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Located in Muscat and with Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque reachable within 4.6 km, Basil Hostel provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is situated 5.9 km from Oman Avenues Mall, 9.2 km from Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre and 11 km from Oman Intl Exhibition Center. Ras Al Hamra Golf Club is 18 km away and Central Business District is 23 km from the hostel. Royal Opera House Muscat is 13 km from the hostel, while Qurum Natural Park is 17 km away. Muscat International Airport is 10 km from the property.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

FREE parking!


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Room type
Number of guests
 
6 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Muscat

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aleksandr
    Russia Russia
    It was very wonderful and hospitable! Always makes you want to come back again))
  • Max
    Germany Germany
    Best place to meet people. Really friendly staff and chill place
  • Amit
    India India
    Best location best service nd the owner of property allwayas help you
  • Simon
    Switzerland Switzerland
    I started my 4 week trip trough Oman in Basil Hostel. At first I planned to be in Muscat for a few days at the beginning and end of my trip. But since I fell in love with that place I returned every three to four days to Basil‘s Hostel and have...
  • Irene
    Italy Italy
    Easy to reach from the airport by bus A1. Located near by one of the main bus station, so it's easy to travel around. Big common area, and kitchen opened 24h. Free coffee and tea. Very good atmosphere, and helpful workers. The place is surrounded...
  • Thomas
    Austria Austria
    A wonderful hostel!! Big common area, indoor and outdoor, which invites to connect with the team and other guests. Day trips and dinners are offered. The room was spacious and even though it was a ten-bed super quiet. Everyone very respectful...
  • Mohammad
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The place was very nice and the host was welcoming, it was great value for the price.
  • Ute
    Maldives Maldives
    I liked everything about this place it was the best hostel i stayed in for a long time - check in with Zee was so welcoming as all people in the Hostel were warm and welcoming and so much great vibes in the time I stayed. It is a great place to...
  • Dhruba
    India India
    One of the best hostels I’ve stayed in so far. Very spacious and comfortable common room with books, games, sofas and a big TV with internet connection. Big kitchen space. Good location with many restaurants nearby. Kind volunteers, Zee from Yemen...
  • Omar
    Qatar Qatar
    The place is excellent in a very lively area and the owner of the place is very cheerful and gives suggestions for places that you should visit in Oman and he is familiar with the activities that you should do in the Sultanate of Oman and also the...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Basil Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Live music/performance
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    General

    • Non-smoking throughout

    Languages spoken

    • Arabic
    • English

    House rules
    Basil Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 23:30
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 10:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Basil Hostel

    • Basil Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Evening entertainment
      • Live music/performance
      • Movie nights
      • Walking tours
    • Basil Hostel is 0.9 miles from the centre of Muscat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Basil Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • The prices at Basil Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.