Viva Hostel Muscat

It's a nice place but feels a bit empty.

This hostel is in the middle of suburbia and is essentially a gutted out house with some bunk beds thrown into the rooms. It is relatively clean and staff are very helpful and friendly, especially the manager. Location is pretty close to buses and food. There is unfortunately no social atmosphere to the place. Although 'reception' is 24 hours and the neighborhood felt completely safe, the front door and property is never locked. Hostel was accepting only cash at the time I was there.

Staff has lot of internal issues. Every other they keep asking for money even though I paid everything on day 1. Gentleman from South Africa in the reception was helpful and kind.. Location is very far from old muscat, but not many options here in the city to choose..