Shiraz, July 22

Saadi hotel, room 38

Cheap as chips, clean enough and a good basic choice. Our room was big, with an enormous private bathroom, although with the bars on the windows we couldn't escape the feeling that we were staying in a prison. Management are very friendly, although not much English spoken. Breakfast is available for an extra cost from the small restaurant downstairs.

Bathroom: private and huge, although quite institutional
View: Windows too high to see out of, but think it is an internal lightwell
Cost: 140,000R (or just under 10 euros)
Recommended: Doable if you're on a budget