Al'Ula Old Town Travel Guide

Al-'Ula

AlUla Old Town showing street scenes
AlUla Old Town showing street scenes
AlUla Old Town featuring a gorge or canyon, heritage elements and heritage architecture
AlUla Old Town which includes markets
AlUla Old Town which includes street scenes and heritage elements as well as an individual male

Popular places to visit

“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.

Al-Hijr Archaeological Site

You can learn about the history of Hegra with a visit to Al-Hijr Archaeological Site. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Al-Hijr Archaeological Site

AlUla Museum

You can study the exhibits at AlUla Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Al-'Ula. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

AlUla Museum

Mada'in Saleh Train Station

You can study the exhibits at Mada'in Saleh Train Station, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Hegra. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.

Mada'in Saleh Train Station

Al Diwan

Learn about the local history of Hegra when you take a trip to Al Diwan. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.

Al Diwan

Umm al-Daraj

You can learn about the history of Al-'Ula with a trip to Umm al-Daraj. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.

Umm al-Daraj

Jebel Khuraibah

You can learn about the history of Al-'Ula with a visit to Jebel Khuraibah. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Jebel Khuraibah

Things to do

Hegra Tour: AlUla’s No.1 Haven For Nature, Wildlife Lovers

Hegra Tour: AlUla’s No.1 Haven For Nature, Wildlife Lovers

฿2,264
per adult
Hegra Tour: AlUla’s No.1 Haven For Nature, Wildlife Lovers
Tour AlUla's Old Town

Tour AlUla's Old Town

฿1,289
per adult
Tour AlUla's Old Town
Discover Remarkable Tombs in Dadan and Jabal Ikmah

Discover Remarkable Tombs in Dadan and Jabal Ikmah

฿1,404
per adult
Discover Remarkable Tombs in Dadan and Jabal Ikmah
Old Town Entrance Ticket

Old Town Entrance Ticket

฿4,059
per adult
Old Town Entrance Ticket
Old Town Entrance Ticket

Old Town Entrance Ticket

฿4,059
per adult
Old Town Entrance Ticket
Visiting the Incredible Heritage Site Hegra in AlUla.

Visiting the Incredible Heritage Site Hegra in AlUla.

฿1,691
per adult
Visiting the Incredible Heritage Site Hegra in AlUla.
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Top hotels in Al'Ula Old Town

Dar Tantora The House Hotel

Dar Tantora The House Hotel

5 out of 5
375 Old Town Al-'Ula Al Madinah Province
The price is ฿10,659 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿10,659
฿12,871 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Al-'Ula. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Al'Ula Oasis and AlUla Museum are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Romantic place, great food

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Dar Tantora The House Hotel
Our Habitas AlUla

Our Habitas AlUla

5 out of 5
Ashar Valley Al-'Ula Madinah
The price is ฿21,143 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
฿21,143
฿25,530 total
17 Mar - 18 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
The best hotel in the world

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Our Habitas AlUla
Ashar Tented Resort

Ashar Tented Resort

Al Ula 43545 AlUla Saudi Arabia Al-'Ula
The price is ฿7,581 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
฿7,581
฿8,936 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
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)
To begin with if you pay close to $600/ night the pool should be included no excuses of maintenance etc. Also I had to explain myself for that amount of why I wanted a pool to finally be sent to Habitas which is a wonderful place. Transportation is slow and electrical bicycles should be provided ...

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Ashar Tented Resort
Cloud 7 Residence AlUla

Cloud 7 Residence AlUla

4 out of 5
Al Aziziyah District Al-'Ula Al Madinah Province
The price is ฿6,065 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
฿6,065
฿7,323 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Cloud 7 Residence AlUla
Shaden Resort by Accor

Shaden Resort by Accor

4 out of 5
Hail Street Alula 43515 Ksa Hail Street Al-'Ula
The price is ฿4,294 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
฿4,294
฿5,185 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Al-'Ula. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Umm al-Daraj and Harrat Viewpoint are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (64 reviews)
Incredible views… striking rock formations, magic starlit night skies.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Shaden Resort by Accor
Banyan Tree Alula

Banyan Tree Alula

5 out of 5
Wadi Ashar Al-'Ula
The price is ฿25,269 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿25,269
฿30,512 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Al-'Ula. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Popular attraction Jabal Ikmah is located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (47 reviews)
Great team. Made us feel welcomed and made a very nice memorable holiday for us

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Banyan Tree Alula
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Other neighbourhoods around Al'Ula Old Town

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Aljadidah

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Aljadidah and surrounding area, you can visit Al'Ula Oasis and Umm al-Daraj.

Aljadidah

Al'Ula Old Town Travel Guide