Bawshar Travel Guide

Muscat

Photo by Huthaifa Hammoudeh
Photo by Huthaifa Hammoudeh

Popular places to visit

Muttrah Souq showing interior views and shopping

Muttrah Souq

4/5(38 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(34 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 relaxing area.

Muttrah Corniche
Oman which includes a mosque

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

5/5(46 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

4.5/5(26 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 relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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

Royal Opera House Muscat

4.5/5(30 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 showing modern architecture and a square or plaza

Al Alam Palace

4.5/5(34 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

Things to do

Grand Mosque

Budget Friendly Muscat city tour

Rp793.555
per adult
Budget Friendly Muscat city tour
Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Full Day Tour

Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Full Day Tour

Rp1.295.600
per adult
Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Full Day Tour
Muscat: 2-Hour Sunset Viewing Boat Tour

Muscat: 2-Hour Sunset Viewing Boat Tour

Rp1.133.650
per adult
Muscat: 2-Hour Sunset Viewing Boat Tour
Oman Aquarium - Admission Ticket

Oman Aquarium - Admission Ticket

Rp404.875
per adult
Oman Aquarium - Admission Ticket
Muscat Evening City Tour

Muscat Evening City Tour

Rp615.410
per adult
Muscat Evening City Tour
Wadi Shab

Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Private Day Trip+Lunch

Rp2.186.325
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Private Day Trip+Lunch
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Top hotels in Bawshar

InterContinental Muscat by IHG

InterContinental Muscat by IHG

5 out of 5
Al Kharjiya Street, Al Shati Area, PO Box 398, Muscat
The price is Rp1.765.481 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp1.765.481
Rp2.176.309 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (263 reviews)
"Amazing stay & even better location. Right on the beach and 15 minute drive from anything"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

InterContinental Muscat by IHG
The Chedi Muscat

The Chedi Muscat

5 out of 5
North Ghubra 32 Way No. 3215, Street No. 46, Muscat
The price is Rp5.298.564 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp5.298.564
Rp6.531.645 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Muscat. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (655 reviews)
"Spent a wonderful week at The Chedi Muscat."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

The Chedi Muscat
Jumeirah Muscat Bay

Jumeirah Muscat Bay

5 out of 5
Saraya Bandar Jissah SAOC, PO Box 605, PC 115, Muscat
The price is Rp3.603.023 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp3.603.023
Rp4.441.447 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (150 reviews)
Amazing place
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Jumeirah Muscat Bay
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel

5 out of 5
PO Box 1998, Muscat
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp4.874.255 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
Rp4.874.255
Rp6.008.571 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Muscat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (376 reviews)
"I recently stayed at Al Bustan palace , and I couldn’t have been more pleased with the experience. From the moment I arrived, the staff was warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful. The check-in process was smooth, and the room was clean, spacious, and tastefully decorated. Overall, it was a relaxing ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Sheraton Oman Hotel

Sheraton Oman Hotel

5 out of 5
Ruwi, Muscat
The price is Rp1.081.161 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp1.081.161
Rp1.332.747 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (436 reviews)
"Friendly staff, decent location, really liked the indoor pool."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Sheraton Oman Hotel
Al Hail Waves Hotel Managed By Centara

Al Hail Waves Hotel Managed By Centara

3 out of 5
Plot No.9, Building No. 312, Way No. 65, Near Al Maha Pertol Pump, Al Hail N, Seeb, Muscat
The price is Rp526.041 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp526.041
Rp648.120 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seeb. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Al Seeb Bowling Center and Seeb Park ...
7.8/10 Good! (98 reviews)
"Abdo and Sarisa are excellent"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Al Hail Waves Hotel Managed By Centara
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Other neighbourhoods around Bawshar

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Al Khuwair

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Al Khuwair is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Oman Natural History Museum, a top place to visit in the area.

Al Khuwair
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Al Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah

4/5(7 area reviews)

Check out the beaches, spas and restaurants while spending some time in Al Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Oman Avenues Mall or Muscat Grand Mall.

Al Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah
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Ghallah

While Ghallah isn't home to many top sights, Gala Wentworth Golf Club and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ghallah
Muscat which includes a coastal town

Azaiba

3.5/5(12 area reviews)

Azaiba is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Oman Avenues Mall if you have time to explore the area.

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

Shati Al Qurum

4.5/5(12 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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Qurm

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Qurm. A stop by Qurum Beach or PDO Oil & Gas Exhibition Centre might round out your trip.

Qurm

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