Doha advice please

[marcsgran]

We arrive around midnight in Doha on 20 December, joining the ship on 21st.  At the end of our cruise, our flight leaves at 7.55 am the next day.  I’m looking for advice on best place to stay over, airport or closer to the port?  Thanks in advance

[Host Kat]

12 hours ago, marcsgran said:

We arrive around midnight in Doha on 20 December, joining the ship on 21st.  At the end of our cruise, our flight leaves at 7.55 am the next day.  I’m looking for advice on best place to stay over, airport or closer to the port?  Thanks in advance

 

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[SelectSys]

@marcsgranI am not sure what you are looking for, simply a place to sleep or looking a round a bit before your cruise.  I guess regardless, I would suggest more towards the port by the souq and pearl monument to at least see something in the morning before your cruise.

 

You might get better information on the "cruise air" section as Doha hotels and stopovers have been discussed there too.