Two blocks west from the Cecil Hotel, the Crillon is a poster child for what all budget hotels should be. The staff are friendly and attentive, there are big, glistening rooms and regular renovations just keep the improvements rolling in. Some rooms have polished wooden floors an… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

While this used to be our budget place of choice in Alexandria, the Union let it go to its head a bit - with standards slipping and prices creeping up. The smallish rooms are still quite charming, relatively well maintained and come in a bewildering mix of bathroom/view/air-con o… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This hotel has made a valiant attempt at sprucing itself up, with a whiff of arabesque-style décor and the occasional gilded mirror or carved wooden chair. The large, bright rooms are straightforward, squeaky clean and many have views of the water. The dining room is particularly… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Very central hotel on the same street as the Spitfire Bar (handy for stumbling to bed). The stairs up to the hotel are rather dirty and uninviting, but the small rooms have high ceilings and fly the 'clean and comfortable' flag with pride. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Don't let the sketchy-looking corridors put you off, this reliable hotel boasts speckless and tidy accommodation. All abodes come with TV and cost the same regardless of their size or the quality of the view - be sure to take a gander at several options. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This old-timer has managed to cling to some shreds of its faded grace: the rooms are old but well maintained and not without a lick of charm. There's a comfortable communal sitting area and immaculate shared bathrooms but no real sea views. A few rooms are also available with pri… Full Lonely Planet Review ›