Education City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Qatar National Convention Centre
Inspiring architecture and spacious facilities make this venue a global leader for meetings, conferences and entertainment events with top-name performers.
Al Shaqab Equestrian Center
Exceptional facilities and the chance to get close to the finest Arabian horses in the world make this top equestrian center a favorite with tourists.
Qatar National Library
A national treasure, this library fulfills its mission to provide an exceptional environment for learning and discovery while preserving the nation’s heritage.
Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies
An architectural marvel, this modern, gleaming white and gold building in Doha’s Education City is a symbol of today’s Islam.
Sidra Medicine
If Sidra Medicine is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Al Rayyan.
The Miraculous Journey
The extraordinary pathway to human life is made visible in this series of bronze sculptures showing babies in a cutaway womb before birth.
Things to do
Doha: 5-Hour Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding & Inland Sea
Doha: Sunset Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Sandboarding
Doha: ATV/Desert Safari with Activities and Inland Sea Stop
Qatar: Doha Sightseeing Cruise Onboard an Arabic Dhow Boat
Doha: 4-hour Downtown City Tour
From Doha: North of Qatar Guided Tour with Transfers
Top hotels in Education City
Oryx Airport Hotel
The room was qyuet and clean, staff were nice.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Steigenberger Hotel Doha
Property was really nice, very clean and staff were amazing. Location was sort of in the ghetto and the breakfast buffet was very limited
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Doha
I was there on a layover. It was pretty nice.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Doha Old Town
Great spacious clean rooms didn’t try breakfast during my stay Nice pool area on the roof but limited sun loungers due to you being in the middle of a restaurant on the roof
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha
Clean and nice service
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha
Clean large room. Good service
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Education City
Al Sadd
Shopping and spas are just a few features Al Sadd is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Joaan Station or Hamad Hospital Station.
Al Dafna
If you're spending time in Al Dafna, check out sights like Doha Corniche or Ministry of Education and hop on the metro to see more of the city at West Bay Qatar Energy Station or Corniche Station.
Onaiza
While visiting Onaiza, you might make a stop by sights like The Gate Mall and Ministry of Justice.
Al Bida
While you're in Al Bida, take in top sights like Doha Corniche and jump on the metro at Al Bidda Station to see more of the city.
Mushayrib
While Mushayrib isn't home to many top sights, Souq Waqif Art Center and Souq Waqif are some notable places to visit nearby.
West Bay
Noted for its beaches and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in West Bay. Top attractions like Katara Cultural Village and Katara Beach are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Katara Station or Al Qassar Station to see more of the city.
