Israel
Within a buttercream-coloured building, this spotless guesthouse is ideally located for road-trippers exploring the Judean Hills: it's just over 30…
Must-see hotels in Middle East
Wadi Musa
This hotel has undergone the most remarkable transformation from budget to boutique. The impressive makeover includes blue-lit ceilings, carved wooden…
Wadi Musa
Guests can’t get closer to the entrance to Petra without sleeping in a tomb – and indeed the hotel’s famous Cave Bar is located in one. Accommodation…
Kish Island
Iran's first (and only) over-water hotel, the Toranj is one of Kish’s best resorts. The 100 bungalows are built on stilts and come with the requisite…
Downtown Dubai
City explorers with a romantic streak will be utterly enchanted by this low-lying, luxe lakefront contender with its winning alchemy of old-world class…
Saudi Arabia
The pick of the hotels near the Prophet's Mosque, Dar Al Taqwa is highly sought after during peak periods, when prices can double, so book well in advance…
Hajar Mountains
This attractive marble-clad hotel once hosted members of the royal family. Now it has a grand foyer decorated with enormous lanterns, Arabian Nights–style…
Tripoli
Utterly charming, this rambling, historic dwelling has been repurposed for guests without sacrificing any of its traditional feel. Artfully combined with…
Esfahan
It may be a bit short on style, but the centrally located Hasht Behesht, run by a delightful family, is one of the best accommodation options in town,…
Beirut
Great for Hamra bar-hopping: it's opposite a whole string of them, and this modern hotel offers an excellent standard for the fair prices charged. Rooms…
Jerusalem
An oasis in the Old City, this hotel in a 400-year-old building has renovated light-flooded, floral-patterned rooms (ask for a corner room with a view)…
Lebanon
Tucked between the churches of St Stephen and St George and commanding wonderful sea views from its upper floors, this upmarket but casual hotel is a…
Madaba
For a home-away-from-home feeling, it’s hard to beat this tidy hotel near Al Mouhafada Circle. The rooms are cosy and there’s a spacious communal sitting…
Nizwa
This ever-friendly hotel, 4km east of the town centre, is wrapped around two swimming pools and a bar. With a vista of serrated mountains looming beyond,…
Amman
A lovely themed boutique hotel, with each of the stylish rooms decorated to match an Arabic music icon, from Umm Kulthum to Fairuz. There's keen attention…
Sur
Excellent value for money, this new hotel in the middle of town has been boldly designed, with primary-coloured seating, abstract artwork and giant vases…
Al Hamra
This atmospheric lodging, located in old Al Hamra, offers a chance to experience the usually hidden interior of Al Hamra's famous tall buildings. Saved…
Dhofar
Run by an Egyptian family, this beachside lodge is tastefully decked in natural materials and comprises upmarket cabins with minibar and outside bathrooms…
Oman
Shaped like a fort with watchtowers and a central courtyard, this hotel brings some welcome local character to Sohar's rather bland accommodation. Rooms…
Aqaba
Aqaba’s version of a boutique hotel, the Captain’s began life as a fish restaurant – still flourishing on the ground floor – and slowly evolved into this…
Iran
Soon to be a traveller's favourite, the Shushtar offers traditional-styled rooms that open onto a private palm-fringed courtyard. Breakfast is served in a…
Bur Dubai
Built in the shape of a pyramid, Raffles is a stylish hotspot with magnificent oversized rooms (with balconies) blending Asian and Middle Eastern design…
Iran
With two impressive portals at either end of a large central courtyard, this old caravanserai has been sensitively restored to suggest a continuity of…
Jerusalem
Rooms at the nostalgic Arthur Hotel employ fur-covered cushions, embroidered headboards and antique furnishings to conjure the 1920s. Jewel-toned rooms…
Tripoli
Tucked away in the depths of the port quarter, this enchanting spot is a brilliant renovation of a noble 19th-century mansion. Rooms are simply elegant,…
Jeddah
Decorated by the same designer who worked on Dubai’s famous sail-shaped Burj Al Arab, this five-star hotel prides itself on luxury. The dazzling decor…
Doha
Zubarah is proof that excellent value still exists in Doha, despite the profusion of pricey five-star hotels. The rooms here are excellent, with some…
Kuwait City
Situated on the edge of bustling Marina Crescent, within walking distance of Marina Mall, this low-rise hotel floats like a lily on the water’s edge and…
Nazareth
Adjacent to the residence of Nazareth’s Greek Orthodox mutran (‘bishop’ in Arabic), this family-run gem, with 11 rooms, occupies a gorgeous, 200-year-old…
Haifa
Budget travellers rightly flock to this charming guesthouse. A library and lounge are decked out with Turkish carpets, zany artwork and creeper plants,…
Wadi Musa
One of the friendliest and most efficiently run budget hotels in town, Cleopetra has bright, fresh rooms. There’s a communal sitting area in the lobby…
Haifa
Nestled in a snoozy residential part of northern Haifa, close to Bat Galim beach, is this immensely restful boutique hotel. The marine colour scheme,…
Esfahan
Located in the bazaar near the ancient Masjed-e Hakim (Hakim Mosque), this hotel is set around two courtyards in adjoining Safavid- and Qajar-period homes…
Iran
Surrounded by wasteland at the edge of an artificial lake, 4.5km southwest of the centre, this hotel might prompt you to wonder what the attraction is,…
Doha
Najd gives an excellent first impression with its beautiful lobby's stained-glass windows, coloured stone floor, feature wall covered with vases and…
Amman
This warm and friendly hotel has a winning location: you couldn’t be closer to the key sights without offering beds in the Forum. Rooms are bright and…
Beirut
This hopping joint in the shadow of the Charles Helou motorway has a range of rooms and single-sex dorms, a communal lounge, a garden nargileh cafe that…
Beirut
As classy as they come, the Albergo is undoubtedly Beirut's best hotel and is a wonderful choice for those who can afford the hefty price tag. Guests…
Manama
Slick contemporary furnishings, fabulous views and exemplary service (the floors with suites have butlers) define this excellent hotel on the southern…
Manama
Outrageously good value, these large serviced apartments have contemporary decor, sitting rooms, kitchens and king-size beds, as well as a good location…
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