This centrally located hotel is an old traveller's favourite. Helpful staff complement clean and generously sized rooms, most with balconies. La Terrasse bar next door is a handy late night stagger away. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Favoured by overlanders, this no-frills guesthouse is tucked behind the water towers looming over Nlongkak. Rooms and (communal) facilities are simple but clean, and the grounds have enough trees to laze under or kick a ball between. It's unsigned - look for the orange brick buil… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A modern hotel in a quiet and secluded location. The cheaper rooms feel a bit pinched for the price, but the more expensive rooms are big enough to get lost in. Most have balconies, and those at the back have gorgeous views over the hills. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Just off the main road, this place has soft beds in very comfortable rooms, some with good views over the city. The management could be more efficient; room service makes up for the lack of restaurant, but order in good time. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

High on the slopes of Mont Fébé, this hotel has commanding views over Yaoundé. It's a cool getaway from the frenetic city, with well-turned out rooms (many with balcony), bar and a restaurant with a good poolside buffet. The hotel also operates a shuttle bus to the airport for gu… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

In a lively area with a thronging market street outside, this hotel seems to define the word threadbare - check for missing tiles and broken air-con. It's a shame, as rooms are otherwise large and decent, and the carved statues and artwork show that they've made the effort elsewh… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Tucked behind a six-storey building on lively Rond Point Nlongkak. Some rooms are a bit dark, but balconies make up for this, and the hotel is a well-located budget option, particularly if you're in town hunting for visas. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

One of the cheaper options in Bastos, this hotel tries to straddle the budget/midrange divide but doesn't quite succeed in being either. Rooms are a bit dark and dreary, and all have seen better days. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A clean, if slightly clinical, option. Small rooms here are good value and the suites well-appointed with fridge and squashy sofas. Security shouldn't be a problem - even the windows have bars. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Better maintained than the Palmier, this is a low-slung place with a terrace bar out the front. Rooms are fine, but could do with a dust. Single female travellers might not feel comfortable here at night. Full Lonely Planet Review ›