Hotels in Qatar

Hotels in Qatar: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Qatar cost?

The price depends on the standard, the location and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. The range is wide: from cheap hotels in old Doha to premium seafront resorts. Rates are usually lowest in summer, in the heat, and highest in winter, at the peak season.

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

Where to stay in Qatar: most popular places

Almost all accommodation is in and around Doha. These are the destinations chosen most often:

• Doha. The capital and centre of the country, with the widest choice of hotels, from cheap to luxury. Close to Souq Waqif, the museums and the Corniche seafront.
• Lusail (Al Khisah). A modern city north of Doha, with marinas, towers and upper-tier hotels.
• Mesaieed (Sealine Beach). A seafront zone with resorts and dune camps, a base for desert trips.
• Al Rayyan. Part of the Doha metro area, with hotels near the Aspire sports zone and park.
• West Bay. Doha's business-and-hotel district on the bay, with resort beaches.

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

What to see in Qatar

This is a destination that combines desert, sea and a modern city, with several flagship attractions.

• Khor Al Adaid. An inland sea reaching into the desert in the south-east, accessible only by 4x4 across the dunes.
• Doha Fort (Al Koot). A historic fort from 1880 by Souq Waqif, now a museum.
• Dukhan Beach. An hour from Doha, shallow and family-friendly, good for snorkelling.
• Museum of Islamic Art. Collections spanning 1,400 years of Islamic art from three continents.
• Souq Waqif. A traditional market in the heart of Doha, with the scent of spices and incense and lively bargaining.

How much does a trip to Qatar cost

The currency is the Qatari riyal (QAR). A cheap meal is about 25 QAR (around 6.80 USD), basic groceries about 34 QAR. A city bus ticket in Doha is about 4 QAR, up to 9 QAR to the outskirts. Cards are accepted across the country and ATMs are common, though there are fewer outside Doha.

When is the best time to visit Qatar

The climate is desert, so the best time is the winter months from November to March, when daytime temperatures are around 24 degrees and nights can be cool. Summer is extremely hot, which is why room prices drop. Booking is usually cheapest outside the winter peak, when demand is lower.

Getting to and around Qatar

You reach the country at its single airport, Hamad in Doha, the main hub of Qatar Airways, with connections worldwide. Qatar is also a stop on Gulf cruises. Doha has a modern metro (Red, Green and Gold lines) with stops at the museums and Souq Waqif. Mowasalat buses and taxis operate, with taxi fares best agreed in advance. Cars can be rented at the airport, the roads are good, though Doha can get congested.

Example hotels in Qatar

A few recognisable properties, mostly in Doha, for reference:

• W Doha and The St. Regis Doha in Doha (luxury, seafront, from approx. 650 QAR).
• Hilton Doha The Pearl and Sheraton Grand Doha (from approx. 520 QAR).
• Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara on the island and Sealine Beach Resort in Mesaieed (from approx. 560 QAR).