Hotels in Oman

Hotels in Oman: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Oman cost?

The price depends on the standard, the city and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. The cheapest month is usually June, in the hot summer, while December, when the climate suits travel, is the priciest. 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 Oman: most popular cities

Travellers split their time between the capital, the south and the forts inland. These are the destinations chosen most often:

• Muscat. The capital and most popular destination, the main gateway, with its mosque, opera house and souq. The widest choice of hotels, from budget to 5-star.
• Salalah. A city in the south, green during the khareef monsoon, with beaches and resorts. The country's second key base.
• Nizwa. A historic inland city with a fort and souq, one of the pricier places to stay.
• Sur. A coastal town known for boatbuilding, one of the cheapest for accommodation.
• Sohar. A port on the Al-Batinah coast, a base for the north.
• Khasab. The gateway to the fjords of the Musandam Peninsula, popular for boat trips.

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

What to see in Oman

Oman is about forts, deserts, mountains and Arab culture. A trip is easy to build around a few highlights.

• Nakhal Fort. A 19th-century castle built around a rock, with views over the Al-Batinah region.
• The Sharqiya Sands. Dunes and the traditional Bedouin way of life, ideal for an overnight desert camp.
• The cliffs of Jebel Shams. Oman's highest mountain, with a dramatic canyon.
• The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. An impressive sandstone building in Muscat, with a vast carpet and chandelier.
• The Royal Opera House Muscat. The country's premier venue for the performing arts, with concerts by world-class artists.

How much does a trip to Oman cost

Beyond the room, daily costs are moderate. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant is about OMR 2.50 (6.50 USD) per person. Cards are widely accepted across the country, and ATMs are easy to find in the larger centres. Cash is handy for small purchases and local transport.

When is the best time to visit Oman

The climate is warm and dry. Travel is most pleasant from October to April, with December the most expensive. Summer, from June to August, is hot and that is when prices are lowest, though Salalah draws visitors then with the greenery of the khareef monsoon. Spring and autumn work well for the desert and the mountains.

Getting to and around Oman

International flights are run by Oman Air, Emirates and Lufthansa among others, landing at Muscat Airport with routes from Dubai, Frankfurt, London and other cities. You can also enter by land from the Emirates. Buses serve the country, with local fares in Muscat at OMR 0.20 to 0.50 and a national network reaching smaller towns too. The roads are good quality and car hire is popular. Domestic flights link Salalah, Sohar and Khasab among others.

Example hotels in Oman

A few recognisable properties from different cities for reference:

• Kempinski Hotel Muscat and Al Husn, Shangri-La in Muscat (upper tier, from approx. OMR 55).
• Salalah Rotana Resort and Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah in the south (from approx. OMR 32).
• Sheraton Oman Hotel in Muscat (a cheaper city option, from approx. OMR 20).