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 location – it's right beside the souq – and the affordable rates.
Hipton Hotel
Sudan
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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At the base of the Taka Mountains is this spectacular mosque, centre of the Khatmiyah Sufi sect. It's a lovely mudbrick building with a pointed octagonal…
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Don't miss this village at the southern edge of the Taka Mountains. It's noted for its atmospheric cafes serving delicious coffee and popcorns in lovely…
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Kassala has one of Sudan's best markets, and a visit is a must. It's a maze of alleys and side streets lined with shops and stalls where myriad items are…
2.1 MILES
At the base of the Taka Mountains is this spectacular mosque, centre of the Khatmiyah Sufi sect. It's a lovely mudbrick building with a pointed octagonal…
2.46 MILES
Don't miss this village at the southern edge of the Taka Mountains. It's noted for its atmospheric cafes serving delicious coffee and popcorns in lovely…