Hotels in South Sudan

Hotels in South Sudan: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in South Sudan cost?

The price depends on the standard, the city and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. Juba is the most expensive, as the centre of government and the presence of international organisations. Hotels for foreign guests usually quote prices in US dollars. Booking ahead usually brings better rates.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in South Sudan: main cities

Almost all tourist and business travel passes through the capital, but there are regional hubs too. These are the destinations travellers choose most often:

• Juba. The capital on the White Nile and almost the entire choice of hotels, from simple to business-grade. It is also home to the country's main airport.
• Wau. The second largest city, in the north-west, a former colonial centre. A modest choice of stays.
• Malakal. A city in the north on the White Nile, a regional trade hub.
• Yei. A town in the south near the borders with Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• Bor. A town on the Nile east of the capital, a base towards the floodplains.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to know about South Sudan

This is a destination for prepared travellers, more work than leisure. The greatest draw is nature, though access to it can be difficult.

• The White Nile. The river flows through the capital and most of the country, the axis of life and transport.
• Boma National Park. A vast area in the east, known for the seasonal antelope migration, one of the largest in the world.
• Bandingilo National Park. Floodplains south of the capital, an important wildlife migration corridor.
• The Sudd. One of the largest wetlands in the world, a haven for birds, reached mainly by water.
• Juba. The starting point of any trip, with markets and the Nile waterfront.

How much does a trip to South Sudan cost

Daily costs can be higher than the country level suggests, as many goods are imported. In Juba, hotel and restaurant prices for foreign guests are often quoted in US dollars. The national currency is the South Sudanese pound. Cash is the basis of payment, with cards working only in a few places. It is worth carrying US dollars in cash.

When is the best time to visit South Sudan

The dry season runs from December to March and is the most convenient time to travel, as roads are passable. The rainy season from April to November makes overland transport difficult. The antelope migration in Boma usually falls around the turn of the rainy and dry seasons. Always check current safety advice before you travel.

Getting to and around South Sudan

The main airport is in Juba, with flights from Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Egypt among others. It is the entry gateway for most travellers. Inside the country overland transport can be hard, especially in the rainy season, so domestic flights and local carriers are used on longer routes. In the cities you get around by taxi and motorbike taxi. A car is best hired with a driver who knows local conditions.

Example hotels in South Sudan

A few properties from the capital, where most of the choice is, for reference:

• Hotels in central Juba for business guests, close to offices and the waterfront (upper tier, from approx. 140 USD).
• Hotels near Juba airport, handy for a short stay or a layover (from approx. 80 USD).
• Guesthouses in smaller towns such as Wau or Malakal, simple and cheaper (from approx. 42 USD).