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Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel

Riyadh hostel in Al Olaya District area

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Front of property
One-Bedroom Suite | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with cable channels
Free daily buffet breakfast
1 bedroom, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Olaya St, Riyadh, Riyadh Province, 11543
  • Place, Al Faisaliyah Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Olaya Towers
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Kingdom Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Economy Double Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Studio

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One-Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

One-Bedroom Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Two-Room Apartment

  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Two-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment

  • 915 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Basic Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Executive Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Riyadh

Al Olaya District stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Al Olaya District hostel, you'll find Al Faisaliyah Tower and King Fahad National Library. Olaya Towers and Centria Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Al Faisaliyah Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Olaya Towers - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kingdom Centre - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • King Abdulaziz Conference Center - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Al Batha Market - 6 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Riyadh Station - 19 min drive
  • King Khaled Intl. Airport (RUH) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Talqimah | تلقيمة - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Urth caffé - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Lounge Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Patchi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yauatcha | ياواتشا - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel

Riyadh hostel in Al Olaya District area
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This Riyadh hostel is smoke free.

  • 95 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel offers 95 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (59 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: SAR 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: SAR 150 (one-way), (from 2 to 12 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property Registration Number 10006118

We should mention

  • Couples who want to share a room are obligated to provide proof of marriage.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel Riyadh
Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Riyadh

Frequently asked questions

How close is Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel to the airport?

Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel is 23.9 mi (34-min drive) away from the King Khaled Intl. Airport (RUH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel?

As of Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel on Oct 15, 2025 start from $173.05, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of SAR 200 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel offer free breakfast?

Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel have a pool?

Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel to downtown Riyadh?

Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel is 1.9 mi away from Riyadh.

Reviews

Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ahmed

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Property is not clean and noisy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronaldo

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMMAD BILLAL

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean bathroom and toilet was so clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

krishna

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohammad

Traveled with group
Small room heating system was not working. Customer service was average I wouldn't give them for then 3*
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Very basic accomodation with small kitchen. Cleaning is not available every day. Only one person at the reception spoke English. But it was ok for sleeping only.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dorian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vance

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faisal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a decent hotel, staff was nice and helpful but unfortunately room had no windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jean Marc

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay in Riyadh. Beautiful discovery. The hotel is very well located to explore Riyadh.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024