Dolphin Hotel & Hostel — Hotel in Bakrajo subdistrict

This is THE hostel in town as choices are limited. Other establishments seem geared for a more domestic audience.

Owner is extremely responsive WHEN you connect, but to connect took much effort. I needed to confirm the were actually open before I booked. Tried messaging on WhatsApp twice, no response over several hours. Usually I’d have booked elsewhere, but this place has good reviews, so I tried calling on phone. Person who answered didn't speak English. I didn't even know if I was talking to the hotel. We’re stuck. Somehow in there I managed to leave my number having no idea what that amounted to. I was about to book elsewhere when I got a message from owner in English confirming they were open.

The wait was WELL worth it. Owner is exceedingly helpful as cited in other reviews. I sure hope they figure out the communications thing if they wish to host foreign travelers speaking English as a baseline.

Internet averages 51 Mbps which is surprising. Owner pays much more for this performance over other establishments. While that's useful, unfortunately regular power outages relegate internet usage unsuitable for vidconfs or work calls because when power goes out,...

I spontaneously decided to travel to Slemani and was highly satisfied with my stay at the Dolphin hotel. I was travelling in northern Iraq and was really happy that I could be in touch with the hotel via WhatsApp. As I did not have any credit on my Sim card to make phone calls, this was a great option. The staff were very flexible and offered me an affordable, quiet room with a private bathroom- all of this was last minute. The entire hostel is spotless. I had a compact room in which I slept very well. The bathroom has a squat style toilet, a bar of soap, a towel and shower sandals were provided. Complimentary water was also provided. ||Every morning I went upstairs to enjoy my complimentary breakfast. I think it’s very nice that the other guests were not only foreign backpackers, but also other Iraqi tourists.||The location is perfect. In the middle of the exotic bazaar and around the corner from Sarah Square- very easy for taxi drivers to find.||The owner, Shah, was extremely friendly and went out of his way to help me get some information on a local organisation I was trying to find! I appreciate that! ||Will definitely stay...

I spontaneously decided to travel to Slemani and was highly satisfied with my stay at the Dolphin hotel. I was travelling in northern Iraq and was really happy that I could be in touch with the hotel via WhatsApp. As I did not have any credit on my Sim card to make phone calls, this was a great option. The staff were very flexible and offered me an affordable, quiet room with a private bathroom- all of this was last minute. The entire hostel is spotless. I had a compact room in which I slept very well. The bathroom has a squat style toilet, a bar of soap, a towel and shower sandals were provided. Complimentary water was also provided. ||Every morning I went upstairs to enjoy my complimentary breakfast. I think it’s very nice that the other guests were not only foreign backpackers, but also other Iraqi tourists.||The location is perfect. In the middle of the exotic bazaar and around the corner from Sarah Square- very easy for taxi drivers to find.||The owner, Shah, was extremely friendly and went out of his way to help me get some information on a local organisation I was trying to find! I appreciate that! ||Will definitely stay...