Basil Hostel

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.1

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Basil Hostel in Muscat offers a garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a TV, wardrobe, and electric kettle. Amenities and Facilities: The hostel features a lounge, shared kitchen, and live music. Additional amenities include a dining area, tea and coffee maker, bidet, hairdryer, and slippers. Free off-site parking is available. Prime Location: Located 6.2 mi from Muscat International Airport, the hostel is near Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (2.5 mi), Oman Avenues Mall (3.7 mi), and Royal Opera House Muscat (8.1 mi). Highly rated for its host, convenient location, and connectivity to the airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

FREE parking!

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Availability

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6 twin beds
8 twin beds
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1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Doston
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
“Helpful staff, good common area where its easy to socialize, nice kitchen”
Duong
Vietnam Vietnam
“The hostel is 10-15 minutes by car from the airport, and 15-20 minutes walking to Azaiba bus station where you can take a bus to Nizwa. It's a good place for socializing too.”
Glen
United States United States
“Good location easy to get around by Otaxi/yango ride share app. Very sociable environment, staff pleasant and helpful. Cafes, restaurants and grocery stores nearby.”
Ade
Indonesia Indonesia
“The staffs, many activities in hostel, when i arrived they had BBQ party in the yard... its feel in your own home”
Thierry
France France
“A hostel like you don’t find anymore. Everything is designed to make meeting people easy. Basil is extremely kind and always available, you can ask him for advice anytime. I met more people there in one evening than during my entire stay...”
Danny
Philippines Philippines
“Because of Basil hostel, i am able to pursue my plan to visit Oman. The place is a 10-15 mins walk to Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and if your hungry, plenty of restaurants nearby”
Andreas
Switzerland Switzerland
“Good hostel with a nice atmosphere. A large living room invites you to sit down and meet lots of other travelers. You have a kitchen with all necessary utensils and a laundry facility at your disposal. Some restaurants and a supermarket are close...”
Ekaterina
United States United States
“I love the location and atmosphere that Basil the owner created in a such amazing place!! I love it so much I didn’t want to leave this place ! He make it feel like home !!! Greatest time I had and great people I meet !!!”
Camille
France France
“Amazing experience in Mascat thanks to Basel and his brothers that made the hostel feel like home. Always something going on in the hostel, barbecue, shared dinners, I felt welcome and met so many amazing travelers and Omanis (and Ricardo the cat...”
Sheir
Oman Oman
“Everything is good, the place is clean the people are very kindly special the owner mr.basil he is a great man. I think they are 11 out of 10”

Area info

Amenities of Basil Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's 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

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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