Muscat Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Muscat featuring a sunset and general coastal views
Muscat which includes a city
Muscat featuring landscape views and mountains
Muttrah Souq featuring markets, shopping and city views
Shatti Al Qurum showing tranquil scenes and mountains

Where to stay in Muscat

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Al Khuwair

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Al Khuwair is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Oman Natural History Museum, a top place to visit in the area.

Al Khuwair
Muttrah Souq showing signage

Muttrah

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Unique features of Muttrah include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Muttrah Souq or Muttrah Corniche while you're exploring the area.

Muttrah
Shatti Al Qurum featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a beach

Shati Al Qurum

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Shati Al Qurum. A stop by Royal Opera House Muscat or Qurum Beach might round out your trip.

Shati Al Qurum
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Qurm

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Qurm. A stop by Qurum Beach or Ras Al Hamra Golf Club might round out your trip.

Qurm
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Al Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah

4/5(7 area reviews)

Check out the beaches, spas and restaurants while spending some time in Al Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Oman Avenues Mall or Muscat Grand Mall.

Al Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah
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Barr Al Jissah

The beaches, restaurants and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Barr Al Jissah. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Qantab Beach or Marina Bandar Al Rowdha.

Barr Al Jissah
Sheraton Oman Hotel
Sheraton Oman Hotel
5 out of 5
Ruwi, Muscat
The price is €79 per night from 10 May to 11 May
€79
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (417 reviews)
"Excellent service. Lovely food. We’ll be back"

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025

Sheraton Oman Hotel
InterContinental Muscat by IHG
InterContinental Muscat by IHG
5 out of 5
Al Kharjiya Street, Al Shati Area, PO Box 398, Muscat
The price is €196 per night from 5 May to 6 May
€196
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (248 reviews)
"ALL"

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2025

InterContinental Muscat by IHG
JW Marriott Hotel Muscat
JW Marriott Hotel Muscat
5 out of 5
Madinat Al Irfan, Airport Heights, Muscat, Muscat
The price is €138 per night from 22 May to 23 May
€138
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Al Mouj Marina and Almouj Golf are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Excellent Service, Hotel Isolated
"Five star service. Excellent hotel, I stayed for 3 nights would definitely stay again. Only downside is there is nothing around the hotel and it's a 15-20 min taxi ride to town at $15 each way so not easy to pop out and the hotel food is expensive."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

JW Marriott Hotel Muscat
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Levatio Suites Muscat, a member of Radisson Individuals
Levatio Suites Muscat, a member of Radisson Individuals
5 out of 5
Panorama Mall, Muscat, Muscat Governorate
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Muscat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Panorama Mall and Oman Avenues Mall ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (194 reviews)
"Great place to be, very central if you want to explore muscat. A mall within the accommodation makes access to basics very simple. A decent gym and pool as well. Lovely place to be and I would certainly visit again."

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2025

Levatio Suites Muscat, a member of Radisson Individuals
Fraser Suites Muscat
Fraser Suites Muscat
5 out of 5
Landmark Building, 23 July Street, Muscat, Muscat Governorate
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Muscat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, need to work on better communication. The room was a 2 bedrooom suite with a jaw dropping view of the mosque. Rajab was amazing at Hamra restaurant."

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2024

Fraser Suites Muscat
Citadines Al Ghubrah Muscat
Citadines Al Ghubrah Muscat
3.5 out of 5
South Al Ghubrah Bousher, Muscat
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (101 reviews)
"It was a good stay"

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2025

Citadines Al Ghubrah Muscat
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Muscat

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
58
5 - Excellent 62%
4 - Good
29
4 - Good 31%
3 - Okay
7
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful place and very safe

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely place, great people, great weather and food choices. Wonderful winter break.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great place for Break Cheaper Quieter version of Dubai

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Muscat is a sprawling low-rise city that is surprisingly green and very friendly.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A safe place to visit agree taxi pricebefore journey

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Nice for a day but it's a long and difficult drive from dubai