Title: Rustaq Travel Guide: Best of Rustaq, Al Batinah South Governorate Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Rustaq](https://expedia.co.uk/Rustaq-Hotels.d6361191.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Rustaq](https://expedia.co.uk/Rustaq-Holiday-Rentals.d6361191.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Rustaq Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Rustaq.d6361191.Car-Hire-Guide)[Rustaq Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Rustaq.d6361191.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Rustaq Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![The beauty of Rocky Mountains and enjoying swimming between them near home.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000436155/327ff56e-ca02-461b-bbc5-75f546690032.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The beauty of Rocky Mountains and enjoying swimming between them near home.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000436155/327ff56e-ca02-461b-bbc5-75f546690032.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Picture of a dam in a village which helps underground water level to increase after it is has been raining ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000436155/689e1ee6-f98d-4e0c-bf3f-d3ea35dca7dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Al Hazm Castle in #Rustaq, #Oman 🇴🇲 is one of the country’s better preserved forts. It only opened to the public in 2013, which was a couple of years after my time living in the sultanate, when this picture was taken. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6361191/d0ff4f8d-c5ae-4c97-8952-2e1f020dde1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![As I’ve done Snake Gorge in #Oman 🇴🇲 twice, that apparently lets me claim to be a seasoned expert at the place 😁 I’d certainly love to go and do it again. It’s a relatively short #hike, but full of excitement! #Hiking #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6361191/552d5169-942c-419f-be82-2c70dfe03d28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Rustaq Things to do - Top hotels in Rustaq - Top Holiday Rentals in Rustaq ![Rummana Apartment 1](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92710000/92706600/92706562/w998h683x13y0-bba3b5ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rummana Apartment 1 محافظة جنوب الباطنة محافظة جنوب الباطنة Stay at this apartment in Rustaq. Popular attractions Rustaq Fort and Ain Al Kasfa are located nearby. [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=92706562&PinnedHotelID=92706562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6361191) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=92706562&PinnedHotelID=92706562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6361191) ![Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort & Spa by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106130000/106120100/106120027/e2f3d612_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort & Spa by IHG Sayq Street, Ad Dakhiliya, Jabal Akhdar Nizwa Al Batinah South Governorate £250 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Nizwa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Jabal Al Akhdar Viewpoint and Wadi al Muaydin are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews) This is a fantastic hotel in an amazing location with incredible views of Jebel Akhdar. Our room was beautiful and plenty of space with a view of the canyon from our balcony. Amazing sunrises and sunsets The staff from arrival, check in, restaurant, bar and poolside are extremely helpful. Well done ... Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=106120027&PinnedHotelID=106120027&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6361191) ![GREEN VIEW HOTEL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89940000/89937400/89937365/ba8f7a32_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GREEN VIEW HOTEL Al Jabal Akhdar, Saiq Sayq Al Batinah South Governorate Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sayq. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Jabal Al Akhdar Viewpoint and Wadi al Muaydin ... 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) La chambre est spacieuse, moderne et propre. En rez de chaussée celle-ci est un peu bruyante car proche de l'ascenseur. Matelas enfant dispo sur demande et gratuitement pour dormir à 4 en chambre deluxe. Le petit déjeuner est très honorable pour oman. Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=89937365&PinnedHotelID=89937365&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6361191) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=89937365&PinnedHotelID=89937365&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6361191) [See all 67 properties in Rustaq](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=31%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6361191) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Rummana Apartment 1](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92710000/92706600/92706562/w998h683x13y0-bba3b5ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rummana Apartment 1 محافظة جنوب الباطنة محافظة جنوب الباطنة Stay at this apartment in Rustaq. Popular attractions Rustaq Fort and Ain Al Kasfa are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rustaq-Hotels-Rummana-Apartment-1.h92706562.Hotel-Information) ![GoldenRooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83370000/83365100/83365046/86a12652_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GoldenRooms Al Hamra Ad Dakhiliyah ‍Governorate Stay at this apartment in Al Hamra. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Al Harma Watchtower and Bilad al-Sifah are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Al-Hamra-Hotels-GoldenRooms.h83365046.Hotel-Information) ![Bostan Al-Mostadhill Chalet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103030000/103028300/103028249/3f7b8cc3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bostan Al-Mostadhill Chalet Nizwa Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate Stay at this chalet in Nizwa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Nizwa Fort and Nizwa Souq are located nearby. Great Place We loved it! Reviewed on 30 Jan 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nizwa-Hotels-Bostan-Al-Mostadhill-Chalet.h103028249.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Rustaq](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6361191&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Rustaq hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6361191&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31)[30 Jan - 31 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6361191&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6361191&startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01)[31 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6361191&startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6361191&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026)[30 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6361191&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Shepherd #oman #wanderwoman ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621592223811/1452171e-b86f-46af-bd2f-ae896402d1d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jebel Shams Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Jebel Shams during your travels in Rustaq. Discover the area's mountain views and sunrises. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jebel-Shams-Rustaq.d553248621592223811.Attraction) #### Abu Bakr Mosque After visiting Abu Bakr Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rustaq. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Abu-Bakr-Mosque-Rustaq.d553248621576998727.Attraction) #### Rustaq Fort Learn about the local history of Ar Rustaq with a stop at Rustaq Fort. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rustaq-Fort-Rustaq.d553248621532391665.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Full-Day Via Ferrata & Balcony Private Trekking](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44822154/23005ebe-b529-4956-8742-c0686f5456fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Via Ferrata & Balcony Trekking £251 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-via-ferrata-balcony-trekking.a44822154.activity-details) ![Cycling Farms Trail to Al Hamra Old Town ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44936452/fcf85f2a-0803-4786-a6c8-7fb4c20b3f80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cycling Farms Trail to Al Hamra Old Town £127 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cycling-farms-trail-to-al-hamra-old-town.a44936452.activity-details) ![View of the scenery at Jebel Shams](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/542992/ae180ff8-6cd6-44e6-a782-e600f74e6a35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Trip To Jebel Shams 4WD - The Grand Canyon of Oman £298 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-to-jebel-shams-4wd-the-grand-canyon-of-oman.a542992.activity-details) ![Jabel Shams Oman Trekking Adventure Full day ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3289403/6a6fb7c3-9c5f-4256-a8eb-36b8cb5b5595.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Explore Jebel Shams: Full-Day Canyon Hike Experience £278 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/explore-jebel-shams-full-day-canyon-hike-experience.a3289403.activity-details) ![The road to the chest of Oman](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/543111/600049fe-1a9f-4362-ab02-18f8960368d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 4WD Day Trip to Wadi Sahtan Mandoos -The Chest of Oman £298 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4wd-day-trip-to-wadi-sahtan-mandoos-the-chest-of-oman.a543111.activity-details) ![Jebel Shams View ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46153591/61e311fc-090f-41fd-8c5b-42cf25bea016.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Full Day Guided Balcony Walk Hiking to Jebel Shams £327 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-full-day-guided-balcony-walk-hiking-to-jebel-shams.a46153591.activity-details) [See all activities in Rustaq](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Rustaq.d6361191.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Rustaq ![Muscat featuring a sunset and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2238/bdb79a6d-1a76-4c2e-8bf6-7518537fd40f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Muscat ![129664.JPG](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056216/703fc9e4-5f5b-4a74-ba5d-06c60d94ffcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Barka ![Oman, two dromedaries on the beach of Al Musannah](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141289/58e57260-3e2d-4fef-b068-82dc678c4d46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Musannah ![Oman, Al Dakhiliyah, Jebel Shams, Al-Hamra, Mountain village Wadi Misfah, Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343136/52514b73-1a87-4645-b506-923b955d04db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Al Hamra ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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