Basil Hostel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

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8.9

Cheapest option at this property with free cancellation for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Beds: 6 single beds x 6
Free cancellation before 18:00 on 24 October 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
US$39 per night
Price US$117
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Basil Hostel in Muscat offers a garden and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge or enjoy live music. The property features a shared kitchen and dining area. Modern Amenities: The hostel provides air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free off-site parking. Additional amenities include a TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Convenient Location: Located 10 km from Muscat International Airport, the hostel is close to Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (4 km), Oman Avenues Mall (6 km), and Royal Opera House Muscat (13 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Beds: 6 single beds x 6
Free cancellation before 18:00 on 24 October 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
US$39 per night
Price US$117
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
Reserve
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6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 6 single beds
215 feet²
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Linen
  • Slippers
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Shared bathroom
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dining area
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 3
US$39 per night
Price US$117
Excluded: 5 % VAT
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 24 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$26 per night
Price US$78
Excluded: 5 % VAT
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 24 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$13 per night
Price US$39
Excluded: 5 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$13 per night
Price US$39
Excluded: 5 % VAT
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 24 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Zain93
    Iraq Iraq
    “Everything was perfect 👌🏼 This is my second stay in Muscat, and I chose to stay here again because they’ve become like family and dear friends to me. Special regards to Basil 💛, his brother Aziz 🧡, Ziyad 💚, and also Abdulaziz Al-Kathery ❤️, and...”
  • Ebrahim
    India India
    “As this was my first solo trip I was pretty nervous tbh but here the host was so friendly and helpful plus the people to come to stay were also amazing. I got to meet people of 6+ nationalities and the experience was wonderful. It was above my...”
  • Yash
    India India
    “Everything was wonderful! The caretaker was super friendly and made us feel right at home. The bed was really comfortable, the room felt spacious, and the hostel was squeaky clean. Overall, it was a fantastic experience!”
  • David
    Portugal Portugal
    “Basel was the most amazing host and Ricardo is the most awesome pet - if you are passing through Oman and want to meet great people, you should stay here, it has everything you need at an affordable price 🤠”
  • Arun
    India India
    “Very friendly host. Very easy check in and check out. The place is clean and clutter free.”
  • Mansooreh
    Iran Iran
    “location perfect near to different big supermarket. kitchen full of facility and free tea , coffee , water. staff so freindly”
  • Vyas
    India India
    “Everything, the place the maintenance and owner is so good”
  • Marty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely location, awesome staff, friendly cat, free wifi.”
  • Ivan
    Australia Australia
    “Great place to start your journey in Oman. Spacious dorms, big bathrooms,lockers, free tea/ coffee. Kitchen if you need it. Filtered water. Good wifi, laundry to wash your clothes. Great restaurants and juice bars near by. 2 km walk to Grand...”
  • Lauren
    Australia Australia
    “The location is great, close to the airport and there are plenty of restaurants and a well stocked grocery store nearby. The atmosphere in the hostel is also really nice and quite social. I was travelling by bike and was able to safely lock my...”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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.