Hotels in the Maldives

Despite being a very religious nation, Maldives offers some exotic places for party animals and night revelers. Most clubs in the Maldives are found inside hotels on private islands. Otherwise, it's hard to find clubs in ordinary cities. Alcoholic drinks are also scarce because the Maldives is a dry country. Otherwise, for the best nightlife in the Maldives, go to the Somerset and Hard Rock Hotels in Male for original country music, good food, and drinks in plenty. In Maafushi, you'll enjoy a good time at the Rena Beach Hotel and Sunrise Beach Hotel. If you've ever fancied a good time underwater, the city of Huluwalu offers an underwater club called the Subsix. Inside the Subsix, enjoy great cocktails, a picturesque view of the sea with shoals of eels swimming past. Indulge in the unique seafood-based Maldives cuisine and a variety of traditional Asian dishes.

Maldives is also home to some ancient historical sites that tell the history of the county's natives and founding fathers. Most of these historical landmarks include Muslim monuments dating several centuries back. They include the Medhu Ziyaaraiy, tomb of renowned Moroccan professor Abdul Barakat, who is credited for having established Islam in the Maldives in the 12th century. Visit the Medhu Ziyaaraiy to learn about the legend of the sea demon and young virgin girls and how Barakat helped the natives slay the demon. Entry to the tomb is free. Next is the 17th-century Male Hukuru Miskiy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To get to this mosque, you'll need special permission from the government to visit the historical site although there is no entrance fee. Finally, the 900-year old Kongannu Cemetery, which holds the remains of Addu Atoll Muslims, is home to unique 18th century tombstones of ancient royal families, with each tombstone being a historical monument in itself. As you tour these places you can book affordable hotels in Maldives at Conrad Maldives Rangali or Kaani Beach Hotel in Maafushi. The best time to visit these landmarks is between November and April while the low season is between May-November.

The least expensive month to stay at a hotel in Maldives is August. On average, it only costs €19 per night in the month of August. Conversely, the most expensive month to visit Maldives is December.

While the country has many desirable locations to visit, the most popular city in Maldives to travel to is Guraidhoo.

Visiting and staying overnight in Dhangethi will cost you a premium compared to the rest of Maldives. Expect to pay €74 per night, a rate that is about 27% more than the country’s average.