Basil Hostel

Muscat · Oman

Basil Hostel

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74% NOT TOO BAD
Medium confidence 104 reviews
Best in Muscat Best in Oman

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Dorms $16 / night

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Recent reviews

Indonesia FEMALE 25-30 Mar 25, 2026 Atm 100%

AMAZING. Near to the airport!

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India MALE 25-30 Mar 3, 2026 Atm 100%

It’s a very social hostel, great atmosphere I enjoyed my stay. The only issue is the water pressure which was very less.

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Feb 28, 2026 Atm 100%

Most welcoming and nice hostel. It really feels like a temporary home!

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Antarctica MALE 31-40 Feb 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing Hostel, great energy

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Italy MALE 31-40 Feb 26, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing experience. The hostel is comfortable and the atmosphere is super chill and friendly. Definitely a good choice

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China MALE 25-30 Feb 20, 2026 Atm 20%

The hostel primarily caters senior travelers and temporary Indian workers. The vibe is very weird. There are only two showers at the hostel and shower is not working. As bizarre as it might sound, on my last day morning there were human feces on the hallway.

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Feb 20, 2026 Atm 100%

Miss my time here! Very chill and community based hostel, Basel and Ziad are really lovely people :)

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Germany COUPLE 25-30 Feb 15, 2026 Atm 100%

The best hostel vibe ever! The common area was my favorite so cozy it felt like home. The dorm rooms are ok, but the bathrooms/showers were not the cleanest. Kitchen has everything you need. We meet amazing people and would come back any time!! Thanks Basil 🤗

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Germany MALE 25-30 Feb 13, 2026 Atm 40%

Mit das schlechteste Hostel in dem ich je war. Die Lage ist ca. 30-45 Minuten per Auto vom Stadtzentrum entfernt. Es ist eine Regel, die Schuhe vor der Haustüre auszuziehen, was ich auch grundsätzlich nicht schlecht finde und es in vielen asiatischen Ländern auch total normal ist, Problem ist nur das der Boden an sich super dreckig ist. Ich kann nicht genau sagen, wann das Badezimmer der Männer das letzte Mal gereinigt wurde, es sieht auf jeden Fall nicht so aus als würde das regelmäßig s...

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India MALE 25-30 Feb 7, 2026 Atm 80%

The Best Things is This: If You Have Extra Food, Place It In A Free Food Section So Those Who Don’t Have Food Can Benefit And Enjoy It.

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India MALE 31-40 Feb 7, 2026 Atm 100%

good and better

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Austria FEMALE 25-30 Feb 6, 2026 Atm 100%

everything was perfect. they create an atmosphere which is very welcoming and there are some tours offered so its easy to meet new people. Also, they really go out of their way to help you, if you have a problem (for example if you lose your passport). definitely will come back!

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Switzerland MALE 31-40 Feb 5, 2026 Atm 100%

It's basically a nice and sociable hostel whichis well located, but the cleanliness of it very questionable. The upstairs toilet upstairs had not been cleaned for two entire days which is an absolute no-go.

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USA MALE 18-24 Feb 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing vibes, met a lot of awesome backpackers. Basel, the host, is a backpacker himself and was extremely welcoming and created an amazing vibe at his hostel. I had a great time at Basil Hostel.

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Feb 3, 2026 Atm 100%

I had an incredible time at Basil Hostel! There was a very homely, social and friendly vibe facilitated by the owners Basil and Ziyad. The hostel also has group trips so you can explore and meet some more folks. Pro tip: there is one bathroom per room, so best to use it when it is freshly cleaned

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Canada MALE 31-40 Jan 30, 2026 Atm 100%

Place to stay in Oman. Super easy to make friends, and the hostel runs tours. The hostel attracts well-traveled interesting people. Staff are friendly. Only two bathrooms in the hostel, so long waits for shower/toilet. Beds have curtain, electric plugs, and nightlight. The hostel is a bit far from tourist attractions, but is right beside a plaza with lots of food options. I had a great time.

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Netherlands MALE 31-40 Jan 30, 2026 Atm 100%

A really nice hostel, good location and a good atmosphere. The owner and his brother are amazing people, really helpful with everything.

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Ireland MALE 25-30 Jan 26, 2026 Atm 60%

Basil was friendly and helpful. Only 2 bathrooms for all the guests. Close to the airport.

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England MALE 31-40 Jan 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Very nice place loads of travellers, Basel the owner is such a nice guy, very friendly welcoming & his friends hang out here so nice way to interact with the locals, location was good loads of eateries, cafes, the facilities were a let down, 2 bathrooms across the whole place, bed were okay, rooms not too crowded like some places, deffo would return here !

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Denmark MALE 18-24 Jan 13, 2026 Atm 100%

Great place to meet backpackers!

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