Place to visit
Lusail Palace, Qatar: what it is and when to go
Lusail Palace is an unusual place to stay (قصر لوسيل الاميري) in Qatar (Doha). Interests: History. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 13 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 25. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Unusual stay · History
- Local name
- قصر لوسيل الاميري
- Where
- Qatar
- Best time
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- DIA Doha, 33 km as the crow flies
- Type of building
- Castle
- Coordinates
- 25.53796, 51.46296
What it is and where
Lusail Palace is an unusual place to stay (قصر لوسيل الاميري) in Qatar (Doha).
It is in Doha, where this site lists 22 more places to see, 29 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 25.53796, 51.46296; the nearest main airport is Doha International Airport (DIA, Doha), 33 km as the crow flies. How to get around Qatar (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Type of building
- Castle
It is one of the History places in Qatar. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Lusail Palace is November to March.
- JanBest time10:34
- FebBest time11:08
- MarBest time11:49
- AprPossible12:36
- MayBetter not13:15
- JunBetter not13:35
- JulBetter not13:27
- AugBetter not12:54
- SepBetter not12:08
- OctPossible11:23
- NovBest time10:44
- DecBest time10:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 25. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Qatar in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Qatar
To enter Qatar there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “If your trip falls in Ramadan, the country changes its hours”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Qatar checklist. Currency: Qatari riyal (QAR), pegged to the dollar; plugs: Type D and G · 240 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 999.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Azure Beach DohaBeaches13 km
- Meryal WaterparkWith kids14 km
- Angry Birds World QatarWith kids17 km
- Al Wahda ArchesMonumental arches in Doha23 km
- Persian GulfExtension of the Indian Ocean24 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Qatar guide.
More in Qatar: History
- Zubarah: ruined and deserted town in Qatar
- Al Koot Fort: historical military fortress located in the heart of Doha, Qatar's capital city
- Amiri Diwan of Qatar: building in Doha, Qatar
- Al Zubara Fort: fort in Qatar
Every Qatar place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lusail Palace?
It is an unusual place to stay (قصر لوسيل الاميري in the local language) in Qatar.
When is the best time to visit Lusail Palace?
November to March. In June there are 13 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 25.
How do you get to Lusail Palace?
The nearest main airport is Doha International Airport (DIA), 33 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Qatar is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Qatar map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Azure Beach Doha, Meryal Waterpark, Angry Birds World Qatar. The rest is in the Qatar guide.
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