Riyadh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Riyadh

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Al Olaya District

3.5/5(12 area reviews)

Unique features of Al Olaya District include the shopping and coffee shops. Make a stop by Kingdom Centre or Sky Bridge while you're exploring the area.

Al Olaya District
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Downtown Riyadh

Downtown Riyadh is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Al Musmak Fortress and Al Batha Market.

Downtown Riyadh
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Al Aziziyah

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Al Aziziyah. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Al Musmak Fortress and Al Batha Market, a few notable attractions nearby.

Al Aziziyah
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As Sulimaniyah

As Sulimaniyah is well liked for its coffee shops. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Riyadh area, you might plan a trip to Kingdom Centre or King Fahad National Library.

As Sulimaniyah
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Qurtubah

Though Qurtubah may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center and Roshn Front.

Qurtubah
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King Abdullah Financial District

When in King Abdullah Financial District, you can plan a visit to Riyadh Park Mall and The Boulevard Riyadh, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

King Abdullah Financial District
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya

Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya

5 out of 5
Olaya Road, Al Olaya District Riyadh
The price is ₹13,513 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
₹13,513
₹16,317 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Riyadh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (369 reviews)
Solid hotel - all the right amenities, very clean, great service and modern.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya
Radisson Riyadh Airport

Radisson Riyadh Airport

4 out of 5
Muhammad Ibn Farj, Road 5333 Riyadh
The price is ₹13,305 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹13,305
₹16,066 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Riyadh. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Roshn Front and Riyadh Front Exhibition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (186 reviews)
Room was clean. Staff were helpful.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Radisson Riyadh Airport
Aloft Riyadh

Aloft Riyadh

2385 Olaya Street Riyadh
The price is ₹6,244 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
₹6,244
₹7,360 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Riyadh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Al Batha Market and King Fahad National Library ...
9/10 Wonderful! (243 reviews)
Excellent, but as usual, must ask for the room to be cleaned every day and hand wash cloths :-)

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Aloft Riyadh
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Zahrat Rozah

Zahrat Rozah

3461 Abi Jafar Al Mansour St Riyadh Riyadh
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Riyadh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Al Hamra Mall and Shuhada Park are located ...
2/10 (1 review)
Very horrible experience. I did stay at the hotel for one night. Room was like not cleaned for ages. Water leak in the shower. Broken toilet. Broken room door. Very weirded receptionist.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2023

Zahrat Rozah
Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Convention Center

Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Convention Center

4 out of 5
King Saud Road Riyadh
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Riyadh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Al Batha Market and Al Gawza ...
Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Convention Center
Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter - Marriott Executive Apartments

Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter - Marriott Executive Apartments

4 out of 5
6781 Abdullah AlSahmi Street Riyadh Riyadh
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Riyadh. Enjoy free parking, 3 coffee shops/cafes and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions VIA Riyadh and Samhan ...
Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter - Marriott Executive Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Riyadh

3.7
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
3
5 - Excellent 18%
4 - Good
7
4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
6
3 - Okay 35%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 6%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Too short a time and wanted to stay longer

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Will be much improved when roadworks are finished as traffic was very bad

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Variety of shopping and dining area Delicious food Easy with online delivery for anything and everything ( using marsool app)

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice city lots of shopping and food optiond

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I love ritadh

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