Libya Hotels, Hostels & Campsites

zuwarah beach resort
A Model of The Planned Zuwarah Tourist Beach Hotel

Introduction to Hotels, Hostels & Camping in Libya:

Hotels in Libya

There are not enough hotels to meet the growing demand, especially during the months between October and January, partly due to the sudden arrival of tourists from all over the world, after the recent changes in Libyan law regarding tourism, and to the large number of tourists arriving in the winter to avoid the scorching heat of Libya's summer. However, new hotels and tourist resorts are being built and planned for the coming years across the country, including the above Zuwarah Beach Hotel. Although Libya is new to tourism it has the intention, the will and the resources to plan ahead.

Hotel Classification in Libya:

The categorisation of Libyan hotels is a problematic issue that no one as yet can define. There are many confusing classification reports freely circulating the Internet regarding 5, 4 and 3 star hotels in Libya, most of which contradict each other. For example Al-Kabir Hotel (Alkabeer) is classified as a 5-star hotel by some websites and by the local yellow pages, as a 4-star hotel by other websites, and as a 3-star hotel by the Libyan Directory of Tripoli International Fair. Regardless of the confusion, it remains a fact that currently there are only two recognised 5-star hotels in Libya, both in Tripoli, and these are Corinthia Hotel and Alwaddan Hotel. According to one Libyan list published by the General Board of Fairs, the total number of hotels is 268, with a total of 13638 rooms. Out of these only 62 hotels are classified. Please see the latest legislations from the Libyan Tourism Board regarding the classifications of some hotels:

Hotel Prices in Libya:

It is almost impossible to keep up with the constantly changing hotel prices in Libya and therefore we recommend confirming the latest prices directly with the hotel in question via the contact details provided. The contact details themselves change from time to time and therefore we will always attempt to publish the web address of the hotels that have a presence online so that you can visit their websites for the latest information. Many of these hotels do publish their prices online, especially the established hotels, like Corinthia hotel. The newer and smaller hotels still have decades of work to do to catch up with the current international standards for doing business.

However, the governments has recently ordered the closure of dozens of hotels for health & safety reasons, and as a result many of the remaining hotels have changed their prices due to heavy demand. It is because of this reason that we have removed the prices of some the hotels in our galleries as they have become irrelevant and misleading and as a result we found it impossible to keep up with their never-ending lists of prices. If you have booked your tour through then we will inform you of the current prices fo the hotels chosen by you or the hotels chosen by us for you..

The following hotel prices, however, are taken from the decree issued by the Libyan General People's Committee (GPC), the highest authority in Libya, and therefore should be, but not necessarily have been, observed by all hotel owners in the country. This means that some of the prices you will be charged may, and often will, vary from those listed below. Most hotels however still offer reasonably acceptable prices.

Actual prices for 3-star hotels range from 60 to 150 Libyan Dinars; while 4-star hotels can reach up to 250 or 300 Libyan Dinars. Hostel prices range from 10 to 20 Libyan Dinars.

Hotel prices in Libya as set by the GPC


1 Star	Single	35 LYD	€20
	Double	45 LYD	€25
	Wing	55 LYD	€30

2 Star	Single	45 LYD	€25
	Double	55 LYD	€30
	Wing	70 LYD	€40

3 Star	Single	65 LYD	€36
	Double	85 LYD	€47
	Wing	100 LYD	€56

4 Star	Single	95 LYD	€52
	Double	115 LYD	€63
	Wing	145 LYD	€80

5 Star	Single	135 LYD	€75
	Double	170 LYD	€94
	Wing	215 LYD	€120

Prices vary according to exchange rates. (LYD = Libyan Dinar; € = Euro).

New Law regarding hotel prices in Libya:

The Libyan Tourism Board has issued a new law which in effect cancels the above law, and is published in its website at:
http://www.libyan-tourism.org/UserFiles/pdf/qrar%20numbr%207.pdf.

The new law introduces new conditions, as follow:

It is against the law to charge more than the following prices and hotel owners will be penalised according to the regulations set by the "Price Watch" legislations (Article 4).
Breakfast must be included in the price (Article 1).
Hotels must display their list of prices clearly so that visitors can see it, in both Arabic language and another foreign language (Article 3).
The following prices are the maximum prices hotel owners can charge (Article 1):

The names of room types (in the gray boxes) read from top right to bottom right:
single room; double room; wing; excellent wing; private wing.

1 - Star	2 - Sats	3 - Stars	4 - Stars	5 - Stars	Room Type

To read the full text of the above law please see:
http://www.libyan-tourism.org/UserFiles/pdf/qrar%20numbr%207.pdf
or if the above article become unavailable, please read this copy:
http://www.temehu.com/Libyahotels/hotelgallery/iqrar-numbr-7

List of 5-Star Hotels:

List of 4-Star Hotels:

List of 3-Star Hotels: (includes 2- and 1-star hotels):

Tourist Village Resorts:

Tourist Villages are great places for spending some time by the beach and away from the crowded and noisy environment of city hotels. They are often located by the beach and as such enjoy a great share of the cold breeze breaking from the sea. Please check Janzoor Tourist Village for further information.

janzoor tourist village

Hostels in Libya:

Hostels in Libya are available in most major towns, with a few in the capital itself. Please click on the above link for a list of Hostels in Libya. With experience we have came to learn that several of our clients who have chosen this service during their enquiries came to regret or change their minds after arrival, saying the quality was not as expected. We think that for 10 LYD (about 5 euros) you should not consider quality as an option, but necessity.

Camping & Camping Sites in Libya:

Camping in Libya is allowed and is free, except in designated camping sites where a small fee is payable for the services provided, like electricity and showers. Our guide to camping in Libya will provide you with all the basic information you might need, include a note about the allowed camping sites.

Prices & Payment:

Allow enough cash for your hotel payment, as only a few hotels, like Corinthia and Alkabir, accept credit card payments. Please confirm the current price directly with the hotel, via the website or email.

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