Lahdat Hotel Al Balad is in the old quarter itself, which makes it the best choice for travellers who want to wake up among the historic sights. It offers deluxe and economy rooms with city views, and rooms include a kettle, a mini-fridge, a large TV and a pillow menu. Facilities include a 24-hour front desk, room service, laundry and luggage storage, and a free on-the-go breakfast is served each morning. It is a simple, good-value base for exploring on foot.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the Al-Balad neighbourhood, with Nasseef House about ten minutes’ walk away and Souq Al-Alawi about twelve. Baab Makkah and the Shorbatly House are around eighteen minutes on foot, and Qishla of Jeddah is a short drive. The airport is about thirty minutes by car, and the Corniche is a drive across the city. The lanes can be hot and uneven, so many guests combine short walks with taxis.
The rooms
Deluxe rooms are about 323 square feet and come in double, twin and multi-bed layouts, while the economy king room is smaller at about 215 square feet. All have city views, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a rainfall shower, and the group rooms suit families or friends travelling together. The property is smoke-free and has an elevator.
Good to know
There is no on-site parking, so it is best for guests using taxis or ride-share cars. Breakfast is a free on-the-go option rather than a sit-down buffet. The hotel suits budget travellers, solo visitors and heritage fans, and it is less suited to guests who want a pool, a beach or resort facilities. Because the lanes are busy and warm in the middle of the day, many guests walk out early, rest in the afternoon and head out again after sunset.
Check the room type before you book, since the economy room is compact, and confirm the arrival directions with the front desk, as the streets around the quarter can be hard to navigate by car.
Why stay here
- ✓In the old quarter
- ✓Free on-the-go breakfast
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Laundry service
- ✓Luggage storage
Good questions
How far is Lahdat Hotel from Nasseef House?+
About a ten-minute walk, with Souq Al-Alawi around twelve minutes away. The lanes can be hot, so plan breaks.
Does it have parking?+
No, there is no on-site parking. It suits guests using taxis or ride-share cars.
Is breakfast included?+
A free on-the-go breakfast is served each morning. It is a light option rather than a full buffet.
