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Recently Reviewed Hotels in Muscat Governorate

Shangri La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa-Al Husn
230 Reviews
Last reviewed 26 May 2012

#1 of 57 hotels in Muscat Governorate
Shangri La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa-Al Waha
231 Reviews
Last reviewed 25 May 2012

#5 of 57 hotels in Muscat Governorate
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
229 Reviews
Last reviewed 24 May 2012

#4 of 57 hotels in Muscat Governorate
The Chedi Muscat
709 Reviews
Last reviewed 24 May 2012

#3 of 57 hotels in Muscat Governorate
Delmon Hotel Apartments
25 Reviews
Last reviewed 20 May 2012

#19 of 57 hotels in Muscat Governorate
Sheraton Oman Hotel
13 Reviews
Last reviewed 17 May 2012

#31 of 57 hotels in Muscat Governorate
Ibis Muscat
116 Reviews
Last reviewed 15 May 2012

#13 of 57 hotels in Muscat Governorate
Radisson Blu Hotel, Muscat
107 Reviews
Last reviewed 12 May 2012

#5 of 10 hotels in Muscat
Majan Continental Hotel
34 Reviews
Last reviewed 8 May 2012

#32 of 57 hotels in Muscat Governorate
Muscat Holiday Hotel
34 Reviews
Last reviewed 29 Apr 2012

#21 of 57 hotels in Muscat Governorate
Nuzha Hotel Apartments
3 Reviews
Last reviewed 22 Apr 2012

#18 of 27 in Muscat Governorate, Oman
Midan Hotel Suites
30 Reviews
Last reviewed 12 Apr 2012

#7 of 57 hotels in Muscat Governorate
The Platinum
6 Reviews
Last reviewed 2 Apr 2012

#17 of 57 hotels in Muscat Governorate
Ramee Guestline
38 Reviews
Last reviewed 25 Mar 2012

#48 of 57 hotels in Muscat Governorate
Villa Shams
20 Reviews
Last reviewed 29 Feb 2012

#4 of 27 in Muscat Governorate, Oman

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Places to Visit in Muscat Governorate

Traveller recommended attractions

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Royal Opera House, Muscat

^#1 of 24 attractions in Muscat Governorate

68 reviews

Attraction type Theatres; Architectural Buildings

"Wonderful" 21 May 2012
"Wonderful performances and venue!" 18 May 2012
"Looks fantastic" 16 May 2012

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Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Sultan Qaboos

^#2 of 24 attractions in Muscat Governorate

148 reviews

Attraction type Religious Sites

Distance 20.5 km from city centre

"Beautiful Architecture" 24 May 2012
"Great Mosque" 22 May 2012
"Stunning" 22 May 2012

Ghalya's Museum of Modern Art, Muscat

^#3 of 24 attractions in Muscat Governorate

8 reviews

Owner description: Ghalyas Museum of Modern Art It invites visitors to explore Oman’s past, present and future aura, being welcomed not by one person, or several people,...... more » Owner description: Ghalyas Museum of Modern Art It invites visitors to explore Oman’s past, present and future aura, being welcomed not by one person, or several people, but by a whole culture. The display of modern works, in conjunction with the historic life of the 50s and 70s is intended to create a feeling that the “inner” Omani continues forever unchanging. With a permanent collection of heritage, culture, tradition and art, Ghalya's Museum of Modern Art serves as a museum and a showcase.

Attraction type Art Museums

"Trendy" 21 May 2012
"Cute and cozy museum" 16 May 2012
"Omani Lifetsyle" 15 Feb 2012

Jabrin Fort

^#4 of 24 attractions in Muscat Governorate

23 reviews

Attraction type Historic Sites

"A must for fort lovers" 25 Apr 2012
"tourist atraction" 24 Apr 2012
"Well preserved" 18 Apr 2012

Bait Al Zubair Museum

^#5 of 24 attractions in Muscat Governorate

28 reviews

Attraction type Museums

"Oman history" 25 May 2012
"Small Historical Museum" 1 May 2012
"A good etnographic collection" 25 Apr 2012

Sultan's Armed Forces Museum, Muscat

^#6 of 24 attractions in Muscat Governorate

14 reviews

Attraction type Military Museums

"A combination of a historic and military museum" 25 Apr 2012
"Worth Seeing" 16 Apr 2012
"Well worth seeing" 5 Apr 2012

Wadi Bani Khalid

^#7 of 24 attractions in Muscat Governorate

29 reviews

Attraction type Nature/ Wildlife Areas

"Peaceful" 18 May 2012
"an offbeat place to chill out" 12 May 2012
"amazing oasis" 24 Apr 2012

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Corniche

^#8 of 24 attractions in Muscat Governorate

40 reviews

Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest

Distance 1.5 km from city centre

"Beautiful, a real East meets West" 18 May 2012
"A nice place for a stroll" 25 Apr 2012
"Step Back in Time" 22 Apr 2012

Desert Discovery

^#9 of 24 attractions in Muscat Governorate

13 reviews

Attraction type Tours; Missions

"one of my favourtie places" 12 Feb 2012
"A good insight into Oman" 29 Jan 2012
"camel and horse riding" 27 Jan 2012

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Old Muttrah Souk

^#10 of 24 attractions in Muscat Governorate

128 reviews

Attraction type Flea/ Street Markets; Historic Sites

Distance 1.5 km from city centre

"traditional old souk with fair prices" 25 May 2012
"Kind of Touristy, but fun!" 22 May 2012
"A rare and authentic souk" 19 May 2012

Natural History Museum, Muscat

^#11 of 24 attractions in Muscat Governorate

11 reviews

Attraction type Museums

"A wasted opportunity" 22 May 2012
"Wonderful place not to be missed" 19 May 2012
"The history of Oman" 28 Apr 2012

Al Alam Royal Palace

^#12 of 24 attractions in Muscat Governorate

18 reviews

Attraction type Government Buildings; Castles

"Worth the effort to reach it" 25 Apr 2012
"Beautiful building" 2 Mar 2012
"the palace with flowers" 14 Feb 2012

Majlis al Jinn Cave

^#13 of 24 attractions in Muscat Governorate

1 review

Attraction type Caverns/ Caves

"Permission Required!" 22 Apr 2012

Fish Market

^#14 of 24 attractions in Muscat Governorate

27 reviews

Very nice to visit! It looks as if this way of dealing fish has been there for many, many years. Not very sophisticated or hygenic (to Western standards), but that's very... more »

Attraction type Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Speciality Shops