Downtown Riyadh Travel Guide
Riyadh
Visit Downtown Riyadh
Popular places to visit
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.
King Abdulaziz Historical Center
You can spend time studying the exhibits at King Abdulaziz Historical Center in Riyadh. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Al Musmak Fortress
You can find out about the history of Riyadh with a visit to Al Musmak Fortress. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its cafes.
Al Watan Park
Enjoy an outing to Al Watan Park during your stay in Riyadh. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its cafes.
Salam Park
Salam Park 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, wander around the parks.
Things to do
Red Sand Adventure 4x4 (Camel Ride ,Quad Biking, Heritage House)
Edge of the World Riyadh Tour with Camel Ride, Bat Cave & Dinner
Full Day Ushayger Tour with Lunch from Riyadh
Top hotels in Downtown Riyadh
Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia
Excellent Staff
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Gloria Inn Hotel
Very nice and accomodating
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Aloft Riyadh
Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya
Wonderful stay, everything was perfect. Ahmed was amazing and very helpful with everything we needed and gave us some good advices to visit Ryiadh.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya
Personal is willing to go the extra mile and help even in non hotel matters, breakfast was good and new well maintained rooms
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana
I'm totally satisfied with my 5 night stay at Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana in Riyadh. It's not just the location, comfort and luxury that make a hotel great, but also more importantly the staff looking after and serving the guests. Right from the time I arrived, I was greeted warmly by the security and ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown 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 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 Batha Market and National Museum of Saudi Arabia, 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.
Al Wurud
Visitors to Al Wurud like its restaurants and shopping, and Al Khaimah Park is a sight worth a stop.
Diplomatic Quarter
Diplomatic Quarter is well liked for its bars. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Riyadh area, you might plan a trip to King Abdulaziz Conference Center or Panorama Mall.
