The 4 Best Hostels in Muscat

If you’re traveling to Oman, Muscat is definitely a must visit and it doesn’t have to be as expensive as you might think, of course most of the hotels are a bit pricy, but you can also find very affordable places which is ideal for backpackers.

Here we show you the best hostels in Muscat so you can save money, meet people and also organize your trip in the country:

1. Basil Hostel

• Price: OMR 5 (Around 12 euro a night)
• Location: 4734 4464 Way, Muscat
• Does it have hostel vibe? Yes, very social hostel where you can also find people to travel together with.
• Does it have good Wi-Fi connection? Yes, very high speed connection, excellent for digital nomads.
• Is the breakfast included? No

Basil Hostel is the most popular hostel for travelers in Muscat, it’s clean, there are two Air Conditioners in the living room so it is always cool, kitchen is clean and always working, they have a fridge and also free water. It’a a very social hostel and also very good for finding travel partners if you want to rent a car and do the activities that Oman has to offer, like Wadi Shab.

2. Legacy House

• Price: OMR 7 (Around 17 euro a night)
• Location: Vila, 1724 3921 Way, Muscat
• Does it have hostel vibe? Yes, the hostel is still very new but you can feel it’s there, it just needs more people, host is very friendly and welcoming.
• Does it have good Wi-Fi connection? Yes, very high speed connection.
• Is the breakfast included? Only on request.

Legacy House is still a young hostel but with a very good concept, it’s very clean and since you first step inside it really makes you feel that you are in a cultural place because of the decoration. The whole place is fresh because of the ACs. All rooms have AC and the beds are very comfortable, they also provide a locker in case you need it.

3. Heritage Hostel Muscat

• Price: OMR 4 (Around 10 euro a night)
• Location: Al Marafah St, Muscat
• Does it have hostel vibe? Not quite, due to the lack of a common area, feels like you only socialize when you’re in the kitchen or when you stumble upon other travelers, still a good place and the host Kaab is very friendly.
• Does it have good Wi-Fi connection? Yes, excellent speed.
• Is the breakfast included? Yes

4. Ghubrah Turkish Male Hostel

• Price: OMR 2 (Around 5 euro a night)
• Location: Ghubrah, Muscat
• Does it have hostel vibe? Barely, we recommend this hostel if you want to save money.
• Does it have good Wi-Fi connection? Yes, very good speed.
• Is the breakfast included? No