About Basrah
Basrah is one of Iraq's major cities, home to around 1,326,564 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Basrah
1
Basra Museum
2
Basta Natural History Museum
3
Badr Shakir al-Sayyab statue
4
Sinbad Island
5
Basra Memorial
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Basra Museum
- Visit Basta Natural History Museum
- Visit Badr Shakir al-Sayyab statue
- Eat at Shatt Al Arab Restaurant
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Sinbad Island
- Visit Basra Memorial
Where to eat
Local favourites
Shatt Al Arab Restaurant
Large and popular restaurant with traditional Iraqi foods along the river.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Basra International Hotel
One of few high-end hotels in town, has a swimming pool, tennis court and five restaurants. Service, however, is not on par with the quite h
Mnawi Basha Hotel
One of the big hotels in Basra. It implies it is a 5-star, but does not make 4-star on any normal scale. It is secure, food is edible, rooms
Basrah International Airport Hotel
Business-oriented hotel, located next to the airport.
Shams Al Basra
Grand Millennium Al Seef Basra
One of the largest luxury hotels in Basra.
Shopping
- Indian market
- Hanna-Sheikh bazaar
- Shanshal Mall
- Basra Times Square
Museums & culture
- Basra Museum
- Basta Natural History Museum
In pictures
Basrah gallery
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