Sudan
If you want to catch the sunset over the Meroe pyramids, you can splash out at this characterful Italian-run venture set on a sandy ridge about 2km away…
Must-see hotels in Sudan
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Khartoum
This oasis of low-key luxury and tranquillity in the upscale Riyadh neighbourhood is the perfect soft landing into Khartoum. Featuring plush bedding,…
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Sudan
Such charm! Privacy, luxury and service are hallmarks of this lovely mudbrick Nubian-style structure built around flowering gardens with Jebel Barkal as a…
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Sudan
Even if you're on a tight budget, consider spending a little more to enjoy the comforts of this well organised midrange venture. By far Port Sudan's…
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Sudan
Perched on the riverbank with lovely views of the Nile, position alone would make this a good choice, but it's also an opportunity to stay in a simple yet…
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Khartoum
This family-run hotel in Khartoum, the first choice of archaeologists, reeks of history and atmosphere. The Greek owners are very friendly and helpful…
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Sudan
A touch of originality in Dongola? Yes, it's possible at this secluded property opening onto the eastern bank of the Nile (it's actually in Es Seleim,…
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Sudan
This brightly painted Nubian house is real eye candy. Besides being a charmingly decorated place, this guesthouse has unadorned but clean rooms. It's…
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Khartoum
Deservedly popular with tour operators, the Plaza has a central location, large rooms with pleasant bathrooms, efficient wi-fi, a decent restaurant and a…
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Khartoum
A class act all around, this pear-shaped hotel is about as far away from the hubbub as you can get without leaving Khartoum. It has an indoor pool, a gym,…
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Khartoum
City explorers with a romantic streak will be utterly enchanted by this luxe blend of old-world class and Arabic aesthetics. Retire to chic and…
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Sudan
Friendly, low-key and peaceful are good descriptions of the day-to-day atmosphere that prevails in this compact resort perched only a metre or so from the…
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Sudan
This reassuring choice gives off a serious hotel vibe, with professional staff and an impressive lobby. The motel-like rooms are lacking in charm and some…
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Khartoum
Bathrooms here are spotless and beds have crisp, clean linen, but rooms are unlikely to inspire prose on your Facebook page and the overwhelming feel is…
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Sudan
Set beside the Nile south of the bridge, the Imperial is a touch overpriced, but it's still not a bad deal for Wadi Medani, where good hotels are…
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Sudan
A good bang-for-your-buck choice, the Qasr has large rooms that are thoroughly sanitised, with bathrooms you won't dread using. It's on a peaceful stretch…
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Sudan
Saray Timintay’s top selling points are its attractive gardens and relaxing setting. It features 16 sparse yet cleanish chalet-like rooms that are tightly…
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Sudan
Ahmed has a couple of spartan but clean rooms with fans set around a sandy courtyard, not far from the museum and the temple. The communal bathrooms are…
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Sudan
Sure, the exterior of the Basiri looks like a common apartment block, but once you enter the lobby things get much better, with nicely laid-out rooms …
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Sudan
The Cleopatra (pronounced 'Kilopatra') is a commendable haunt located behind the Agricultural Bank of Sudan. A recent coat of orange paint has spruced up…
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Sudan
This tranquil abode close to the railway lines on the southern edge of Atbara gets fresh coats of paint on a regular basis, which leaves it looking like…
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Sudan
Probably the best of Gedaref's hotels (which is not saying a lot), Almotwakil is fine for a night. It has basic, unadorned rooms with passable bathrooms…
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Khartoum
The Kabri's main draw is its reasonable rates, something lost to many Khartoum hoteliers. Of course you get what you pay for, but here at least that means…
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Sudan
Just next to the museum and the western deffufa, this nicely laid-out guesthouse that has long been used by foreign archaeologists now welcomes visitors…
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Khartoum
A fine choice in the area. Rooms are well appointed with a modernish feel, while the hotel as a whole offers good quality. Bathrooms are on the small size…
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Sudan
This is a simple yet mellow and neat Nubian house with three rooms at the northern end of Tombos village, a short stroll from the archaeological site…
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Sudan
Overlooking the railway lines, this is one of the most practical hotels in central Atbara, with presentable yet smallish rooms, competitive prices and a…
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Khartoum
The slightly peeling walls and the ageing plumbing will give you a rude awakening, but otherwise the Dubai delivers the goods perfectly adequately, with…
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Sudan
No frills, flounces or phones here, but this typical cheapie 200m south of Wadi Halfa's main road still does the trick if you're watching the pennies,…
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Sudan
The rooms at this newish place are among Kassala's best, with tiled floors, decent bathrooms, city views from the top floors, a convenient location near…
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Sudan
Opened in 2017, this midrange venture has 20 well-equipped rooms in a low-slung building. It's in a secluded place about 3km from the pyramids. There's an…
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Khartoum
Clean, centrally located and a good deal for budget travellers, the Sharga manages to be cheap without being, you know, cheap.
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Khartoum
Right by the Nile, this is a great place for overlanders, with patches of grass, enough shade and a clean ablution block.
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Sudan
South of the main road right beside the new bus station, the Cangan is an acceptable fallback provided you opt for one of the eight pricier rooms (S£180)…
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Khartoum
Good news for overlanders in their own vehicles – this place allows camping in the gardens, and has safe parking and passable toilet blocks for your use…
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Sudan
Maintenance may not be this ageing hotel's strong point and most rooms are in need of a lick of paint (or varnish), but you're here for the ultra-central…
