Hotels in Bahrain

Hotels in Bahrain: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Bahrain cost?

The price depends on the standard, the location and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. Most visitors come in winter, from November to April, when it is cooler. Booking ahead usually brings better rates.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Bahrain: most popular areas

Bahrain is small, and most properties are in the capital and around it. These are the destinations travellers choose most often:

• Manama. The capital and the most common choice, with the widest range of hotels. The hub for attractions and transport.
• Seef and Juffair. Popular tourist areas in Manama, with hotels, malls and restaurants.
• Amwaj Islands. A quieter resort area near the airport, with lagoons.
• Muharraq. The old capital by the airport, with heritage buildings and a fort.
• Sakhir. The area of the Formula 1 circuit and desert attractions in the south.

Nightly rates vary between areas. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Bahrain

Bahrain combines history, the modern and the sea, so it is easy to match a trip to your interests.

• Pearl diving. Bahrain was famous for pearls, and today you can dive below the surface and pick shells yourself.
• Al Fateh Grand Mosque. One of the largest mosques in the world, holding up to 7,000 worshippers.
• Bahrain National Museum. A modern building with artefacts from the pre-oil era, with views towards Muharraq.
• Formula 1 circuit. The Bahrain International Circuit in the desert, with tours available off-season.
• Bahrain Fort. A stronghold from the Dilmun civilisation, on the UNESCO list.

How much does a trip to Bahrain cost

A meal at a no-frills restaurant is about 6.50 dollars, a SIM card with a data bundle about 16 dollars. Everyday transactions are best paid in cash, though hotels and restaurants take cards. The currency is the Bahraini dinar, one of the strongest currencies in the world. Car rental starts at about 15 dollars a day.

When is the best time to visit Bahrain

The climate is hot and dry, so the best time is winter, from November to April, when temperatures are milder and rain is rare. In summer the heat is intense, which means lower room prices.

Getting to and around Bahrain

International flights land at Bahrain International Airport, with connections from the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Buses run from Dammam in Saudi Arabia. Around the island there are buses and Uber, with tickets costing only cents. Distances are short, so renting a car is convenient, and roads have signs in English and Arabic. GPS navigation is handy.

Example hotels in Bahrain

A few recognisable properties, mainly in Manama, for reference:

• Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay and Gulf Hotel Convention and Spa in Manama (from approx. BHD 80).
• Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain in Sakhir (luxury resort, from approx. BHD 90).
• Ramada by Wyndham Amwaj Islands on Amwaj Islands (from approx. BHD 40).