What's Downtown Riyadh like?
Downtown Riyadh is an upmarket part of town where you can spend time visiting the restaurants. Take in some culture at National Museum of Saudi Arabia and King Abdulaziz Historical Center. There's plenty more to see, including Al Musmak Fortress and Al Batha Market.
Where are the best places to stay in Downtown Riyadh?
We have 8 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below are our travellers' favourite lodging options in Downtown Riyadh:
Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia
Family-friendly hotel with restaurant and bar- Free valet parking • Free Wi-Fi • a hot tub • Health club • Cafe
Gloria Inn Hotel
Hotel with indoor pool and restaurant- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Steam room • Fitness centre • Cafe
How to get to Downtown Riyadh
Flying to:
- Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.), 22.5 mi (36.1 km) from Downtown Riyadh
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Riyadh
What to see in Downtown Riyadh
- Al Musmak Fortress
- Al Watan Park
- Salam Park
- King Abdul Aziz Library
- Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque
Things to do in Downtown Riyadh
- Al Batha Market
- National Museum of Saudi Arabia
- King Abdulaziz Historical Center
- Souk Al Zal
- Al Maigliah Market Center
Other popular Downtown Riyadh attractions
- Al Zal Market
- Al Murabba Historical Palace
- Masmak Citadel
- Riyadh TV Tower