HostelBookers Awards for Excellence 2012 - Top hostels in Africa & the Middle East

Budget accommodation specialist Hostelbookers has revealed the best hostels around the world in the HostelBookers Awards for Excellence 2012. The top hostels in Africa & the Middle East, which received the highest rating from their customers, are:

Top Three Accommodation - Africa & the Middle East:

• Dar Hafsa - Fes, Marocco
• Riad Khabia - Marrakech, Marocco
• Riad Versus - Fes, Morocco

Award For Cleanliness - Africa & the Middle East:

• Atlantic Point Backpackers - Cape Town, South Africa
• Equity Point Marrakech - Marrakech, Marocco
• Riad Baraka - Chefchaouen, Marocco

Best Value Cheap Hotels - Africa & the Middle East:

• Arabian Nights Hotel - Cairo, Egypt
• Cleopatra Hotel Luxor - Luxor, Egypt
• Hotel Sindibad - Agadir, Marocco

Best Location - Africa & the Middle East:

• Alexander Hostel - Cairo, Egypt
• Djemaa El Fna Hotel Cecil - Marrakech, Morocco
• Eilat Youth Hostel & Guest House - Eilat, Israel

Best Atmosphere - Africa & the Middle East:

• Dar Houdou - Fes, Marocco
• Hostel Riad Mama Marrakech - Marrakech, Marocco
• Riad Marrakech Rouge - Marrakech, Marocco

Best Staff - Africa & the Middle East:

• Boomerang Hotel - Luxor, Egypt
• Hostel Brothers - Cairo, Egypt
• Riad Attouyour - Marrakech, Morocco

Most Popular - Africa & the Middle East:

• Hotel Central - Casablanca, Morocco
• Riad Madina Mayurqa - Marrakech, Marocco
• Riad So Cheap So Chic - Marrakech, Marocco

Best Newcommers - Africa & the Middle East:

• Abraham Hostel - Jerusalem, Israel
• Mesho Inn Hostel - Cairo, Egypt

Best For Solo Travellers - Africa & the Middle East:

• Hola Cairo - Cairo, Egypt

Best For Couples - Africa & the Middle East:

• Riad Lakhdar - Marrakech, Morocco