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How much do hostels in Muscat cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Muscat, Oman range from $6 to $26/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 15 hostels.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $6.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 11 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-07T05:10:50.544Z.

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Local knowledge for Muscat

Where to stay

Mutrah is where budget travelers cluster, close to the Mutrah Corniche waterfront and a short walk from the souq. Ruwi, a few kilometers inland, has cheaper guesthouses near the ONTC bus station and makes sense if you're catching early departures.

Getting around

  • ONTC intercity buses out of Ruwi Bus Station cost a fraction of what taxis charge to Nizwa or Sur. Buy your ticket at the station the day before.
  • Stalls at the front of Mutrah Souq quote tourist prices. Walk deeper in, past the frankincense and silver section, toward where the local vendors are.
  • Muscat's orange-and-white taxis are unmetered, and Uber and Careem do not operate in Oman, so agree the fare before you get in for short hops between Mutrah, Ruwi, and Qurum. For longer city stretches, Mwasalat's public buses cost a fraction of any taxi.

When to go

June through September is the cheapest window by far, when 40°C heat keeps most visitors away. Rooms fill up and prices climb November through March, especially around the Muscat Festival in January.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Muscat cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $6. Dorm beds currently range from $6 to $26/night across the next 3 months of availability.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Muscat?

HostelHound currently tracks 15 hostels in Muscat, Oman.

Where do backpackers stay in Muscat?

Mutrah is where budget travelers cluster, close to the Mutrah Corniche waterfront and a short walk from the souq. Ruwi, a few kilometers inland, has cheaper guesthouses near the ONTC bus station and makes sense if you're catching early departures.

What is the best time of year to visit Muscat?

June through September is the cheapest window by far, when 40°C heat keeps most visitors away. Rooms fill up and prices climb November through March, especially around the Muscat Festival in January.