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Places to stay in Riyadh
The vibrant capital city of Riyadh is packed with ultra-modern, air conditioned hotels, from luxury hotels such as the RItz, in their own lush gardens to mainstream well-known international chains, family-run guest houses and desert camps (istraha).
Stay central and explore the hustle and bustle of the many traditional souqs and old districts that specialise in specific products - from gold jewelry and precious stones, the city never sleeps. It's quite normal to be sat eating at a street cafe or drinking coffee and shopping at 10pm into the early hours.
Street parking in Riyadh is also free, almost everywhere!
The Ritz, Riyadh
Surprisingly, staying at a top of the range ultra-luxury hotel in Riyadh is a fraction of the price compared to London and most of Europe. You really can experience (at off-peak, out of season times) the luxury 'Ritz' experience for not much more than a standard 5 star hotel in the heart of London.
There are 1000s of excellent value luxury hotels in Riyadh, that suit every price range, some with roof top pools and terraces, others in their own lush garden complexes, with outdoor pools and all the features expected from worldwide, comfortable hotels.