Accommodation in Zakho, Hotel Zakho Iraq Kurdistan
I didn’t stay in Zakho for a night but I’ll try to point out some ideas on where to stay, relaying on a couple of blogs and books.
Like in any other town in Kurdistan Iraq, there are several choices of accommodation, some cheaper than others so it’s just a matter of being there and start looking for them on the busiest streets and in the town center. Ask people and they will help you out.
However, some resources can be of help:
Backpacking Iraqi Kurdistan BLOG
http://backpackiraq.blogspot.com/2007/09/zakho.html
The original and first blog ever to travel in Kurdish Iraq points out some ideas on where to stay and sleep in Zakho. The author blog features 3 hotels.
Please visit the blog for further text and information about those specific hotels:
- Hotel Sinor – Near Der Masseh church by the river. Single/twin 13 000 dinars.
- Hotel Zozek – Reka Barzan/Baderkhan str, near the best hotel in the city Hotel Bazaaz. Double 15 000 dinars.
- Hotel Arya – On the main street as Hotel Zozek but at the other end. Double room for 20 000 dinars.
Lonely Planet Middle East BOOK
http://shop.lonelyplanet.com/Primary/Region/MIDDLE_EAST/Iran/PRD_PRD_2047/Middle+East+Travel+Guide
I bought this book in Istanbul on my way to Kurdistan, it was very useful because you can read about the region and have really good maps of major towns and cities. I ended not using not even 1 hotel featured on this book, but, again, it’s very useful for some practical information and for maps. I’m happy I bought it.
Lonely Planet Middle East Guide Book
EUR €23.99, 6th Edition / May 2009, ISBN: 9781741046922, 700 pp / 12 pp colour / 115 maps, Next edition due: July 2012.
“This guide covers: Egypt, Iraq, Israel & the Palestinian Territories, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey. The only author-researched coverage of Kurdish Iraq in print. Comprehensive information on budget accommodation and public transport.”
The Guide Book has further text and information about those specific hotels:
- Hotel Jamal - Located near the Jamal restaurant in Sehid Salih Yousifi street. Single/twin 20 000 and 40 000 dinars.
- Hotel Bazaz - Biggest hotel in town with restaurant and western toilets. Double 30 000 and 47 000 dinars.
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Hey
Thanks for the info. Do you mind telling me more about Hotel Jamal and Hotel Bazaz?