Your stay — Moein Building
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The Property — Moein Building
Moein Building is a no-frills 3-star hotel in Hawalli, popular with budget-conscious travellers and short-stay workers. The lobby feels like a functional transit lounge: clean tile floors, a small reception desk, and a perpetually ticking wall clock. Its USP is location — a 10-minute walk from the Hawalli souk and cheap eats, not the building itself. It suits anyone who sees a hotel as a place to crash, not linger.
Chronicles of Hawalli
Hawalli was founded as a fishing and pearling village in the early 1900s, later absorbed into Kuwait City’s suburban sprawl after oil discoveries. Its architecture is a jumble of 1970s concrete blocks, newer glass towers, and old courtyard houses being steadily demolished. Culturally, Hawalli is Kuwait’s most ethnically diverse district, home to large South Asian and Arab expat communities, giving it a lively street-food and retail scene. Today it’s a dense residential-commercial hub, with the scent of shawarma and incense mixing with car exhaust.
Best Time to Visit
Full Hawalli guide →Best months
November to March: temperatures drop to 15-25°C, perfect for outdoor wandering in the souk. Crowds are moderate outside school holidays. April is also tolerable if you avoid midday heat.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak summer heat (45°C+), plus Kuwait’s National Day (Feb 25) sees a spike in local travel. July drives hotel prices down because tourists avoid it, but air conditioning is vital. Eid al-Adha dates shift annually and may fill budget hotels.
Budget shoulder season
May and September-October offer lower prices and still-bearable evenings (30-35°C). Book the Moein Building for 30-40% less than winter rates. October has fewer tourists than March.
Weather & packing
Kuwait’s climate is hyper-arid — dust storms can appear suddenly in summer, reducing visibility and coating everything. Pack a light scarf or buff for dust, not just sunblock. Essential rule: bring a reusable water bottle; tap water is safe but you’ll want to stay hydrated constantly.
Live City Briefing — Hawalli
- The Hawalli souk pedestrianisation project has widened several streets near the Moein Building, making walking easier but causing minor traffic diversions at the junction of Block 3 and 4.
- A new air-conditioned bus route (Line 505) now links Hawalli to Kuwait City’s seafront via the 4th Ring Road, useful for visitors wanting to reach the Scientific Center without taxis.
- July 2026 coincides with summer sales at the Hawalli Souk; many shops close 12:00-16:00 for siesta-style breaks, so plan market visits for early morning or after 17:00.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Moein Building, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing away from the main road (19) — likely the rear side of the building, which avoids most street noise from Hawalli's busy commercial strip.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 2 — these are closest to street level and will pick up traffic, shop noise, and foot traffic from the pavement. Also avoid rooms facing the front directly, especially near the lift lobby.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms offer views over the neighbourhood's low-rise rooftops and sometimes a glimpse of the Arabian Gulf coast in the distance. Front-facing rooms look onto Hawalli's main road and shops.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 offer the best balance of insulation from street noise and minimal lift traffic disruption.
🔊 Noise notes
Hawalli is a dense commercial and residential area — expect traffic noise during the day (7am–9pm) and occasional late-night delivery trucks. The hotel's lift and service entrance may generate noise on lower floors.
Insider tips
Parking is limited; arrive after 8pm for easier street parking. Request a rear-facing room at check-in — these are quieter and often have better cross-ventilation.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Moein Building
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) throughout; no login required. Paid upgrade (15 Mbps, 5 KWD per 24h) available at reception.
Single lift serves all 5 guest floors. No stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers. Complimentary digital access to PressReader via hotel tablets in lobby.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag-drop available from 08:00. Late check-out until 16:00 costs 15 KWD; after 16:00, charges half-night rate.
Free for same-day departure; for longer, 2 KWD per bag per day charged by front desk.
No step-free main entrance (one low step). No accessible rooms or lifts wide enough for wheelchairs. Ground floor restaurant has a ramp at rear.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park (Al Hawally Municipal Parking) is 200 m north, 3 KWD per 24h. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full first night deposit required at booking; at check-in, a 50 KWD incidental hold on credit card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: شاهة عبدالرازق العبيد أرملة علي يوسف المزيني (373 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: قصر الشعب (653 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: قصر الشعب (655 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: مسجد عروة بن الزبير (785 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
مركز سلطان — 783 m · ~10 min walk
Garden/Park — 522 m · ~7 min walk
مركز الشيخ عبدالله السالم الثقافي — 579 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 769 m · ~10 min walk
Hawally Tabawi Pharmacy — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Pinoy Pride — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Kuwaiti Dinar, KWD
Use local exchange houses in Hawalli (e.g., Lulu Exchange, Al Muzaini) for better rates; avoid airport and hotel bureaus due to poor rates and high fees.
Cards (Visa/Mastercard) widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; contactless is common; mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) works in most places, but carry cash for small vendors and taxis.
10% is often added to restaurant bills; otherwise round up or leave 1-2 KWD. Taxis: round up to nearest half dinar. Hotel staff: 1-3 KWD for porters/housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant Arabic coffee or karak chai from street stalls/cafeterias, 0.500 KWD.
Shawarma or falafel sandwich from takeaway joints, around 1-2 KWD.
A chicken biryani or curry at a Pakistani/Indian cafeteria, main dish about 2-3 KWD.
Hawalli's Block 3 and areas around the main streets have many cheap shawarma, falafel, and karak stalls.
Al Meera, Lulu Hypermarket, and Sultan Centre are common chain supermarkets in Hawalli.
Local shops along the main commercial streets (especially around Block 1/3) offer affordable basics; tailors for custom work.
Kuwait Public Transport Company buses: 0.200 KWD per ride within city, no day pass. From airport, take bus route 13 or 15 to Hawalli for 0.200 KWD.
Eat at popular cafeteria/restaurants instead of mall food courts; haggle or use cash at street markets; buy drinking water in bulk from supermarkets (under 0.200 KWD for 1.5L).
Emergency Contacts
Hawalli112 is the single emergency number for police, ambulance, and fire in Kuwait. For non-urgent police matters in Hawalli, dial 1800888. The Hawalli Police Station main line is +965 2483 0000. For Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital (nearest A&E), call +965 1802000.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Hawalli, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Moein Building
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 769 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Hawally Tabawi Pharmacy — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Kuwait International Airport Bus Stop (outside Arrivals) → Hawalli Bus Station (near Costa del Sol)
💡 Bus 13 runs along the main highway. Get off at 'Hawalli Bus Station' and walk 5 mins to the hotel. Buy a rechargeable KART card from the driver or a kiosk.
Hawalli Bus Station (near Costa del Sol) → Sharq (Kuwait City)
💡 Route 500 runs frequently into central Kuwait City. Sit on the left side for sea views. Have exact change or a KART card—no onboard card top-up.
Costa del Sol Hotel, Hawalli → Salmiya (e.g. Marina Mall)
💡 Agree the fare before getting in. Use Ride-hailing apps like Careem or Uber for standard pricing instead—especially if you don't speak Arabic.
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) → Costa del Sol Hotel, Hawalli
💡 Use the official airport taxi counter inside arrivals to avoid haggling. Pay in cash; drivers may not have change for large notes.
About Hawalli
Wikipedia ↗
Hawalli Governorate (Arabic: محافظة حولي Muḥāfaẓat Ḥawalli) is one of the six governorates of Kuwait. Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah became governor in 1962. A more recent governor of the Hawalli governorate is Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who later became prime minister. A 2005 estimate report...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Moein Building?
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing away from the main road (19) — likely the rear side of the building, which avoids most street noise from Hawalli's busy commercial strip.
Which rooms should I avoid at Moein Building?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 2 — these are closest to street level and will pick up traffic, shop noise, and foot traffic from the pavement. Also avoid rooms facing the front directly, especially near the lift lobby.
Is Moein Building noisy?
Hawalli is a dense commercial and residential area — expect traffic noise during the day (7am–9pm) and occasional late-night delivery trucks. The hotel's lift and service entrance may generate noise on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Moein Building?
Rear-facing rooms offer views over the neighbourhood's low-rise rooftops and sometimes a glimpse of the Arabian Gulf coast in the distance. Front-facing rooms look onto Hawalli's main road and shops.
What are insider tips for staying at Moein Building?
Parking is limited; arrive after 8pm for easier street parking. Request a rear-facing room at check-in — these are quieter and often have better cross-ventilation.
What time is check-in at Moein Building?
Check-in at Moein Building is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Moein Building have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) throughout; no login required. Paid upgrade (15 Mbps, 5 KWD per 24h) available at reception.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Moein Building?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Moein Building?
Shawarma or falafel sandwich from takeaway joints, around 1-2 KWD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Moein Building?
Kuwait Public Transport Company buses: 0.200 KWD per ride within city, no day pass. From airport, take bus route 13 or 15 to Hawalli for 0.200 KWD.
When is the best time to visit Hawalli?
November to March: temperatures drop to 15-25°C, perfect for outdoor wandering in the souk. Crowds are moderate outside school holidays. April is also tolerable if you avoid midday heat.
Top Attractions in Hawalli
💡 Visit after sunset when the temperature drops and families gather. The park is quieter on weekday mornings.
💡 Allow 45 minutes. The staff are knowledgeable and speak English. No photography inside the main hall.
💡 No lifeguards or showers. Bring your own shade and water. Busiest on Fridays from late afternoon.
💡 The park's light show at dusk is impressive. Enter via Gate 2 for the best view of the illuminated gardens.
💡 Buy tickets online to skip queues. The dolphin show is included but arrives 15 minutes early for good seats.