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Located in Muscat and with Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque reachable within 2.9 miles, Basil Hostel provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 3.7 miles from Oman Avenues Mall, 5.7 miles from Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre and 6.6 miles from Oman Intl Exhibition Center. Royal Opera House Muscat is 8 miles from the hostel and Qurum Natural Park is 10 miles away. Ras Al Hamra Golf Club is 11 miles from the hostel, while Central Business District is 14 miles away. The nearest airport is Muscat International Airport, 6.2 miles from Basil Hostel.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

FREE parking!


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Muscat
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christine
    Canada Canada
    Hostel attracts a great group of travelers, is comfortable and spacious. Basil the host is a pretty chill young man
  • Cris
    Oman Oman
    It was my first ever stay in a hostel in Oman and i like it. The property has a big common area where travelers can meet, kitchen that you can cook and store food, clean toilet and bath and spacious mixed dorm rooms. The manager is very responsive...
  • Travel_7
    India India
    Close to Airport,nice location,have good supermarkets and food cafe around..host was helpful in accommodating at late night
  • Majd
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    I can't say anything except that it was an exceptional experience!
  • Mhk997
    Iraq Iraq
    Exceptional stay , i love the place. Very recommended.
  • Royce
    United States of America United States of America
    I loved the location and how close it was to the airport. It had AC and everything. Overall my experience was amazing and I don't really have complaints. There is a convenience store around the corner and good food alongside it
  • Babapour
    Germany Germany
    The owner is very friendly and helpful, the other travellers were amazing from different countries and I was able to make new friends from various countries, and the place is unbelievably safe.
  • Xia
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Very close to the airport and seaside. Friendly staff. The bed is clean.
  • Zubair
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    It’s was good amazing person he very kind wish to see you again 🫰
  • Mehrnoosh
    Iran Iran
    This was my first hostel experience and it was amazing! Basil hostel was very clean and comfortable, and the staff were se friendly and awesome. I would definitely stay here again. 10/10.

Area info

Amenities of Basil Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • 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 available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    Languages Spoken
    • Arabic
    • English

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

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
    Check-out
    From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's 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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Basil Hostel

    • Basil Hostel is 0.9 miles from the center of Muscat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

      • Hiking
      • Evening entertainment
      • Live music/Performance
      • Movie nights
      • Walking tours
    • The prices at Basil Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Basil Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.