Budget
Blue Nile Sailing Club
An alternative to khartoum's hotels, on the river's southern bank just east of the confluence, the club often accommodates overlanders and accommodates tent camping on its grounds. the club is fenced, monitored, inexpensive and offers expansive river views. it is also home to a river gunboat that once belonged to horatio kitchener and now houses the club's offices.
Hotel Africa
A cheap and not-so-cheerful hotel for those on a budget. no hot water, dubious cleanliness but only $40 per night. africa road - the korean restuarant is attached. gps / google earth co-ordinates 15â°34'32.92"n , 32â°33'1.01"e
Khartoum Youth Hostel
House no 66 / street 47, khartoum 2, +249 183480385 or 0912500322 mobile (http://www.sudaneseyha.ne...). opened in 2007 and part of hostelling international this is the best option for non-camping travellers on a budget. beds from 35sdg march 2012.
Midrange
Dandas International Hotel
+249 1 83741931/2 clean and comfortable hotel that offers comparatively good value-for-money, frequented primarily by african businessmen. every room has a/c and satellite tv, and is en-suite. free wired & wireless internet in the lobby. try to avoid the windowless rooms. breakfasts are disappointing, however. us$90 inc taxes per night. corner abu sin & el sharif st. gps 15â°36'8.16"n , 32â°31'56.93"e
Lisamin Safari Hotel
(http://www.lisaminsafarih...) opened in late 2007, this hotel is a welcome addition to khartoumâs rather drab hotel stock. lebanese run, and housing an excellent lebanese restaurant the cedar tree this hotel is very dubai-esque and is certainly worth checking out if your budget can stretch to the room rates. wireless internet available for a fee. the gym is a joke however. us$144 single, us$156 double, suites from us$168 inc vat and tourism tax. 41st amaret. 15â°34'13.52"n , 32â°32'46.86"e
Bougainvilla Guesthouse
(http://www.bougainvillagu...) small 17 room hotel in the riyadh suburb â the big attraction is the breezy roof terrace where excellent european breakfasts and dinners are served. although the rooms themselves are nothing special, they are clean and have the essentials of a/c, wireless internet and satellite tv, although standard rooms involve sharing a bathroom. a favourite with visiting aid workers and other westerners. 71 euro approx us$110 / 200sdg inc taxes for a standard room inc breakfast. 15â°34'18.67"n , 32â°34'2.59"e
El-Haramein
Near ring rd
El-Riyadh New Hotel
Near ring rd
El-Shark Hotel
Sharia al-gamhuryya
Safari Palace Hotel
Sharia abdul rahma
Top end
Al Salam Rotana
(http://www.rotana.com/) airport street, near afra mall. tel: +249 1 87007777. fax: +249 1 8700 7788. e-mail: [email protected]. opened in mid 2007, this is the only hotel in khartoum that offers international five-star standard. nice big rooms, perfectly equipped. pool, gym, restaurant and lobby bar, conference facilities and wifi fee. rooms are around usd 200.
Burj al fateh
This new 250-room, 5 star hotel is undoubtedly khartoum's premier hotel; the standard of service offered here is comparable to any 5-star hotel around the world. as well as being a hotel it has several restaurants and cafes, and a health centre and spa which are open to guests and membership holders. however, prices in this hotel are the highest in khartoum - a standard room costs roughly sdg600.
Hilton Khartoum
Tel: +249-183-774100. fax: +249-183-775793. near the al-mogran park and the confluence of the blue and white nile, about 3km to the west of the city center. lets just get it out of the way - this hilton is not part of the chain which paris hilton is supposed to inherit. it is locally owned and as such, its five star standards are those of khartoum's. rooms are a bit on the tatty side and the carpets need a wash; but the showers are strong and hot, the air-conditioning very good, toilets flush and the staff are very willing to help. its coffee bar in the foyer seems to be a favourite hangout of the local business community while its indoor restaurant has a good buffet spread. the best attraction in the hotel has to be the pool- and tennis court-side cafe, offering drinks, food and sheeshas. a popular hangout. rooms start at us$180. amazingly, it accepts diners club but no other cards.
Note that a 5% tourism tax and 15% VAT may well be added to your bill - Khartoum's hotels are inconsistent in telling you about these taxes in advance, and especially for cheaper hotels inconsistent in paying this money to the tax authorities. Remember to ask if there are any hidden extras before booking.