Downtown Riyadh Travel Guide
Riyadh
Visit Downtown Riyadh
Popular places to visit
Kingdom Centre
During your trip to Riyadh, you can enjoy retail therapy at Kingdom Centre. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Granada Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Granada Mall during your stay in Riyadh.
The Boulevard Riyadh
You can search for that perfect souvenir at The Boulevard Riyadh during your stay in Riyadh.
Al Faisaliyah Tower
Al Faisaliyah Tower is just one of the places to see in Riyadh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Al Batha Market
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Al Batha Market during your visit to Riyadh. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its cafes.
National Museum of Saudi Arabia
You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Saudi Arabia during your trip to Riyadh. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Things to do
Edge of the World Riyadh Tour with Camel Ride, Bat Cave & Dinner
Riyadh Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
eSIM: Airalo Middle East and North Africa Package
Short 3-Hour Second Edge of the World Tour: Darb Al-Manjour Trail
Top hotels in Downtown Riyadh
Orchida Al Hamra
sehr freundliches Personal, saubere Zimmer und Bad, ruhige Lage, Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in der Nähe, Verkehrsanbindung(en) gut zu erreichen, WLAN, Parkmöglichkeiten vorhanden
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025
Aloft Riyadh
Descent facility, clean and well located. Good value for the price.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Radisson Riyadh Airport
This is a beautiful hotel, the rooms are extremely spacious and staff is attentive. The only issue with the hotel is the live music set up in the courtyard that blared on a loud speaker until midnight. We only had the room from 9 pm until 3:30 am due to a flight delay. Not acceptable for people staying ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Novotel Riyadh Sahafa
Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya
Great hotel, and always a great stay at the Radisson Hotel chain. Breakfast was good and fresh and staff kept everything clean.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Riyadh
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 Malaz
Travellers like the zoo in Al Malaz, and Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Ad Dhubbat
Though Ad Dhubbat may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Riyadh Zoo and Ministry of Interior.
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 Olaya District
Unique features of Al Olaya District include the shopping and coffee shops. Make a stop by Kingdom Centre or Ministry of Interior while you're exploring the area.
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 Localizer Mall or Kingdom Centre.
