Must-see hotels in Eritrea

  • Grand Hotel Dahlak

    Eritrea

    This faded-beauty anchor of Taulud Island's waterfront is the top choice in town, with a colonial-era vibe, but at Western prices. Usually referred to…

  • Central Hotel

    Eritrea

    With air-con and 24-hour hot water, this is probably the most luxurious option south of Dekemhare. The friendly staff and full-service bar-restaurant…

  • Red Sea Hotel

    Eritrea

    This Italian-designed hotel is well arranged and has 50 tidy rooms with big bathrooms, air-con, satellite TV, balcony and sea views. Facilities include an…

  • Costina Hotel

    Eritrea

    This upmarket hotel near the centre claims to offer all modern comforts, though wi-fi isn’t included and the hot water wasn’t working when we visited. On…

  • Eritrea Hotel

    Eritrea

    The rooms are small but clean, the bar is lively, and the ladies that run the place are some of the most charismatic around. It's located just off the…

  • Luna Hotel

    Eritrea

    While the unexceptional rooms don't set hearts aflutter, the Luna is a serviceable option if the bottom line counts. There's a good restaurant on the…

  • Gurgussum Beach Hotel

    Eritrea

    On the mainland, 12km from Massawa on a moderate stretch of beach, this sprawling venue is the closest thing Massawa has to a resort, though 'resort' is a…

  • Central Hotel

    Eritrea

    Soothingly positioned by the shore, the well-managed Central Hotel won't be the highlight of your trip, but it offers three kinds of well-kept rooms with…

  • Garden Hotel

    Eritrea

    This worn-down but clean hotel isn't winning any awards, but it does the trick for a night. The sign is mostly in Tigrinya, but look for ‘Hotel’ in…

  • Sicilia Pension

    Eritrea

    The pleasant courtyard and simple rooms are welcoming, though the addition of hot water would make the giant bathrooms a little more so. At these prices,…

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