel near the Roman theatre has a dizzying array of prices according to views, balconies and bathrooms, but once checked…
Iran
If you're arriving from Azerbaijan, walk directly south (150m) from the border post and turn right. The Belal is opposite a small park. Some English is…
Iran
It has all the charm of a 1960s hospital ward, but rooms are clean, bright and cheap – and the location is very central, just off Kargar Sq beyond the…
Beirut
Recently renovated rooms in this well-located hotel in the heart of Hamra are on the bland side but offer plenty of space, low beds and desks. Some have a…
Masirah Island
With multiple beds, commodious bathrooms and a lot of Arab chintz, you can forgive the goats sitting on the doorstep. This is the biggest and most…
Iran
Located on Astane Sq, this hotel's location makes up for any finesse it lacks in interior design! Large windows face onto the square with the illuminated…
Iran
On a hill above the northern edge of town, the Eram has adequate rooms and fine views of the surrounding mountains. It's a 4km slog from the bus terminal,…
Saudi Arabia
Decorated in browns and creams as if they're giant crème caramels, the uninspiring rooms are nevertheless comfortable and clean. The hotel is conveniently…
Iran
Quiet, elegant rooms are tastefully finished in this nondescript brick bunker that sees a lot of groups. South of the centre, it's on its own hill above…
Kuwait City
The rooms may be a little dated and pretty basic, but the smaller rooms are good-value for solo travellers. The hotel is bright and friendly, and it's…
Iran
A budget option a short walk over the riverbed from the shrine, this establishment offers basic clean accommodation. Crossing the road from the 7th Alley…
Saudi Arabia
This hotel has large, clean rooms in a good location within walking distance of the old town and other key sites, but that's about it, because that's…
Jordan
Located near the campus of Yarmouk University, off University St. Rooms are spacious but tired. The hotel has a popular cafe and restaurant.
Shiraz
A clean and tidy option in easy walking distance of the city centre, this no-frills hotel in an aging concrete block has at least recently refurbished…
Iran
Useful only if you've got your own vehicle, the huge Espinas sits alone on a lagoon 6km south of Astara, with nice views of the surrounding mountains…
Iran
Handily central, located between Sa’at and Beheshti Sqs, the Rostan is a block and a half from the railway station. Turn right at the first big roundabout…
Tehran
Located behind the old US embassy grounds, the Safir is better known for its subterranean Indian tandoor restaurant. But it also has reliably clean,…
Jebel Akhdar
This new villa offers simple, sparsely furnished but clean rooms with tiled floors in the middle of Jebel Akhdar's main town. No food is provided, but it…
Wadi Musa
One of the most elegant hotels in the area, though remote in every sense from the experience of Petra. Services include a pool, several restaurants, a…
Esfahan
A friendly, family-run establishment on the corner of a busy junction, this budget hotel offers reasonable rooms with private bathroom. It is connected…
Golan Heights
Cheap sleeps in basic, 10-sided wooden cabins with space for six; bathrooms are shared. The price includes admission to the zoo and activities at Ya'ar…
Southeastern Iran
The Saeed looks unpromising but actually offers unexpectedly pleasant, clean rooms if you can score one of the front-facing, en suite options. Those at…
Aqaba
This budget option on the main street is well-placed, though it won't win any prizes for excitement. Rooms are decent and spacious, but avoid the ones at…
Iran
This big brick and blue-glass place has clean, comfortable rooms that are the best in Bijar. It's about 3km from the centre, at the roundabout marking the…
Iran
Great for self-catering families, these apartments (with kitchens) sleep up to six in two bedrooms. It's conveniently located within walking distance of…
Iran
Comfortable twin rooms and great-value, fully kitted-out apartments are offered at the humble Arash, just north of Shohoda Sq. Walk up Shohoda St north…
Iran
The lobby of the Darya conjures a desert oasis. The rooms do not. While clean and functional, they're also small and bereft of any tenderness. The…
Iran
The decor is slightly dated but rooms are large, comfy and very adequately equipped. The location – behind a small, pine-filled park set back from Azadi…
Iran
Bare-bones budget digs. Breakfast isn't included, but you can pay extra for it. The hotel's another 200m along Farmandari St after the Hotel Anza sign;…
Iran
In summer you might be able to find a concrete slab for your tent at this campground next to Laleh (Shohoda Qomran) Sq, 4.5km from the Azerbaijani border,…
Iran
In a fantastic central location opposite the bazaar, this opulent lair has heavy, almost baroque rooms with Jacuzzis. The staff is professional, and there…
Sharjah
Overlooking Khalid Lagoon, the 255-room Copthorne Hotel offers spacious, comfortable rooms dressed in easygoing beige. Solid facilities include spa, gym,…
Iran
Safe, cheap and central, this renovated guesthouse up an alley (the one past Yas Alley) presents basic, clean rooms. Some English is spoken and staff can…
Iran
Haddodi Restaurant, on the main street 50m east of the eagle statue, offers several twin rooms and a couple of larger apartments. Meals are available but…
Iran
With good, cheap rooms and friendly staff, the Miremad is situated on the busy inner ring rd. It's around a 25-minute hike to the centre, though there are…
North Coast
Rooms are somewhat spartan, but the beachside location of Amigo's is hard to beat; it's roughly 750m south of main drag HaGa’aton Blvd. Breakfast not…
Iran
Unsophisticated but neat, well-kept and spotlessly clean rooms share decent squat toilets and hot showers. The hotel's signed in Cyrillic 400m east of…
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