| upgraded rooms add sitting areas with sea views. amenities include a relaxed bistro/cafe with a lounge and a terrace overlooking the ocean; there's no alcohol. this informal hotel in a commercial area is a 13-minute walk from the national museum, 2 km from the man-made artificial beach and 6 km from the velana international airport. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. an airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. the modest, low-key rooms with simple furnishings offer tvs, safes, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and minifridges. wi-fi is complimentary
Velana International Airport 25 min
Baros (19 min)
Founded in 2004, this man-made residential island with a serene feel offers beaches & dive centers. Hulhule Island (23 min)
Primarily a hub for local transit, this no-frills island hosts the Maldives’ main airport. Muleeaage (15 min)
Ornate house built for Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III in 1906, & now Maldivian president's office. Villingili (11 min)
26 natural atolls offering tranquil beaches & popular scuba diving & snorkeling spots. Velassaru (11 min)
Fishermen lay out daily catches of tuna & other fish on the tiled floor of this open marketplace. Velassaru (9 min)
Compact, white-sand beach cove with a playground & views of planes flying in & out of Malé airport. Velassaru (22 min)
Made from coral boulders, this ornate mosque was built in 1658 & features sea-culture architecture. Thilafushi (13 min)
Cultural museum showcasing antiquities from Maldives' Buddhist era through the Islamic monarchs. Sultan Park (13 min)
This compact park features large shade trees, plus small colorful species, along with benches. Villingili (13 min)
Islamic Centre & mosque with golden domes opened in 1984, with conference hall & Islamic library. Male' (11 min)
The eponymous capital city covers most of this atoll, featuring beaches & many colorful buildings. | 
