Hegra Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

“Qasr al-Farid” means “the lonely castle”, so called because it stands completely isolated from the others. But despite its fanciful name, Qasr al-Farid is only a tomb. It was carved out of a single rock sometime in the first century A.D., but its facade was never finished which makes the tomb an interesting study. The heavily chiselled surface of the lower third documents how these tombs were fashioned from the top down. Qasr al-Farid is just one of ninety-odd such monumental tombs carved here during the heyday of the Nabataeans.
“Qasr al-Farid” means “the lonely castle”, so called because it stands completely isolated from the others. But despite its fanciful name, Qasr al-Farid is only a tomb. It was carved out of a single rock sometime in the first century A.D., but its facade was never finished which makes the tomb an interesting study. The heavily chiselled surface of the lower third documents how these tombs were fashioned from the top down. Qasr al-Farid is just one of ninety-odd such monumental tombs carved here during the heyday of the Nabataeans.
Amazing trip to Madain Saleh, Saudi Arabia. There are many rocks carved like this, plus lots of other other-worldly rocks there. It's a little like a smaller version of Petra (dates from around the same time), without the crowds
Our Habitas AlUla

Our Habitas AlUla

5 out of 5
Ashar Valley Al-'Ula Madinah
The price is AU$1,248 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$1,248
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Al-'Ula. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (119 reviews)
The best hotel in the world

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

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Ashar Tented Resort

Ashar Tented Resort

Al Ula 43545 AlUla Saudi Arabia Al-'Ula
The price is AU$1,518 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$1,518
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Al-'Ula. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Jabal Ikmah is located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
We stayed in the old tents they are definitely not worth $1,100 per night and need a complete refresh. On the side the resort is wonderful, staff can’t do enough to help you and the valley is beautiful. Quality of food is high. Very disappointed the rock pool at the spa was not open.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Ashar Tented Resort
The Chedi Hegra

The Chedi Hegra

5 out of 5
Hegra Al-'Ula Al Madinah
The price is AU$584 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$584
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Al-'Ula. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mada'in Saleh Train Station and Al-Hijr Archaeological ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
Spa inşaat halinde geçici spa ise küçüktu, kullanmadık! Çalışanlar çok guleryuzlu ve misafirperverlerdi. Havuz göremedik ama sanırım yeni yapılacak spada havuz olacak. Odalar hem çok temiz hemde otel 3 yıldır açık olmasına rağmen hala yepyeni duruyor. Sessiz ve çok huzurluydu!

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

The Chedi Hegra
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Cloud 7 Residence AlUla

Cloud 7 Residence AlUla

4 out of 5
Al Aziziyah District Al-'Ula Al Madinah Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Al-'Ula. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Al Manshiyah Plaza and Jebel Khuraibah are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
This hotel exceeded my expectations. The rooms are spacious and everything is nice. Staff were well trained and very attentive. I recommend this place to all visits Al Ula. It is cheaper than Banyan but it offers good value.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Cloud 7 Residence AlUla
Where beauty meets tranquility, go on a journey to the heart of natural beauty.

Where beauty meets tranquility, go on a journey to the heart of natural beauty.

AlUla Al Madinah Province
Stay at this apartment in Al-'Ula. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions AlUla Museum and Jebel Khuraibah are located nearby.
Where beauty meets tranquility, go on a journey to the heart of natural beauty.
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