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( 9985 2376; off Rue Joseph Essono Balla; tents/dm/s/d CFA2000/5000/8000/10,000; ) This 100-year-
old building has two fairly uninviting private rooms and two eight-bed dorms, all of which
share the same very basic bathrooms. Campers can set up their own tents in the garden.
From the main road, walk to the right of the water towers, and it's in the second brick
house on your left.
Tou'ngou Hotel HOTEL $$
( 2220 1026; www.toungouhotel.com ; Rue Onembele Nkou; s/d/ste incl breakfast CFA20,000/ 30,000/45,000;
) One of Yaoundé's better-value midrange hotels, the Tou'ngou is a smart and popu-
lar option. Staff can seem a little indifferent, but the rooms are comfortable and clean, the
location is central and there's a good restaurant. It's best to book ahead.
Prestige Hotel HOTEL $$
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( 2222 6055, 2222 6039; www.grouprestigehotel.com ; Ave Charles Atangana; ) This sprawling and
rather raucous hotel has good-value rooms and is handily located for buses to Douala.
Rooms are on the small side, but they're clean and secure, with many enjoying balconies.
There's a popular bar and restaurant on the site too, but also lots of traffic noise.
El Panaden Hotel HOTEL $$
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( 9858 7419; [e-mail]; Pl de l'Indépendance; r CFA15,500-30,000; ) This is an old travel-
lers' favourite, with a good wanderer vibe going around. The generously sized and spot-
less rooms often come with balconies. A renovation was ongoing at the time of our last
visit, and so prices may go up when it's complete.
Merina Hotel HOTEL $$$
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( 2222 2131; [e-mail]; Ave Ahidjo; s & d CFA37,000-42,000; )
Located right in the heart of the city, the smart Merina has a fancy orchid-strewn lobby,
modern and comfortable rooms and good service. Other perks include a free airport-
shuttle service and a small pool.
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