Libya Accommodation

Accommodation

Major cities have a range of accommodations available from shabby hotels to four-star ones. Prices vary accordingly. In Tripoli the largest (and only international) hotel is the Corinthia Hotel, situated next to the old city (The Medina or "Al Souq Al Qadeem"). Others hotels include the Bab-Al-Bahr, the Al-Kabir and the El-Mahari. Several smaller hotels have opened around town including the Zumit Hotel: an old, beautifully-renovated hotel right next door to the Old Roman Arch in Bab-Al-Bahr. If over in Jabal Akhdir East of Benghazi, a very tidy 4-star hotel is the Manara Hotel. It is built next door to the Ancient Greek ruins of Appolonia Port. While it seems to be diminishing with the arrival of more tourists every year, Libyans have a strong tradition of taking travellers into their own homes and lavishing hospitality on them. This is certainly true in the smaller towns and villages. Youth Hostels associated with the IYH Federation (HI) are available. Please contact the Libyan Youth Hostel Association T.+218 21 4445171.