Riyadh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Riyadh

Tradition and Tourism on the Jenandriyah Festival 2016

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
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: National Library, Olaya Street

Downtown Riyadh

Downtown Riyadh is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Al Batha Market and National Museum of Saudi Arabia.

Downtown Riyadh
King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh Saudi Arabia

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
old heritage building in saudi arabia Riyadh

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 Sky Bridge.

As Sulimaniyah
Picturesque view of Masjid Diplomatic Quarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Diplomatic Quarter

Diplomatic Quarter is well liked for its bars. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Riyadh area, you might plan a trip to King Abdulaziz Conference Center or Kingdom Centre.

Diplomatic Quarter
At-Turaif, Riyadh

Qurtubah

Though Qurtubah may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Roshn Front and Granada Mall.

Qurtubah
Aloft Riyadh

Aloft Riyadh

2385 Olaya Street Riyadh
The price is ₹7,227 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
₹7,227
₹8,519 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Riyadh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Al Batha Market and King Fahad ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (239 reviews)
The room was nicer in person. The staff was amazing and kind. I wish i stayed longer because i wanted to try their breakfast.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Aloft Riyadh
Radisson Riyadh Airport

Radisson Riyadh Airport

4 out of 5
Muhammad Ibn Farj, Road 5333 Riyadh
The price is ₹10,273 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
₹10,273
₹12,405 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Riyadh. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attraction Roshn Front is located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (173 reviews)
Room was very good. Staff was very courteous.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Radisson Riyadh Airport
Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya

Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya

4 out of 5
2759 Olaya District, Al Olaya Riyadh
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹10,856 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
₹10,856
₹13,108 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Riyadh. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Al Batha Market and Centria ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (191 reviews)
Wonderful stay, everything was perfect. Ahmed was amazing and very helpful with everything we needed and gave us some good advices to visit Ryiadh.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya
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.
Wafa Residence

Wafa Residence

Al-Ulaya Street - Al-Ulaya District Riyadh
Stay at this aparthotel in Riyadh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Al Batha Market and Localizer Mall are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (7 reviews)
Excellent location Quite clean rooms However toilet was a bit old and check in could have been a bit smoother. The receptionist was very helpful but didn't know that I have already paid for the accomodation

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Wafa Residence
Zahrat Rozah

Zahrat Rozah

3461 Abi Jafar Al Mansour St Riyadh Riyadh
Stay at this aparthotel in Riyadh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Al Hamra Mall and Shuhada Park are located nearby.
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
Boudl Al Sulimanyah

Boudl Al Sulimanyah

Abu Bakr Alrazi St Riyadh Riyadh Province
Stay at this hotel in Riyadh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Al Batha Market and Al Gawza Park ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (26 reviews)
Room and bathroom clean, room had all the amenities needed, pleasant staff. Car parking can be challenging in the area specifically at busy times

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Boudl Al Sulimanyah
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
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5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 18%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 35%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 6%
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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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