Muttrah is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Muttrah works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Muttrah, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 1 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Muttrah, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Muttrah starts at around €27 per night, with a typical rate near €48 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Jumeirah Muscat Bay, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 86 reviews, from €325 per night; DoubleTree by Hilton Muscat Qurum, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 390 reviews, from €108 per night; Itlalat Al Shorouq Hotel, 3-star, guest rating 9.2 from 341 reviews, from €51 per night; Crowne Plaza Muscat by IHG, 4-star, guest rating 9.2 from 111 reviews, from €96 per night; Sheraton Oman Hotel, 5-star, guest rating 9 from 114 reviews, from €61 per night.
Day trips & routes: Muscat — about 5 km, 6m drive. Fastest option is Muscat: 6m by car.
Muttrah: what to know
Things to see: "Private Tour to Wadi Bani Khalid & Wahiba Sand Desert with Sunset", rated 5 from 181 reviews, from €169.71; "Private Full-Day Wadi Shab Adventure and Bimmah Sinkhole Tour", rated 5 from 132 reviews, from €192.04; "Private Full-Day Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Tour", rated 5 from 129 reviews, from €147.38; "Nizwa Fort-Nizwa Souq-Birkat Al Mouz-Jebel Akhdar - Private Full Day Tour", rated 5 from 101 reviews, from €177.75; "Private Historical Tour - Nizwa Fort - Nizwa Souq - Bahla Fort - Jabreen Castle", rated 5 from 78 reviews, from €180.43.
Muttrah has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 1 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Muttrah is around €48, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Muttrah you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 1 route worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Oman, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
