HostelBookers has launched its first ever Awards for Excellence - Africa

Hostelbookers has launched its first ever Awards for Excellence to recognize the top rated hostels in 2009.

TOP 3 hostels in Africa:
(overall scores across selected ranking criteria and customer reviews)
Luna Hotel and Hostel - Cairo, Egypt
Riad Jomana - Marrakech, Morocco
Riad Zahraa GuestHouse - Meknes, Morocco

Award for Cleanliness - Africa:
(highest ratings for cleanliness)
Bob's Bunkhouse - Johannesburg, South Africa
Riad Sabah - Marrakech, Morocco
Wake Up! Cairo Hostel - Cairo, Egypt

Best Value - Africa:
(highest customer rating for value)
Riad Attouyour - Marrakech, Morocco
Riad Marrakech Rouge - Marrakech, Morocco
Sherief Hotel - Luxor, Egypt

Best Location - Africa:
(highest customer rating for location)
Equity Point Marrakech - Marrakech, Morocco
Hotel Batha - Fes, Morocco
Pension Souika - Chefchaouen, Morocco

Most Popular - Africa:
(most bookings)
Citadel Hostel - Jerusalem, Israel
Hotel Central - Casablanca, Morocco
Old Jaffa Hostel and Guest House - Tel Aviv, Israel

Best Atmosphere - Africa:
(highest customer rating for atmosphere)
The Backpack & Africa Travel Centre - Cape Town, South Africa
Wildebeest Camp - Nairobi, Kenya
ZenjiHotel - Zanzibar, Tanzania