| studios add kitchenettes. situated near shops and restaurants in a commercial area of male city, this low-key hotel is 4 km from velana international airport (via driving and a ferry), and a 14-minute walk from the cultural artifacts at the national museum. breakfast is complimentary, as are ferry rides and a shuttle from the airport. city tours are available. streamlined rooms come with balconies and free wi-fi, as well as flat-screen tvs, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. theres a relaxed international bistro. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. kids age 5 and under stay at no cost with an adult (1 per room)
Velana International Airport 24 min
Velassaru (15 min)
Fishermen lay out daily catches of tuna & other fish on the tiled floor of this open marketplace. Velassaru (21 min)
Made from coral boulders, this ornate mosque was built in 1658 & features sea-culture architecture. Baros (18 min)
Founded in 2004, this man-made residential island with a serene feel offers beaches & dive centers. Thilafushi (14 min)
Cultural museum showcasing antiquities from Maldives' Buddhist era through the Islamic monarchs. Villingili (14 min)
Islamic Centre & mosque with golden domes opened in 1984, with conference hall & Islamic library. Velassaru (9 min)
Compact, white-sand beach cove with a playground & views of planes flying in & out of Malé airport. Villingili (11 min)
26 natural atolls offering tranquil beaches & popular scuba diving & snorkeling spots. Muleeaage (16 min)
Ornate house built for Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III in 1906, & now Maldivian president's office. Sultan Park (14 min)
This compact park features large shade trees, plus small colorful species, along with benches. Hulhule Island (22 min)
Primarily a hub for local transit, this no-frills island hosts the Maldives’ main airport. Male' (11 min)
The eponymous capital city covers most of this atoll, featuring beaches & many colorful buildings. | 
