Crystal Hotel Asmara welcomes travelers with attentive service praised by guests. The property offers practical amenities like dry cleaning, in-room WiFi, and extended parking. After exploring the city, visitors can enjoy drinks at the cozy bar or meals at the on-site restaurant.
Asmara is home to Crystal Hotel Asmara. Opera House and Ministry of Education are local landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Bowling Alley. Visit our Asmara travel guide
Bihat Street No. 17, Asmara
What's nearby
Bell Tower
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Opera House
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Ministry of Education
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bowling Alley
13 min walk - 1.1 km
National Museum of Eritrea
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Asmara (ASM-Asmara Intl.)
14 min drive
Restaurants
Ghibabo Pizzeria & Restaurant
3 min walk
Roof Garden Restaurant
4 min walk
Dolce Vita
10 min walk
Kitkat Bar
10 min walk
Bella Vista Fast Food
6 min walk
About this property
Crystal Hotel Asmara
Property highlights
Consider a stay at Crystal Hotel Asmara and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
Luggage storage, concierge services and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Crystal Hotel Asmara have perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Bidets and free toiletries
TVs with cable channels
Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
No lift
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Mosquito nets
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
Room service
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Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Crystal Hotel Asmara Hotel
Crystal Hotel Asmara Asmara
Crystal Hotel Asmara Hotel Asmara
Frequently asked questions
Is Crystal Hotel Asmara pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Crystal Hotel Asmara?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystal Hotel Asmara on 5 Apr 2026 start from HK$1,070, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Crystal Hotel Asmara?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Crystal Hotel Asmara?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Crystal Hotel Asmara?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Does Crystal Hotel Asmara provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.
Where is Crystal Hotel Asmara located?
Situated in Asmara, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Harnet Avenue, Opera House and Ministry of Education. Former Governor's Palace and Bell Tower are also within 10 minutes.
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Reviews
Crystal Hotel Asmara Reviews
7.4
Good
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Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Very clean. Excellent location and beautiful plants. The electricity is a bit unpredictable and wi-fi a struggle.
Jutta
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Wojciech
24 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the hotel was good but watch out for the hotel restaurant which cheats its customers
Nice room
Good location
Friendly staff
Best restaurant
Yu ping pinky
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
6/10 Okay
mosazghi
23 Oct 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was clean but the shower is not convenient,water flow is not enough.
mosazghi
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Martha
29 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property staff and space was excellent. Helpful staff and very clean. It was so safe and many places to see by foot! Beautiful city and we were right at the core.
Too expensive for what it is. Rude and unhelpful staff. They treated me like they were doing me a favor. The wifi is non existent. Location is great. The rooms DO NOT HAVE A/C or a fan. During the day the room is ridiculously hot.
Great location in the heart of Asmara, walkingdistanceto almosteverythingtou want to see in the city. Definitely try to get a room with a front balcony overlooking the Customs Building across the street and the Embassy of Türkiye to the right (I had room 201). Wi-Fi is available (but expect a very slow connection). Included breakfast is good, made to order omelet with strong coffee and fresh juice. Hot water in the shower and bathroom, small mini-fridge, comfortable bed, very friendly English-speaking reception, make for a good mid-range budget option. I booked and prepaid on Expedia, making it hassle free once in Asmara, and saving my cash for the restaurants and bars in Asmara. Reception can change USD at the normal government rate 15 nakfa to 1 USD. I actually walked to and from the airport, and it takes about one hour. Don't miss Ghibabo Restaurant nearby for 15 nakfa Asmara beer and traditional food like kitfo (tasty pizzas, too). Recommended hotel!
L'hotel è vicinissimo al centro.
La stanza è semplice, ma necessiterebbe di molta manutenzione.
Non c'è acqua, occorre telefonare ogni volta in reception, per far pompare l'acqua, diversamente non è disponibile.
Le ragazze in recpetion, salvo la signora che parla italiano, non sono cosi cortesi.
Il wifi non funziona.
Noi eravamo al 3' piano.
Se volete fare una chiamata dall'hotel fate attenzione che è un furto..
Great location! Great service! Convenient to all sites.
kwendeche
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
4/10 Poor
Michael
20 Jan 2020
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Ich kann die teilweise sehr guten Bewertungen nicht nachvollziehen.
Die Lage des Hotels ist gut, alle Sehenswürdigkeiten sind fußläufig zu erreichen.
Den zunächst gebuchten Standard-Room habe ich schnell wieder verlassen. Ich bin dann in einen Superior-Room umgezogen, $ 35,00 Aufpreis/ Nacht.
Außer einer nichtschäumenden Seife werden keine Pflegeprodukte bereitgestellt.
Aus der Dusche kam nachmittags nur kaltes tröpfelndes Wasser, morgens war es etwas besser. Das Bad ist vergammelt.
Am zweiten Tag gab es keine Zimmerreinigung.
Die angegebene Klimaanlage und den Deckenventilator gab es nicht. Gleiches gilt für den Zimmersafe.
Vom Hotel sind kaum Informationen auf etwaige Fragen bezüglich Asmara und Ausflüge zu erwarten.
Das Hotel stellt eigenes UV- und Ozonbehandeltes Trinkwasser her, mir hat es nicht geschmeckt.
Eine Verdunkelung des Zimmers ist mangels Vorhänge nicht möglich.
WLAN ist faktisch nicht vorhanden.
Das TV ist sehr ungünstig an der Wand angebracht, vom Bett aus ist es schwierig.
In jeder Nacht bellende Hunde.
Der Garten ist der Raucherbereich, neben dem Restaurant.
Die Dachterrasse war verschlossen.
Das Frühstück ist kaum genießbar.
Personal und Getränkepreise sind gut.
Der Flughafentransfer kostet keine $ 50,00, sonder etwa $ 28,00.
Ein ansonsten so schlechtes Preis-/ Leistungsverhältnis hatte ich noch nicht.
Staff were really helpful and the hotel's in a great location. Only downside is that the room isn't well soundproofed, so noise from the corridor could be loud.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
8/10 Good
SteveB
21 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The best choice in Asmara. Great location in the center of town. Very good, friendly and attentive service. Very clean room and hence a very good stay. Given the financial and investment situation in Eritrea, it is unsurprising that the rooms are a little spartan but that is no criticism of the hotel. I would definitely return to the Crystal.
Clean & friendly. Arrived morning of 7th October with room confirmation from Expedia for 19 days. I was shocked to be told they did not know of this booking and that they had a room for only two days!! I was very disappointed about this state of affairs. Sadly wi fi was not working and could not tell Expedia of my status. On the second day of my stay I was told I could stay for the booked 19 days and they apologised for the imperfect info I was given day before!! So the first two days were hair raising not knowing what I could do about it.
detta boende hade inga manner och behande oss dåligt speciallt från ägaren var otrevligt och fick betala även då jag hade betalat frukost och visade bokingen så brydde sig inte alls. jag fick lämna deposed också för boendet för hon var osäker att betalningen var genom. jag fick åka tillbaka till boendet och hämta min deposet efter några dagar, kostade mig mer att åka dit från var jag stannade.
Very happy with 2 week stay at crystal hotel. Service provided was excellent and the staff especially receptionists, waitresses and housekeepers were exceptionally friendly, approachable and always greeted us kindly. Hotel is in the perfect location, very close to Asmara city center. My family really enjoyed their stay at Crystal hotel this summer, July 2019
Rahwa
Perfectly adequate hotel for Asmara. Needed a hotel our first night and stayed at the Crystal. Relocated to another property for the rest of our stay, but Crystal was fine for one night.
There are no credit cards accepted anywhere in Eritrea. Hotel either takes US dollars, Euros or local currency. There is no elevator at this hotel. The restaurant is excellent with cheap prices. Shuttle service is excellent but is not cheap.
Hotel is basic but has all you need. Walkable distant to many sites. Overpriced, but no more so than other hotels in Asmara. If we go again to the city we will stay in the same hotel.
I travelled to Asmara Dec/19/2018 with my two brothers and we staid in crystal hotel for two weeks and I cannot express my happiness enough about the hotel from the bell man Mr habte all the receptions helen, tsega to the owner Mr Daniel every one of them where pleasant and very nice people. the only thing I would like to mention is water was very slow in the bathroom I was having hard time taking a shower especially at night. I would recommend this hotel to everybody who is travelling to Asmara. Hope to see everybody again soon.