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Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel

Hostel in Riyadh with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Minibar, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Reception
Junior Suite | Private kitchen
Front of property
Junior Suite | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$134
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

Explore the area

Map
Olaya St, Riyadh, Riyadh Province, 11543
  • Al Faisaliyah Tower
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Olaya Towers
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Kingdom Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, City View

Minibar, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Apartment, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Minibar, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Apartment, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Minibar, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Minibar, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Studio

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Riyadh

At Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Al Faisaliyah Tower and King Fahad National Library. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free buffet breakfast and in-room kitchens. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a free manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Al Olaya District hostel include Al Batha Market and Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.
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What's nearby

  • Al Faisaliyah Tower - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Olaya Towers - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ministry of Interior - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Kingdom Centre - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Al Batha Market - 6 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪تلقيمة - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ستاربكس - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ستاربكس - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Trieste - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Urth caffé - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel

Hostel in Riyadh with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel offers 95 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottles of water. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

Arabic, English, Russian

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Property amenities

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 transport

  • 24-hour return 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Lift (150 centimetre wide door)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel?

Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 10 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel on 11 May 2025 start from NZ$134.19, including 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.

Is parking available at Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel?

Yep, Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 12:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Carawan Alkhaleej Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mohammad

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Shan

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Jean Marc

Travelled 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