Asmara Hotels and Accommodation

Asmara is the capital and largest city of Eritrea, located in the Maekel Province. Eritrea is in Northeast Africa with a beautiful and extensive coastline on the Red Sea. For years, Eritrea was ruled by Italy, and Asmara, in particular is full of Italian influence. All along the streets you’ll find cafés serving Italian style coffee and restaurants specializing in authentic Italian cuisine.

Cycling is extremely popular in Eritrea, and the Tour of Eritrea is an important annual race that traverses the country. While in Asmara, be certain to visit the Enda Mariam Orthodox Cathedral, impressive for its combination of Italian and Eritrean architecture. There’s a bustling marketplace in Asmara, where you’re sure to find some great treasures to take home. You’ll also find a wide range of hotels in Asmara, and EasyToBook.com can help you sort out the one that’s right for you, whether it’s a simple Italian influenced guesthouse of one of the large, westernized Asmara hotels, such as the Nyala, also the city’s tallest building.