Doha is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Doha works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Doha, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 3 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Doha, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
| Hotels from | €38/night |
| Options nearby | 20 |
| Nearest city | Al Wakrah, 43 km |
| Activities from | €30.15 |
| Airport | Yes |
Where to stay
Accommodation in Doha starts at around €38 per night, with a typical rate near €99 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels
- Alwadi Hotel Doha - MGallery Collection, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 5413 reviews, from €75 per night
- Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 1229 reviews, from €122 per night
- Aleph Doha Residences, Curio Collection By Hilton, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 3530 reviews, from €56 per night
- Pullman Doha West Bay, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 4981 reviews, from €79 per night
- Dusit Doha Hotel, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 11328 reviews, from €82 per night
Half Day Private Doha Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Inland sea
from €54
Day trips & routes
- Al Wakrah — about 43 km, 42m drive
- Khor — about 47 km, 40m drive
- Dukhan — about 82 km, 57m drive
Fastest option is Al Wakrah: 42m by car.
Things to see
- "City Tour and Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Sand Boarding", rated 5 from 109 reviews, from €116.12
- "Half Day Private Doha Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Inland sea", rated 5 from 107 reviews, from €53.59
- "Doha Desert Safari Quad Bike Buggy Camel Ride and Inland Sea Tour", rated 5 from 106 reviews, from €174.18
- "6 Hours Private Full Day Tour in Doha", rated 5 from 98 reviews, from €116.12
- "Doha Sightseeing Tour with Optional Sunset Dhow Cruise", rated 5 from 81 reviews, from €30.15
6 Hours Private Full Day Tour in Doha
from €116
Getting there and around
Doha has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 3 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Doha is around €99, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
Car rental essentials
To rent a car in Doha 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 3 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Qatar, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
Doha Half Day Safari Dune bashing/Camel Ride/sandboard
from €36