I am Mahmood, your host, born and raised in Al Hamra (Oman). In January 2022 I opened 228 Hostel, because I love to meet people from other countries and to learn and talk about other countries. As a host I love to make you feel at home and give the best service, so you will have a good time at 228 Hostel and make the best holiday memories. I live in the hostel as well, you can ask me all kind of things about Oman, about activities to do around Al Hamra, your next plans, culture, traditions, food, Muslim religion or anything you are interested in. 228 Hostel on social media: Follow me to see attractions and surrounding of the area near the hostel. - Instagram: mahmood2oman - YouTube: mahmood2oman

The hostel, it is small, with only 3 rooms and with a shared kitchen and living room. You can meet people from all over the world. There is free coffee, tea and a (6 stage) filtered (drinkable) water. You can use the full equipped kitchen, included the top 3 levels in the fridge. Please feel as it is your home. -Room 1 - Double room with Mountain view: The room is spacious and has a view of the highest peak mountain in the Middle East, and the second deepest Grand Canyon in the world, you can see sunrise in the morning from this room. - Room 2 - Budget twin room: The room has mountain view with sunset and main road. -Room 3 - Dormitory Room): The room has mountain view with sunset and main road. All room have air conditioning, fan, heating, (USB) charger. On the second floor, there is a rooftop, from where you can enjoy stunning views over the mountains. Perfect for sunrise and sunset. At the back of the hostel you can see the summit of Shebel Shams, the highest mountain of Oman. There is free WIFI, the password you can scan, the QR code is on the information board in the living room. There is adult bicycle, you can use for free to cycle around in the village. Payment is only in cash 💵.

The location of the hostel is great to explore the surrounded mountains and nature, for hiking and camping. There are many other highlights to explore in the surrounding, like the oldest mud town in Oman: old Al Hamra, the magical Misfat al Abriyeen, the fort of Bahla and Jibreen castle. There is a souq you can visit and a pottery factory. In the center of Al Hamra there are restaurants and grocery shops, ATM and fuel station. ATTRACTIONS NEARBY - Dovia Valley 1 min. / 800 meter. - Ghul Valley 4 min. / 3.4 km. - Valley Necrosis 11 min. / 7.9 km. - Old Al Hamra village 12 min. / 6.3 km. - Bait Al Safah museum 12 min. / 6.3 km. - Misfat Al Abriyeen 21 min. / 12 km. - Al-Hoota Cave 20 min. / 12 km. - Bahla pottery factory 20 min. / 20 km. - Bahla fort 23 min. / 23 km. - Tanuf castle 28 min. / 31 km. - Jibreen castle 35 min. / 32 km. - Jebel Shams / Grand Canyon / Balcony walk 1:07 hour / 39 km. - Nizwa Fort 41 min. / 48 km. - Nizwa souq / goat and animal market 41 min. / 48 km. - There are many hiking trails around the hostel: (w6a,w6,w4,w9,w10h,w8).