ibis Riyadh Olaya Street is a simple, well-located budget hotel opposite Kingdom Tower on Olaya Street. It has 176 rooms with twin or double beds, a restaurant and café, a gym, a terrace and free Wi-Fi, and its main selling point is position: Kingdom Centre and the Sky Bridge are about a five-minute walk away, and a metro station is a couple of minutes on foot. It is the best value pick in this guide for a short stay.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on Al Olaya Street, opposite Kingdom Tower, so the Sky Bridge and the mall are about a five-minute walk. Al Urubah metro station is about two minutes on foot, and Olaya Towers and Centria Mall are a short drive. Taxis and ride-hailing apps cover the older sights, with Masmak Fortress, the National Museum and Diriyah each a drive of varying length depending on traffic. The airport is roughly twenty-five minutes by car.
The rooms
Rooms are compact, about 236 square feet, with city views, air-conditioning and a choice of two twin beds or a double bed, sleeping two. Facilities are simple: the Open Pasta and Grill restaurant serves lunch and dinner, there is a café, a small gym, a business centre, a terrace and a 24-hour front desk. There is no pool, so this is a base for sightseeing rather than a resort stay. Free Wi-Fi is available in rooms.
Good to know
Check-in is from early afternoon and check-out is at noon, with early check-in and late check-out available for a fee. Free self-parking is a plus in Riyadh. Breakfast is available for a surcharge, so compare rates with and without it. The hotel may appear under a longer name on booking pages, so check the address before you book. It suits solo travellers, couples and anyone who plans to be out all day.
Why stay here
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Open Pasta and Grill restaurant
- ✓Café
- ✓Gym
- ✓Terrace
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Metro station nearby
Good questions
How far is ibis Riyadh Olaya Street from the Sky Bridge?+
About a five-minute walk to Kingdom Centre, where the Sky Bridge is. A metro station is also about two minutes on foot.
Does it have a pool?+
There is no pool, so it suits sightseeing stays more than resort stays. It has a gym, a restaurant and a terrace.
Is parking free?+
Yes, free self-parking is offered. Confirm when you book.
