Hotels in Asmara

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Highest rated hotelCrystal Hotel Asmara – 3.8

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How to find the best hotel deal in Asmara

  • Love how effortless it is to book flights with us? The same smart search engine can hunt down deals on Asmara hotels too. Give these tips a go to find the right stay at the right price.

  • Score some of the best Asmara hotel prices by planning ahead. Hotels often offer early booking discounts to fill rooms faster.

  • However, you could still catch a last-minute offer. Although prices generally rise closer to your stay, some places cut rates a day or two before to avoid having empty rooms, especially during low season.

  • Be flexible with your dates, unlock better rates. Search for hotels in different months or seasons. Even going middle of the week (instead of weekends) can work out cheaper.

  • Browse through stays with free cancellation. Secure a great price today and easily cancel later if your itinerary changes.

Where to stay in Asmara

Central Asmara

  • Central Asmara places you right in the heart of it all. If sightseeing is on your to-do list, stay at any of these hotels and be moments from some standout attractions.

  • Spend your stay at Crystal Hotel Asmara if you'd like to be close to National Museum of Eritrea. Around 0.64 kilometres from this leading sight, this Asmara hotel puts you close to the action.

  • ኣስመራ ካቴድራል | Cathedral Our Lady Of The Rosary in your plans? Sunshine Hotel keeps you close enough to pop over on a whim. This hotel in Asmara is about 0.64 kilometres away.

  • Or experience the city at its best from one of the hotels near Fiat Tagliero. Hotel Asmara Palace is 2 kilometres or so from this popular sight.

When to go to Asmara

  • The tourist season peaks in August. If you like to keep your schedule full and your days busy, there's no better time to lock in a hotel in Asmara.

  • March is the quietest month to go. Lock in a Asmara hotel then to explore at a slower pace.

  • The weather forecast can help shape your travel plans. June offers the warmest conditions, with maximum temperatures reaching 28ºC (82ºF).

  • The coolest month here is January. Expect lows of 10ºC (50ºF).

  • Search for Asmara hotels in January for the best chance of clearer skies. Averaging one day of rain, this is the driest month.

  • The wettest time of year is August. Plan your trip then and you'll likely get around 28 days of rainfall.

Best hotels in Asmara

Best budget hotels

  • A great trip doesn't have to come with a big hotel tab. When you book a budget Asmara hotel, you can spend more on the fun stuff and less on the place you sleep. You can expect basic comforts like simple breakfasts, standard toiletries, and cosy beds at these affordable stays.

  • Crystal Hotel Asmara is a 3-star option that focuses on comfort without overcomplicating things. A safe deposit box and a 24-hour front desk are among its amenities.

Flying to Asmara

Asmara International Airport (ASM)

  • Asmara International Airport (ASM) is this city's main airport. Once your flight to Asmara lands, it's about 5 kilometres to the centre.

  • The drive to central Asmara takes about 15 minutes, while public transport is roughly 25 minutes.

  • Want another top pick? Hotel Asmara Palace might be just the ticket. It has a 5-star rating and often proves popular with families.

Finding cheap hotels in Asmara: FAQs

In Asmara, the expected average temperature in August is 24°C. The warmest month is typically June, which averages 33°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 14°C. The rainiest month is August, and the driest month is December.

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Asmara with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is R 1,556 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for R 1,560 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is R 2,457 per night, and the average price on weekends is R 2,422. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Asmara could be Saturday.
The nearest airport to Asmara is Asmara Airport (ASM), which is 4.9km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Saturday is the cheapest day to stay in Asmara. And the most expensive day seems to be Sunday
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Asmara is currently around R 2,866 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is R 2,857 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Asmara is August, with an average price of R 2,494 per night. The most expensive month is June, when the average room rate can rise to R 2,877 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in August is R 2,494 per night, which is around 11% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Asmara with kids in tow, try Hotel Asmara Palace.