Hotels can be found in the main towns and cities. Hotels range from budget with basic facilities, to those that have more luxurious rooms with en suites, air conditioning and TVs. The latter are often frequented by tour groups. The price usually includes breakfast. Some hotels are government run and these tend to be well situated and of a reasonable standard, but with bad service. Private hotels compete with a more friendly atmosphere and efficient service.

Hostel accommodation can be found in the main tourist centres. Facilities are basic, with dormitories and shared bathrooms that often suffer from poor plumbing. However, prices are very low, particularly for Hostelling International (HI) cardholders.

In Ghadames, villas offer bed & breakfast-style accommodation in homes. All offer kitchen facilities and some have bedrooms with private bathrooms.

’Camps’ of huts can be found near oasis towns in the Sahara desert, offering the relief of a shower and bed after dusty desert hikes. Along the coast, tourist villages offer mid-range facilities in close proximity to beaches.

Tents can sometimes be pitched for a small fee at desert camps (see above). Elsewhere in the desert, camping under the stars is free and an unrivalled experience.

Libyan Youth Hostel Association
69 Amr Ben Al-Aas Street, PO Box 10322, Tripoli, Libya
Tel: (21) 444 5171.

For further accommodation information, contact the tourist office (see Contact Addresses).