Grand Hotel Urban

Top choice in Antananarivo


Easily one of Tana's best hotels, Grand Hotel Urban has stunning white rooms, most with glorious views out over the city. An excellent restaurant, bar and supremely comfortable rooms with all the amenities round out an outstanding package.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Antananarivo attractions

1. Presidential Palace

0.3 MILES

This beautiful 19th-century manor was an official French residence for many years. It became the Malagasy presidential palace in 1975 and remained so…

2. Musée de la Photo

0.46 MILES

Opened in early 2018, this fabulous photography museum is Antananarivo's best museum. There are four small rooms showing films (in French, English or…

3. Monument aux Morts

0.46 MILES

This WWI memorial, erected by the French, is a large golden angel on an island connected to the shore by a causeway. It is currently not advised to walk…

4. Lac Anosy

0.47 MILES

Antananarivo’s heart-shaped lake lies in the southern part of town. It's particularly lovely in October, when the jacaranda trees lining its shores are…

5. Analakely Market

0.47 MILES

Antananarivo's main market is a shadow of the former zoma (market), for which the capital was legendary, but you'd only realise this if you came back in…

6. Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie

0.5 MILES

This small, dusty museum in Isoraka gives an overview of archaeological digs around the island, including displays of grave decorations from the south …

7. Musée Andafivaratra

0.57 MILES

Housed in a magnificent pink baroque palace, this museum is the former home of Prime Minister Rainilaiarivony, the power behind the throne of the three…

8. Rova

0.72 MILES

Tana’s rova (fortified palace), known as Manjakamiadana (A Fine Place to Rule), is the imposing structure that crowns the city's highest hill. Gutted in a…