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Premier Inn Doha Education City
Premier Inn Doha Education City is a 219-room budget hotel behind the Qatar National Convention Centre, close to Education City, with a pool, gym and all-day restaurant.
At a glance
- Type
- Budget hotel
- Area
- Education City / Al Rayyan, Doha, Qatar
- Price
- $ · Budget
- Official site
- mena.premierinn.com
Good to know
- Outdoor pool
- Gym
- All-day restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
- Near tram
Why we recommend it
Premier Inn Doha Education City is a budget hotel run by Premier Inn Middle East, which has two hotels in Doha. It sits behind the Qatar National Convention Centre on Al Yass Street, on the edge of Education City, and it has 219 rooms. Hamad International Airport is about 30 minutes away by car.
Rooms are simple and practical, with air conditioning, a power shower, a sofa bed, tea and coffee facilities and free Wi-Fi, which makes them a good fit for families and longer stays as well as short business trips. Downstairs, Omnia is the all-day restaurant, with an international buffet, an à la carte menu and weekly specials, and breakfast is served each morning. There is a lobby coffee spot for something quick, a business centre, a fitness centre and an outdoor pool, which is welcome in Doha's climate.
The location is the main reason to choose this hotel. Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Qatar National Library and the Education City Mosque are a short distance away, and Oxygen Park, with 130,000 square metres of green space, and the Education City Golf Club are nearby. The Education City Tram stops within a few hundred metres of the hotel and links Education City landmarks, and Karwa taxis and Careem ride-hailing cover the rest of the city. The Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif and the Corniche are a taxi ride away.
The hotel suits budget travellers, families, students and academics visiting Education City, and anyone attending events at the Qatar National Convention Centre. It is less suitable for visitors who want to walk to the souq or the Corniche every evening, as the centre of Doha is a drive away.
Rates are usually lowest in the summer months.
Book through the Premier Inn Middle East website, where you will also find the latest rates and offers. If you are planning several days of sightseeing, consider combining this hotel with a couple of nights in a central hotel near Souq Waqif, so you can enjoy both the museums of Education City and the old town without long daily journeys.
Premier Inn Doha Education City FAQs
Where is Premier Inn Doha Education City?
Behind the Qatar National Convention Centre on Al Yass Street, near Education City.
How many rooms does it have?
219 rooms.
Does the hotel have a pool?
Yes, there is an outdoor pool.
Is there a restaurant?
Yes, Omnia is the all-day restaurant, with a buffet and à la carte menu.
Is there public transport nearby?
Yes, the Education City Tram stops a short walk from the hotel.
How far is the airport?
About 30 minutes from Hamad International Airport.
What is nearby?
Mathaf, Qatar National Library, Education City Mosque, Oxygen Park and the Education City Golf Club.
Is Wi-Fi free?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is provided in the rooms.