Holidays to Nizwa & the Hinterland | Hotels in Nizwa & the Hinterland | Oman

Visit Nizwa as part of your Oman holiday. We recommend an overnight stay to take it all in.

Nizwa is one of the largest cities in Oman and the capital of the interior region. It has a wealth of cultural and ancient landmarks, most prominent is Nizwa fort built over a period of 12 years and located in the city center.

The fort is surrounded by ancient traditional souqs (markets) where the locals trade in traditional as well as imported merchandise, from vegetables to jewelry. Nizwa is an oasis in the enclosed by a series of mountains upon which the famous green mountain (al Jabal al Akhdar) lies.

The main tourist attractions in the city are Nizwa Fort, the traditional Souq and Falaj Daris. In the 1990s, the Jama, the fort and the souq which sit next to each other in the centre were renovated using the same traditional materials.

The city, famous for its handicrafts and agricultural products, has an expansive souq with an array of products. The souq bustles with vendors selling everything from meat, fish, fruits and vegetables to spices, dates, gold and silverware. Nizwa is renowned for its silver jewelry which is considered to be the best in the country.

Hotels in Nizwa

Golden Tulip Nizwa hotel is surrounded by rugged Hajar Mountain ranges and is ideally located for adventure tours through Oman's exciting nature. More...

Falaj Daris Hotel is a 4 star hotel at 4 Kms from the center of Nizwa in Oman. A perfect base to explore the interior of Oman and a great place to relax after a tiresome day. More... 




Contact us on 020 7622 5114 or info@imagineafrica.co.uk for details on a one night/two day guided interior tour as well as information on more hotels in Nizwa or information on what to see and do for the perfect holiday in Oman.