Iraq
Hotels in Erbil, Iraq
Erbil is a major city in Iraq with about 1.6 million residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 63 hotels and other stays here, with member prices from $97 a night when we checked on 2026-10-09. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Erbil International Airport (EBL), about 8 km away. The most comfortable months are usually April, October and November, with average highs around 20–30°C.
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- Hotels found
- 63
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member price from
- $97
- 1 night, 2026-11-08
- Nearest airport
- EBL · 8 km
- Erbil International Airport
- Best months
- April and October
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Erbil
Ramada by Wyndham Erbil Gulan Street
★★★★★Hotels3.4 km from centre
$143 member · $157 guest
9.8
Exceptional
Erbil Rotana
★★★★★Hotels3.2 km from centre
$192 member · $210 guest
9.6
Exceptional
Divan Erbil Hotel
★★★★★Hotels2.9 km from centre
$198 member · $217 guest
9.6
Exceptional
Radisson Hotel & Residences Erbil
★★★★★Hotels2.8 km from centre
$159 member · $175 guest
9.5
Exceptional
Motel Danzha
Hotels3.3 km from centre
9.4
Exceptional
Hayali Boutique Hotel
★★★★★Apartments3.9 km from centre
9.3
Exceptional
Soulmate Hotel Erbil
★★★Hotels2.2 km from centre
9.3
Exceptional
Erbil View Hotel
★★★★Hotels1.0 km from centre
$97 member · $106 guest
9.2
Exceptional
Hayali Suites Hotel
★★★★Aparthotels5.4 km from centre
9.2
Exceptional
Nova Sky Hotel
Hotels3.2 km from centre
8.9
Excellent
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Erbil?
| 5-star | 21 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 24 |
| 3-star | 15 |
| Hotels | 61 |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 1 |
| Aparthotels | 1 |
When to go
Weather in Erbil by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 12 | 15 | 20 | 26 | 33 | 40 | 43 | 43 | 38 | 30 | 20 | 14 |
| Low °C | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 8 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 42 | 37 | 50 | 42 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 31 | 41 |
Things to see
Famous places in Erbil
Stadium · 2.1 km from centre
Franso Hariri Stadium
Museum · 1.6 km from centre
Erbil Civilization Museum
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Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Erbil
- EBL · Erbil International Airport8 km
- KIK · Kirkuk International Airport86 km
- ISU · Jalal Talabani International Airport137 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Erbil at a glance
- Country
- Iraq
- Region
- Erbil
- Population
- 1,612,700 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 429 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Baghdad
- Coordinates
- 36.191, 44.009
About
About Erbil
Erbil, also called Hawler, is the capital and most populated city in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the capital of the Erbil Governorate. Erbil is described as the region's cultural, economic, industrial, educational and medical hub.
From the Wikipedia article “Erbil”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Nearby
Destinations near Erbil
FAQ
Erbil hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Erbil?
Search Erbil on book.maqami.co and sign in with a free MAQAMI account before you book. Signed-in members see member prices, which are up to 10% below the guest price shown to visitors who are not signed in. Prices are live and change with dates and availability.
How many hotels can I book in Erbil?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 63 hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Erbil (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Erbil?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, April, October and November usually offer the most comfortable weather in Erbil. July is the warmest month (average high 43°C) and March is the wettest (50 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Erbil?
Erbil International Airport (EBL) is about 8 km from the centre of Erbil. Kirkuk International Airport (KIK) is 86 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Erbil?
You pay for the room in full at checkout on book.maqami.co, through Stripe. Some hotels also charge local taxes such as a city or tourism tax directly at the property; when a rate has such a fee, it is shown before you pay.
What are the most famous sights in Erbil?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Erbil are Franso Hariri Stadium, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Ankawa, Jalil Khayat Mosque, Erbil Civilization Museum.
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