Although in need of a minor revamp, Al-Baddar's humdrum rooms are good-sized and still rate better than many other places at this price. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Al-Falah has competitively priced rooms that are reasonably well kept and airy, although the singles are a bit box-like. This sound budget choice also has a decent restaurant. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The tired-looking rooms are bare, with thinning sheets, but passably clean and fair at this price. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Although the singles are noticeably squeezy, the rooms here are in fair condition despite lacking character and being a tad on the stuffy side. The cleanliness is variable. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Good value for long-term stays, or simply for anyone allergic to conventional hotels, are the many private guesthouses tucked away in the residential backstreets. They offer comfortable rooms and cable TV; breakfast and/or airport pick-ups are usually included in the tariff. Room… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A dependable choice for those wishing to stay in the Blue Area, the Envoy's rooms are a little cramped but clean and appealingly furnished. Each room has a TV, fridge and writing desk. There's an on-site restaurant. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Recently refurbished, unfussy Flashman's still retains a rather sterile ambience but the rooms are comfy - many with separate living areas and all with TV, fridge and good bathroom. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This fairytale castle-esque building, complete with turrets and crenulated façade, is seemingly designed for wedding parties - insist on a quiet room. The reasonably spacious rooms are in fair condition, each with fridge and TV, but some are decidedly musty. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Although not in the same league as the Serena and Marriott, the Holiday Inn is still impressive. It has well-appointed rooms, professional service, a business centre and good restaurants. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A popular choice in this locale, Akbar's rooms are unexceptional but they're comfortable and fair for the price. All have small coffee tables, fridge and tiled bathroom. There's also a restaurant. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This hotel scores points for its quiet location and although the rooms (some with TV, most with squat toilet) are rather dingy, they're certainly inhabitable. Make sure you check a few rooms first as some are superior to others. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The good-sized carpeted rooms are nicely furnished and come with small fridges, TVs, sofas and tiled bathrooms. Rooms set around the central garden are quieter than those facing the street and are worth booking ahead. There's a restaurant and complimentary airport transfers (on r… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Avanti's lacklustre rooms have certainly seen better days; however, renovations are planned so it may be more appealing by the time you read this. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Probably the best of the so-so choices in this area: clean, comfortable (if a little gaudily furnished) carpeted rooms with small dressing tables and TV, as well as the good Larosh restaurant downstairs . Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A good choice, this is one of a clutch of midrange hotels just off the Mall. It has clean, well-furnished rooms, each with warm interiors, writing tables, television and fridge. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

One of the best of Islamabad's dreary budget bunch, this place is in an alley that links the bright lights of Khayaban-e-Suhrawardy with the earthy curry restaurants in the street behind. The rooms are simple and a little musty, but reasonably spacious and with a small TV. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

At the time of research this hotel was being renovated; it's scheduled to reopen in early 2008. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The TV-equipped rooms are a bit dated and overpriced for what you get, but are certainly comfortable enough (you are essentially paying for the location). It's worth trying to negotiate a discount. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Ornate has pleasant rooms which are smallish but well maintained and come with dressing tables, wardrobes, fridges, TVs and tiled bathrooms. There's a restaurant on site or else you can pop over to the nearby food park in Melody Market. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Good value for long-term stays, or simply for anyone allergic to conventional hotels, are the many private guesthouses tucked away in the residential backstreets. They offer comfortable rooms and cable TV; breakfast and/or airport pick-ups are usually included in the tariff. Room… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The five-star Marriott has all the deluxe trappings you'd expect at this price: lavish rooms with internet connectivity, plasma TVs and electronic safes, in addition to an array of facilities that include a health club, round-the-clock business centre and fine restaurants, includ… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

One of the better budget choices, NI's rooms are smallish but quite nicely kept, all with TV and many with floral patterned carpet that may bring back memories of grandma and grandpa's place. There's a restaurant on site and a clutch of inexpensive eateries nearby. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The comfortable, albeit threadbare, rooms in this older-style hotel have high ceilings and an appealing sense of space. There's a restaurant on the premises. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This reasonably well kept property has several restaurants, a rooftop terrace and a generous late checkout of 15:00. The rooms are somewhat dowdy but admirably spacious and comfortable, all with TV and fridge. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Park is an older-style building with spacious good-value rooms, each equipped with small tables and chairs and many with TV. Some rooms are a bit smoky and scruffy but are otherwise comfortable. Meals are available. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Looking a little frayed around the edges these days, the PC lacks the charisma of Islamabad's swanky Marriott and Serena hotels, but its rooms are still very upmarket and there are several above-average restaurants on site. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Good value for long-term stays, or simply for anyone allergic to conventional hotels, are the many private guesthouses tucked away in the residential backstreets. They offer comfortable rooms and cable TV; breakfast and/or airport pick-ups are usually included in the tariff. Room… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Good value for long-term stays, or simply for anyone allergic to conventional hotels, are the many private guesthouses tucked away in the residential backstreets. They offer comfortable rooms and cable TV; breakfast and/or airport pick-ups are usually included in the tariff. Room… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Good value for long-term stays, or simply for anyone allergic to conventional hotels, are the many private guesthouses tucked away in the residential backstreets. They offer comfortable rooms and cable TV; breakfast and/or airport pick-ups are usually included in the tariff. Room… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Set in beautifully landscaped grounds, the sleek Serena has swish rooms, all immaculately decorated, with five-star goodies like flat-screen TVs, luxurious bathrooms and stuffed minibars. This elegant property incorporates traditional and contemporary design styles that include o… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The affable but noisy Seven Brothers Hotel has airy, spacious rooms that are good value when compared with others in the area. Rooms are very plainly furnished but adequately tidy and there's a generous checkout time of 16:00. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The most popular choice in Sitara, the carpeted rooms here are quite small and uncharismatic, but comfortable enough. Plainly furnished, they come with a television, little coffee tables and small tiled bathroom. A plus point is the hotel's quiet location, away from irksome traff… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Opposite Aabpara, this shady and secure foreigners-only camp site is popular with overlanders with their own transport. There's a kitchen but no cooking equipment, and locked storage is available. Full Lonely Planet Review ›