Where to stay in Riyadh

Neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood guidance for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: which areas suit which travellers, what they cost, and the stays we list in each.

Diriyah (4) — Mud-brick heritage, date palms At-Turaif's restored mud-brick town and a dining terrace beside it.
Olaya (3) — Kingdom Tower, retail spine The Kingdom Centre sky bridge and malls in every direction.
Al Malaz (2) — Older grid, everyday markets Cheaper rooms and honest local food, away from the towers.
Hittin (3) — Villa compounds, wide roads Space, supermarkets, and a long drive to the old city.
KAFD (4) — Sculpted towers, new district Striking architecture, and the metro runs right into it.
Diplomatic Quarter (4) — Walled embassies, desert gardens Wadi walking paths and the calmest streets in the city.

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