Historic Hotels & Resorts in Muscat from NZ$78

You’re likely already making plans to see the historical sites during your holiday in Muscat. You can check out the beaches and mountain landscape during your visit. During your stay in this relaxing area, you can also relish a trip to the cafes.

Based on our travel expertise, Charming Omani House in Souq Mutrah Corniche is a top guest house for history seekers booking on Expedia and it features free Wi-Fi. Mutrah Fort is a short walk away.

In Muscat, you’ll find 278 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Muscat is notable for landmarks like Mutrah Fort, Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace and Nakhal Fort. Cultural venues include Royal Opera House Muscat, PDO Oil & Gas Exhibition Centre and National Museum of Oman. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Oman Avenues Mall.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can enjoy a holiday in a place that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Muscat, giving a real sense of character.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Muscat, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.