Hotels in Sharjah (3 OYOs)

There are many cheap budget hotels available near the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation. OYO 247 Host Palace Hotel Apartment, Corniche road; OYO 132 Ruwi Hotel Apartment; and OYO 122 Crystal Plaza Hotel, are some of the popular hotels within the vicinity of one kilometre of the Museum.

The basic amenities that are offered even in a cheap hotel in Sharjah by OYO are - free Wi-Fi, Refrigeration, TV, AC, intercom, 24/7 check-in, twin bed, reception and security. Few hotels also provide parking facility. Premium accommodations come with facilities like Banquet hall, king size bed, in-house restaurant, card payment, power backup, and more.

OYO rooms at hotels in Sharjah range from AED 118 for a standard studio apartment and standard double to AED 240 for a premium accommodation like deluxe studio apartments and standard double and triple room accommodation.

Al Majaz, Al Khan and Corniche are the most sought after destinations amongst the tourists. If you enjoy the hustle bustle and like staying in the centre of the city choose an accommodation near Sahara Centre and City Centre.

The most frequented tourist attractions of Sharjah are

• Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization: The museum walks you through the centuries of Islamic culture through their Manuscripts, art, metallic handicrafts, coins and Mughal and Ottoman Craftwork.
• Sharjah Arts Museum: with the 72 galleries spread across 3 floors, Sharjah Art Museum is the largest Art Museum of UAE. It holds the most valuable paintings of the 18th century.
• Sharjah heritage area: The area has an interesting combination of Significant Museums like Sharjah Heritage Museum, Calligraphy Museum and a traditional family home Bait Al Naboodah.
• Sharjah Fort: The fort, once, served as defence facility and as a residence to the ruling family now exhibits the history of Sharjah.
• Central market/Blue Soak: with almost 600 shops housed inside the market, Blue Soak is the largest shopping area selling jewellery, clothes, carpets, souvenirs and electronics.
• Sharjah Aquarium and Maritime Museum is the most popular attraction amongst the younger lot that houses various species of sea-life.

• Jebel Hafeet: located at a distance of 150km from Sharjah, Jebel Hafeet is the Emirate’s highest peak standing majestically overlooking Ai Ain. The roads leading to mountain are beautifully designed making a road trip to Jebel Habeet a memorable one.
• Ferrari world: located at 80-minute drive from Sharjah, Ferrari world is a heaven for thrill mongers with the world’s fastest roller coaster that speeds up to 240km/hr in five seconds.
• Fujairah: located on the east coast of UAE, Fujairah is a two and a half drive from Sharjah that boasts of the spectacular landscape of beaches and mountains.

In Sharjah Summers are sweltering hot, arid and oppressive and the temperature can go up to 105°F whereas winters are pleasant, cool and dry and temperatures come down to 55°F. The best time to visit Sharjah is between October and February when the weather is cool and pleasant.

By Air: Sharjah International Airport is situated within the distance of 15 km from the city that connects Sharjah with all the major destinations.

By Bus: Sharjah owns an Inter Emirate bus service that connects the city with the rest of the Emirates very well.

City Transport: Getting around Sharjah is affordable and convenient. Mowasalat (local bus operator) operates buses across the city covering 9 long routes. You can even hire taxis to commute within the city. Hop-on sightseeing bus is also available to cover the main tourist attractions.

You can savour the city of Sharjah in different possible ways.

Visit the Museums: your trip to Sharjah city is incomplete without visiting Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation that gives a deep insight into the Islamic culture and treasures rare artefacts. Visit Sharjah Heritage Museum to learn about distinctive and unique customs of the city.

Visit Beaches: The city of Sharjah, being a part of Arabian Gulf, is lined with beautiful beaches like Al Khan Beach, Khor Fakkan Beach and many more private beaches.

Visit parks and wildlife: if you enjoy staying outdoors, the city of Sharjah offers numerous parks and wild life centres that include The Sharjah Desert Park, The Arabian Wild Life Centre and Sharjah National Park.

Depending on different hotel policies, there are certain restrictions placed on couples. Please double check the hotel booking page before the booking.