Downtown Riyadh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: National Library, Olaya Street
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: National Library, Olaya Street
King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh Saudi Arabia
View of the external part of the Criminal Court Complex of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Part of the public institutions located in the very heart of the old town of the capital of Saudi Arabia
King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh Saudi Arabia

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Our pick of the best Downtown Riyadh Hotel Deals

Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia

Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia

4 out of 5
Imam Faisal Bin Turki Street Riyadh
The price is AU$143 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$143
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Riyadh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Al Batha Market and Al Watan Park ...
Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia
Gloria Inn Hotel

Gloria Inn Hotel

3 out of 5
Al Batha Street Riyadh
The price is AU$95 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$95
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Riyadh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Al Batha Market and Al Musmak Fortress are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (73 reviews)
Nice room. Convenient location.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Gloria Inn Hotel
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya

Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya

5 out of 5
Olaya Road, Al Olaya District Riyadh
The price is AU$250 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$250
17 Mar - 18 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 AU$233 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$233
17 Mar - 18 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! (182 reviews)
Nice hotel, although the water pressure was low and we were placed in B3 and had a view of the construction site wasn’t ideal. But the room was clean.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Radisson Riyadh Airport
Aloft Riyadh

Aloft Riyadh

2385 Olaya Street Riyadh
The price is AU$124 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$124
19 Mar - 20 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
Hilton Riyadh Olaya

Hilton Riyadh Olaya

5 out of 5
8508 King Fahd Branch Rd, 3817, Al Olaya Riyadh Riyadh Province
The price is AU$206 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$206
17 Mar - 18 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 Kingdom Centre are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
The spa was amazing! This is an excellent hotel!

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hilton Riyadh Olaya
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Riyadh

Noor Riyadh, King Abdulaziz Historical Center

Al Murabba

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Al Murabba. You might want to make time for a stop at National Museum of Saudi Arabia or King Abdulaziz Historical Center.

Al Murabba
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, KSA - November 21, 2017 buildings group from Worood district and Uroba road in Riyadh

Al Malaz

Travellers like the zoo in Al Malaz, and Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Al Malaz
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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
Tradition and Tourism on the Jenandriyah Festival 2016

Al Olaya District

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
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
Saudis recognize the tools of the past. Jenandriyah Festivals.

Al Wurud

Visitors to Al Wurud like its restaurants and shopping, and Al Khaimah Park is a sight worth a stop.

Al Wurud


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