Name: Souq Waqif
Address: Doha, QA
Price range: From $117

Souq Waqif, DohaSouq Waqif in Doha, Qatar has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 80 of 159 hotels we score in Doha. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.7. Rooms from about $117 a night (cached, not a live quote).Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli consists of nine restored historic buildings situated within the traditional Souq Waqif marketplace. This collection of hotels features 183 rooms and suites that combine contemporary Arab design with local craftsmanship. Guests can access an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a sauna, and three on-site restaurants. The location is within walking distance of the Museum of Islamic Art and the local art gallery. It suits travellers looking for a cultural experience in a historic setting. While the rooms offer modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and desks, the property is spread across several separate buildings rather than one single structure.What stands out

Traditional Arab design

Near the metro station

Walking distance to museums

On-site pool and spa

Watch out for

Spread across multiple buildings

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