Basil Hostel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: 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 6.2 mi from Muscat International Airport, the hostel is close to Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (2.5 mi), Oman Avenues Mall (3.7 mi), and Royal Opera House Muscat (8.1 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
6 twin beds
8 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

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”
Daniel
United States United States
“I stayed here previously and loved it so much I returned. A centrally located hostel with a mix of wonderful people. Thank you!”
Daniel
United States United States
“I had a wonderful stay here. It’s a superb hostel, and the best part are the Omani brothers who own and manage the hostel. They are wonderful hosts — and diplomats for their culture. They make everyone feel comfortable and create a true community...”
Casse
United States United States
“Everything in this place is awesome. The owner, Basel, is amazing, cattered for us like I was home. The vibe is what kept me extended in this place. Homy feeling, chill & cozy atmosphere. Great location near the bus terminal, groceries, resturants...”
Ali
Iraq Iraq
“The host is very friendly and easy going and i made few friends in a short time”
Evgeny
United States United States
“This hostel is a villa in a nice neighborhood fairly close to the beach. Most people are travelers from around the world. Basil is a very nice guy. Loved the spacious living room area as well”
Mohammed
Oman Oman
“I booked the hostel late that night, Basil was super efficient managing the place even though it was soooo busy with guests. Thank you Basil”
Christine
Canada Canada
“Hostel attracts a great group of travelers, is comfortable and spacious. Basil the host is a pretty chill young man”
Cris
Oman Oman
“It was my first ever stay in a hostel in Oman and i like it. The property has a big common area where travelers can meet, kitchen that you can cook and store food, clean toilet and bath and spacious mixed dorm rooms. The manager is very responsive...”

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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.