Your stay — AL-DUR Hotel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: مرقد عبد الله بن علي (467 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: كنيسة (472 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: كنيسة القلب الاقدس للسريان الكاثوليك (530 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: كنيسة السبتيين (741 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
مجمع سنتر الامراء — 451 m · ~6 min walk
ساحة الفراهيدي — 566 m · ~7 min walk
قاعة اتحاد رجال الاعمال — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
مدينة العاب العشار — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
صراف آلي - المصرف العراقي للتجارة — 310 m · ~4 min walk
مذخر ادوية ابن الهيثم — 109 m · ~1 min walk
سنتر قيصر الذهبي — 552 m · ~7 min walk
محطة باصات العشار — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Emergency Contacts
BasrahFor tourist police or general assistance in Basrah, contact the local police station at +964 40 554 0000. The Tourist Police unit operates during daylight hours in the city centre. For medical emergencies, the Basrah Teaching Hospital emergency room can be reached on +964 40 550 0001. Always carry photocopies of your passport and visa.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Basrah, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at AL-DUR Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · صراف آلي - المصرف العراقي للتجارة — 310 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · مذخر ادوية ابن الهيثم — 109 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Basrah International Airport (BSR) → فندق وردة الربيع (Al-Basra district)
💡 Negotiate the fare before getting in; official airport taxis are around 15,000 IQD but drivers often start at 25,000. Use the Careem app if you have a local SIM — it's cheaper and tracks the route.
Al-Basra bus station (near جسر العشار) → فندق وردة الربيع (Al-Basra district)
💡 These shared minibuses follow fixed routes but stop anywhere you ask. Have exact change and tell the driver 'وردة الربيع' — they'll drop you at the junction.
Anywhere in Basrah → Anywhere in Basrah (including فندق وردة الربيع)
💡 Careem is reliable in Basrah for short trips. During rush hour (7–9 AM, 4–6 PM) the app sometimes shows no cars — just wait 5 minutes and refresh.
Basrah International Airport (BSR) → Al-Basra city centre (near سوق الحضري)
💡 The bus stops about 400m from the hotel. It's the cheapest option but can be crowded during peak hours; avoid bringing large suitcases.
About Basrah
Wikipedia ↗
Basra (Arabic: ٱلْبَصْرَة, romanized: al-Baṣrah) or Basrah is a port city in southern Iraq. It is the capital of the eponymous Basra Governorate, as well as the third largest city in Iraq overall, behind Baghdad and Mosul. Located near the Iran–Iraq border, the city is situated along the banks of th...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at AL-DUR Hotel?
Check-in at AL-DUR Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Basrah
💡 Visit at sunset when the heat drops and the river catches the light. Bring a scarf for dust if it's windy.
💡 Go early morning when the square is empty. Don't expect a guided tour; just sit and imagine the poet watching the river.
💡 Find the departure point near the Corniche end, by the small jetty opposite the old port building. Go between 8–10am for calm water. Don't tip unless you want to – it's not expected on shared trips.
💡 Wear comfortable shoes – the alleys can be uneven. Carry small bills. Most shopkeepers close for noon prayers (12:30–14:00). Avoid Fridays when many shops shut.
💡 Entry costs about US$3–5. The staff are knowledgeable but speak little English. Take a taxi – buses don't run close. Closed Fridays and public holidays.