Al Hosn Palace Salalah, also spelled as Al Husn Palace, is a royal palace along the Arabian Sea. This is the palace of Sultan of Oman in Haffa District.
What is the meaning of Al Hosn?
Al Hosn is an Arabic word that means Fort in English. In Arabic, it is written as الحصن. Due to this name, the adjacent souk, Haffa Souk, is also known as Al Hosn Souk.
The Main Gate of Al Hosn Palace
The main gate and visible clock tower are the first things that will catch your attention when you arrive.
The palace is not open to public and you cannot pass through this main gate. Hence, it’s a photo stop.
National Emblem of Oman
Al Hosn Palace main gate has National emblem of Oman on both of its sides. The national emblem of Oman (شعار سلطنة عمان) is an insignia that consists of a khanjar inside its sheath, which is superimposed upon two crossed swords. The emblem is in golden color with black background.
There’s a garden overlooking the Palace Main Gate along with the parking area. The garden has coconut trees, which makes Salalah different to the other cities in Oman and Middle East.
How to Visit the Palace with Guide?
Although you cannot enter the palace, it’s still good to have a guided tour of the city, which has many amazing sites. This palace is usually covered in 4 hours tour of Salalah city.
Book Sightseeing Tour in Salalah
You can book Half Day Salalah City Tour at Beautiful Salalah or at Trip Advisor.
For booking the tour, you can contact Beautiful Salalah Tours, which is the leading online tour operator in Salalah. The company arranges the tour with the licensed guide, who are Omanis and know Salalah pretty well.
Booking the memorable tour with professional team of Beautiful Salalah is very easy. Just drop a Whatsapp message to our 24/7 customer support numbers +968 9120 6678 or +968 9012 3004 and book the trip.
Alternately, you can drop an email to info@beautifulsalalah.com.
Beautiful Salalah Tours has 4.5 star review in TripAdvisor and is operating in Salalah since 2018. You can read all the reviews on TripAdvisor before making a decision.
Recommended Place To Stay In Salalah
For a memorable and comfortable family vacation, the best place to stay in Dhofar is in the city of Salalah. There are Over 100 Hotels and Apartments on Booking.com for Salalah, which you can consider for your comfortable and memorable stay.
Below are our recommendations:
Luxury: Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
There couldn’t be any better choice of staying in Salalah other than Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara. This is the finest and premium resort in the city with private pool villas, which are not available in other resorts.
The location of Anantara is excellent. It is next to the famous tourist location of Al Baleed Archeological Site, Frankincense Land Museum and is on the white sand beach of the Arabian Sea.
Indeed, it is a great place to have a fun filled family vacation. Check prices, reviews, and availability here
Mid Range: Fanar Hotel and Residences
Although Fanar Hotel and Residences is a 5 star resort, its price is almost equal to that of a 3 star hotel in the center of the city. It is located at Hawana Salalah Marina, and is by far the largest resort in Salalah.
The only drawback is that this hotel a little away from the city. But hotel will arrange the airport transfers, so there is nothing to worry about. Also if you have rent a car, or are planning to book guided tours by Beautiful Salalah then it’s an ideal pick. Check prices, reviews, and availability here
Budget: Star House Elite
There are many apartments by the name of Star House, but this one is preferred as it is a nice apartment in the center of the city. There are many restaurants, including Indian cuisine and local food, at walking distance. It’s right opposite of the largest mosque in Salalah – Sultan Qaboos Mosque.
The most unique feature of this apartment is that its on the bus route of Mwasalat public transport and you can arrive here from airport using the bus. Also Star House Elite is at walking distance from the bus station of Mwasalat, GTC, GLT, and other intercity buses. Check prices, reviews, and availability here
The ultimate guide for Salalah Places to Visit ends here. If there is any place that is missed, you can write in comment. If you want to visit any of these places, write to us and we can arrange the sightseeing torus for solo, family, or group.
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