Muttrah Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Muttrah Souq featuring signage
Muttrah Souq featuring markets, a city and shopping
Muttrah Souq showing nightlife, shopping and night scenes
Muttrah Souq showing interior views and shopping
Muttrah Souq showing shopping and interior views

Popular places to visit

Muttrah Souq showing interior views and shopping

Muttrah Souq

3.5/5(6 reviews)

This ancient marketplace today features winding alleys of stalls selling antiques, traditional fabrics, aromatic spices and fresh produce.

Muttrah Souq
Muttrah Corniche

Muttrah Corniche

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Muttrah Corniche, a lovely green space in Muscat. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this culturally rich area.

Muttrah Corniche
Oman which includes a mosque

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Muscat’s main mosque is lavishly decorated with elaborate carvings, one of the world’s largest Persian carpets and colorful hibiscus flowers.

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Al-Bustan Palace

Al-Bustan Palace

3.5/5(3 reviews)

Al-Bustan Palace is just one of the places to see in Muscat, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Al-Bustan Palace
Muscat featuring heritage architecture, theatre scenes and night scenes

Royal Opera House Muscat

4.5/5(5 reviews)

From ballet, jazz and opera to luxury shopping and ornamental gardens, you’ll find plenty to do at one of Oman’s premier cultural centers.

Royal Opera House Muscat
Muscat featuring modern architecture and a square or plaza

Al Alam Palace

4/5(4 reviews)

The sultan’s official palace is a stunning example of contemporary Islamic architecture surrounded by lush gardens and the beautiful Mutrah Harbor.

Al Alam Palace

Activities

Oman Aquarium - Admission Ticket

Oman Aquarium - Admission Ticket

NZ$42
per adult
Oman Aquarium - Admission Ticket
4 Hour Muscat City Tour Hidden Gem and Cultural Delights

4 Hour Muscat City Tour Hidden Gem and Cultural Delights

NZ$304
per adult
4 Hour Muscat City Tour Hidden Gem and Cultural Delights
Private Muscat City Tour

Private Muscat City Tour

NZ$253
per traveller
Private Muscat City Tour
Muscat half-day city tour

Muscat half-day city tour

NZ$94
per adult
Muscat half-day city tour
Muscat: 2-Hour Sunset Viewing Boat Tour

Muscat: 2-Hour Sunset Viewing Boat Tour

NZ$118
per adult
Muscat: 2-Hour Sunset Viewing Boat Tour
Grand Mosque

Budget Friendly Muscat city tour

NZ$69
per adult
Budget Friendly Muscat city tour
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Our pick of the best Muttrah Hotel Deals

Mutrah Hotel
Mutrah Hotel
2 out of 5
Mutrah Street, Jibro, Muscat
The price is NZ$129 per night from 11 May to 12 May
NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Sultan's Armed Forces Museum and Muttrah Souq are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (170 reviews)
"A little loud because of bar downstairs but it’s manageable. Overall a simple but pleasant stay"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2023

Mutrah Hotel
Sheraton Oman Hotel
Sheraton Oman Hotel
5 out of 5
Ruwi, Muscat
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$151 per night from 15 May to 16 May
NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (414 reviews)
"Excellent service. Lovely food. We’ll be back"

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2025

Sheraton Oman Hotel
JW Marriott Hotel Muscat
JW Marriott Hotel Muscat
5 out of 5
Madinat Al Irfan, Airport Heights, Muscat, Muscat
The price is NZ$262 per night from 22 May to 23 May
NZ$262
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Al Mouj Marina and Almouj Golf are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Excellent Service, Hotel Isolated
"Five star service. Excellent hotel, I stayed for 3 nights would definitely stay again. Only downside is there is nothing around the hotel and it's a 15-20 min taxi ride to town at $15 each way so not easy to pop out and the hotel food is expensive."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2025

JW Marriott Hotel Muscat
Aloft Muscat
Aloft Muscat
4 out of 5
396 Ghala, Al Azaiba South, Muscat, Muscat Governorate
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$103 per night from 15 May to 16 May
NZ$103
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Gala ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Aloft Muscat
Grand Millennium Muscat
Grand Millennium Muscat
5 out of 5
Dohat al Adab Street Al Khuwair, Muscat
The price is NZ$200 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Muscat Grand Mall and Oman Avenues Mall are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (364 reviews)
Grand Millenium Muscat
"The property is excellent, room was spacious, front desk staff were really helpful"

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2025

Grand Millennium Muscat
Platinum Hotel
Platinum Hotel
3 out of 5
Next to Oman Oil Petrol Pump, Al Khuwair, Muscat
The price is NZ$127 per night from 3 May to 4 May
NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (227 reviews)
"The Platinum is close (15 minutes) from the airport and located close to a busy roundabout and local shopping area. The hotel itself needs some redecoration. The rooms, the dining area are a bit dated. I thought the breakfast selection was weird, ( cheese pizzas ) but I guess some people like it. ..."

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2025

Platinum Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Muttrah

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Ruwi

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Ruwi. You might consider stopping by Sultan's Armed Forces Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Ruwi
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Wadi Kabir

The mountain views and cafes are just a few features travellers like about Wadi Kabir. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Muttrah Souq and Muttrah Corniche are a few top places to visit.

Wadi Kabir
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Qurm

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Qurm. A stop by Qurum Beach or Ras Al Hamra Golf Club might round out your trip.

Qurm
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Al-Bustan

While visiting Al-Bustan, you might make a stop by sights like Marina Bandar Al Rowdha and Al-Bustan Roundabout.

Al-Bustan
Shatti Al Qurum featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a beach

Shati Al Qurum

4/5(2 area reviews)

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Shati Al Qurum. A stop by Royal Opera House Muscat or Qurum Beach might round out your trip.

Shati Al Qurum
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Barr Al Jissah

The beaches, restaurants and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Barr Al Jissah. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Qantab Beach or Marina Bandar Al Rowdha.

Barr Al Jissah

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