Title: Al Minar Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=6438429&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Al Minar Hotel Stone Town's historic charm sets the stage for international dining at the Terrace Restaurant and rejuvenating spa treatments, with morning coffee nearby ## Photo gallery for Al Minar Hotel ![Lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, al fresco dining - Al Minar Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6440000/6438500/6438429/a162c497.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe - Al Minar Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6440000/6438500/6438429/163ef692.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free daily full breakfast - Al Minar Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6440000/6438500/6438429/5e3c782e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, al fresco dining - Al Minar Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6440000/6438500/6438429/432e75ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room amenity - Al Minar Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6440000/6438500/6438429/9a03b55c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Al-Minar Hotel, in the heart of Stone Town, offers spa massages and facials. The Terrace Restaurant serves international cuisine with al fresco dining. A coffee shop is nearby, and WiFi keeps guests connected throughout their stay. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Spa - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 1 - Mar 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=6438429&PinnedHotelID=6438429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=6438429&PinnedHotelID=6438429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 2 - Mar 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=6438429&PinnedHotelID=6438429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=6438429&PinnedHotelID=6438429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=6438429&PinnedHotelID=6438429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=6438429&PinnedHotelID=6438429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=6438429&PinnedHotelID=6438429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=6438429&PinnedHotelID=6438429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 3+ beds 1 bed Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Family Room ![Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6440000/6438500/6438429/163ef692.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Fridge Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Memory foam bed - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6440000/6438500/6438429/d8fe9cdf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Fridge Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Ceiling fan - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room ![Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6440000/6438500/6438429/e144540a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Fridge Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Ceiling fan - Sleeps 3 - 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Al-Minar-Hotel.h6438429.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Al-Minar-Hotel.h6438429.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town, Al Minar Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Hamamni Persian Baths and Slave Market are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. [Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zanzibar-Town.dx6143849) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.16325%2C39.19053&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ymQtGTJaZntCn7nKl9ETuRVw48s=) SHANGANI STONE TOWN ZANZIBAR TANZANIA Plot 96, SHANGANI S, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region, 4858 ### What's nearby - ![Anglican Cathedral featuring heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120018/07f303a6-9471-43e4-9d02-1fac750c8ba0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Christ Church Cathedral 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Slave Market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120012/d9503427-28a6-4f3f-b6c5-2cf7c286614c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Slave Market 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![House of Wonders](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120010/c03f920f-5a42-47de-aa4f-5411ab08dc6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) House of Wonders 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Forodhani Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120014/90defd7d-e3c9-49ac-b4e9-3f5f4d5bb4d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Forodhani Gardens 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Old Fort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120008/c5b3d952-5bae-4027-a200-65434844f8fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Old Fort 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles ### Getting around - Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) 19 min drive ### Restaurants - Forodhani Park 6 min walk - Lukmaan Restaurant 2 min walk - House of Karafuu 3 min walk - Secret Garden 4 min walk - Livingstone Beach Restaurant 6 min walk ## About this property ### Al Minar Hotel Hotel located in Stone Town You can look forward to free full breakfast, an airport shuttle and a terrace at Al Minar Hotel. Adventurous travellers may like the scuba diving, cycling and sailing at this hotel. Indulge in a massage and a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Terrace Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Enjoy on-site activities, such as windsurfing and waterskiing. In-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon. Additional perks include: - Bike hire, a safari and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Express check-out, express check-in and babysitting (surcharge) - Free newspapers, a computer station and luggage storage Room features All guest rooms at Al Minar Hotel feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas. 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check-in end time: anytime Contactless check-in and check-out are available Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 15 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way) - Nearby parking fee: USD 3 per night (328 ft away) - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms Alcohol is not served at this property ### Property is also known as Al-Minar Al-Minar Hotel Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar Town Al-Minar Zanzibar Town Al Minar Hotel Al-Minar Hotel Hotel Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar Town Al-Minar Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Al Minar Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Al Minar Hotel? ### What time is check-in at Al Minar Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Al Minar Hotel? ### Does Al Minar Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Al Minar Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Al Minar Hotel Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 124 8 - Good 110 6 - Okay 28 4 - Poor 8 2 - Terrible 5 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Rembrand 24 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### No nonsense hotel with good service We enjoyed our 2 night stay at Al Minar. Good value for money, located close to all the 5 star hotels, but this one is affordable. Especially the family room which fitted us nicely. ##### Rembrand Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Pia 15 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Bra läge! Otroligt trevlig och serviceinriktad personal. Bra läge. Lite slitet rum men fint. Frukosten var ok, bra med frukt och man kunde beställa ägg, hade önskat god chapati men det är en bagatell. ##### Pia Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Al 19 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Location is excellent. Manager is great. Facilty requires upgrades. ##### Al Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christof 4 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Das Al-Minar Hotel hat uns sehr gut gefallen!Es befindet sich in einer idealen Lage in der Nähe des Serena Hotels,Hilton Hotels,Park Hyatt Hotels und des Meers.Man kann es jedem Gast von Herzen empfehlen. ##### Christof Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel 7 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Excellent management and customer services ##### Daniel Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 6 Jan 2022 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Room comfort #### Overview for a 9 days stay at the hotel. Friendly staff ,green energy for water heating systems ,flexibility with prices to help a client who wishes to extent their stay,great rooftop breakfast restaurant,safe location,ease of available assisted information on tours of the island. The beddings &rooms were smelling damp most times with indications of repeated beddings and towels or lack of proper air at ion. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel 5 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Awesome location and staff. Al Minar feels like my home-away-from-home after 7 times to Zanzibar (I run a nonprofit working on the mainland). Very cozy rooms in an incredible Shangani location surrounding by high-rent luxury hotels that cost many times as much. Staff is wonderful and service excellent, steps away from beach and great dining options. ##### Daniel Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary 30 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely! I had a lovely stay at Al-Minar. It is off the main road, but easy to find, unlike some hotels in the labyrinth of historic Stonetown.The room (while a bit on the small side) was beautifully decorated, with a very comfortable bed and a good shower. I loved having a mini-fridge and kettle in my room to make my own coffee! Breakfast was excellent, and all the staff were OUTSTANDING! Welcoming, helpful, and friendly. Highly recommended. ##### Mary Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel 23 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Al Minar has been my favorite stay in Zanzibar for 5 trips since 2015\. Great service, location, and comfortable rooms. Good rooftop breakfast cooked to order. Very inviting and cordial staff. ##### Daniel Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Dorian 20 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice hotel with friendly helpful staff. Very good breakfast with a nice rooftop view to match. I had a pleasant stay. ##### Dorian Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 25 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice & helpful staff, great breakfast, clean room. Very pleasant stay overall! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 28 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was plentiful and tasty. Good budget choice for Stone town. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SM, US 10 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff was EXTREMELY friendly and super helpful!! My original tour to Prison Island was abruptly cancelled without notice one day. So I asked the front desk if they knew of any tour guides. They immediately hooked me up with a great guide and matched the price of my original tour. Facilities were good. My only issue was that the hot water only lasted for a few minutes (didn’t go straight to cold though), but it was already so hot outside that lukewarm water actually felt pretty nice. ##### SM Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Tshepo 24 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A well spent stay It was a pleasant experience Very friendly staff Juma and Sebastian.....bery helpful guys ##### Tshepo Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel 6 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Affordable gem in an upscale hotel area Always an awesome choice for location, service, and room quality, this was my 4th stay and probably not my last. ##### Daniel Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 7 Jan 2020 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great location, friendly staff, but not perfect Located very conveniently in a very good spot in Stone Town. Staff very friendly, especially Suleiman, big thanks to him! Room cozy, a nice rooftop for breakfast. Good value overall. However, small drawbacks. Towels not fully clean, the hotel could upgrade its laundry service. Another small complaint was, that even though we were promised a breakfast box (and we confirmed this again before going to bed) as our flight was leaving really early, it had been forgotten and we didn't get breakfast. As Zanzibar Airport is missing decent breakfast options, we were left hungry. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Hyong bok 9 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good accomodation Friendly and clean ##### Hyong bok Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hyong bok 1 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Recommendable hotel Cost benifit analyis is the best. It is clean and the service looks best. ##### Hyong bok Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 21 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice, clean comfortable place to stay in Stone Town for business. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Ana 10 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Place near everything at Stone Town Amazing...just need to replace worn out towels ##### Ana Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 15 Oct 2019 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Das Personal ist nett und zuvorkommend. Das Frühstück war okey. Das Zimmer war leider nicht sauber. Bei der Dusche und beim Lavabo war der Ablauf nicht verschlossen und stank. Zwischen den Plättchen am Boden kam Wasser raus-> der Boden war immer nass. Die Lage ist jedoch super! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 8 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very nice hotel, right in Stonetown! Easy walking distance to Forodhani Gardens, to the OneOcean dive center, to the ocean, all around Stonetown! Very friendly, helpful staff. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Douglas 6 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A Brilliant and reasonable Hotel in Zanmzibar I have stayed in hundreds of hotels around the world, and this one stands out as special. A boutique-sized hotek, I was greeted by the manager, the room was excellent, then decor was classic Arabian Nights, the location st Shangani is sublime. An absolute recommendation. ##### Douglas Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Douglas 3 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A Fantastic Hotel at a Great Price Classic Wood decor, spacious room, excellent staff and helpful manager, good food too breakfast, boutique-sized hotel, just 2 minutes from the waterfront in a very peaceful part of town. Totally recommended. ##### Douglas Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tino 17 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Superb customer service Customer service at the hotel is excellent. The hotel is located at the heart of the old town so all sights, shops and restaurants are within the walking distance. The two different rooms I used during my stay both had a good air conditioning, comfortable bed and all other necessary facilities. Breakfast was fresh and filled the stomach well. I fully recommend the Al-Minar hotel for a visit to Unguja island if you seek a reasonably priced hotel with good service. ##### Tino Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Chiltern Valley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chiltern-Valley-Hotels.d553248634707444335.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [bestwestern Hotels in Newcastle-upon-Tyne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-Best-Western.0-0-d6084526--bBestWestern.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Luxury Hotels in Bahamas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Bahamas-Luxury-Hotel.0-0-d13-tLuxuryHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotels with Breakfast in City of Westminster](https://www.expedia.co.uk/City-Of-Westminster-London-Hotels-Hotel-With-Breakfast.0-n179536-0-thotelwithbreakfast.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [B&B Cradley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cradley-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d3000383903-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [greeneking Hotels in Great Yarmouth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Great-Yarmouth-Hotels-Greene-King.0-0-d4647--bGreeneKing.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Gay-Friendly Hotels in Elba Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Elba-Island-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d1090-tGayFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Ramsbury](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ramsbury-Hotels.d3000444455.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [The Wiltshire Hotel, Golf and Leisure Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Swindon-Hotels-The-Wiltshire-Hotel.h1223411.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Air Conditioning in Newark](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newark-Hotels-Hotel-With-Air-Conditioning.0-0-d6131281-thotelwithairconditioning.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Pegasus Hostel Berlin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Berlin-Hotels-Pegasus-Hostel-Berlin.h17064691.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Paisley (GLA) to Colombier-Saugnieu (LYS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/gla/lys/glasgow-to-lyon) > > [Flights from Darlington (MME) to Palma de Mallorca (PMI)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/mme/pmi/durham-to-palma-de-mallorca) > > [Flights from Gatwick (LGW) to Seville (SVQ)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lgw/svq/london-to-seville) > > [Flights from Bristol (BRS) to Kocasinan (ASR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/brs/asr/bristol-to-kayseri) ### Cars > [Car hire in Bethesda](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Bethesda.d6057493.Car-Hire-Guide) > > [Car hire in Amsterdam](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Schiphol.d5459265.Car-Hire-Guide) > > [National Car Rental at 49 Woburn Place Bloomsbury Serviced By Enterprise London GBR](https://www.expedia.co.uk/National-Car-Rental-at-49-Woburn-Place-Bloomsbury-Serviced-By-Enterprise-London-GBR.v62373.Car-Rental-Guide-Location) ### Activities > [Things to do in Nendaz](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Nendaz.d6126465.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Molo Beverello Port](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Molo-Beverello-Port-Naples-City-Centre.d6175089.Attraction) > > [Woodside Animal Farm](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Woodside-Animal-Farm-Luton.d621314480485285888.Attraction) ### General > [Visit Hackington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hackington.dx553248635975852006) ---