Find Historic Hotels in Muscat from CA $51

You’re already probably planning a visit to historical sites while on vacation 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 guesthouse for history seekers booking on Expedia and it features free WiFi. Mutrah Fort is a short walk away.

Muscat is home to 278 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

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 agenda are Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Oman Avenues Mall.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a vacation in a building that has an official historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Muscat, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value along with how it shaped 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. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities, and the amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Muscat, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.