The capital of Saudi Arabia, home to millions of people, is a major economic, business and manufacturing centre built in a desert area that used to be called Hajr al-Yamamah. The metropolis is a tourist attraction due to the historical monuments and architecture in the old part of the city, national parks and cuisine typical of the Asian Middle East. The name of Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, comes from the word Rawdah, meaning a place covered with meadows, trees and gardens. Riyadh is the political and administrative capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, beginning in 1932. The Islamic Cultural Council of Saudi Arabia urges tourists to respect the Muslim religion and thus the dress code, which prescribes long-sleeved clothing. Travelling to Riyadh requires an understanding of cultural differences, so preparation with practical tips is essential for your trip.
Safe and enjoyable travel is associated with comfortable and affordable accommodation, which is why more than 2,500 HI hostels have been set up in 57 destinations around the world, where you will find a hostel service with a focus on sustainability. In Saudi Arabia, more precisely in the capital Riyadh, you will be taken care of in the Riyadh Area Hostel. The hostel, also called Prince Faisal bin Fahd youth hostel offers a diverse selection of sports facilities dedicated to various sports disciplines such as billiards, volleyball, swimming, squash, tennis, etc.
The Saudi capital is known for its post-modern architecture and the old neighbourhood of Al-Dubiyah, home to traditional mud-brick buildings. The modern architecture, built in the international style of the late 1970s, is typical of Saudi Arabia as a whole.
A selection of attractions to help you get to know Riyadh:
Since walking in Riyadh is prohibited and everyone rides cars, your sustainable choice is possible with public transport, BRT bus, metro or train. So you can discover Riyadh, buy a bus ticket for 1 euro or 4 rials and ride 614 buses on 40 bus routes.
For a safe trip around Riyadh, we have selected the latest offers for natural and cultural sightseeing, through which you will learn the ins and outs of the history of the tourist attractions with your guide. With the Edge of the World tour, you experience the Saudi Arabian panoramic beauty of desert nature with cliffs and Mount Fahren. And after the desert, we invite you to wander around the city, on a historical tour to the National Museum and Park, King Abdullah's Halls, Muraba Palace, Dira Souq, Al-Masmak Fortress and Al-Rajhi Mosque. The next tour to Al-Diriyah, located on the north-western outskirts of the metropolitan city of Riyadh, showcases the historic city and the modern richness of the architectural highlights of Bujairi Terrace and leads to the important historical and political district of Al-Turaif, where the UNESCO-protected mud-brick architecture is on display.
On a day trip from Riyadh, we suggest a tour of Mount Tuwaiq and the Najd Plateau with a walk through the enchanting desert. In the city itself, we offer a tour of Riyadh on a five-hour bus trip, where you can see the city and enter the National Museum and the Muraba Palace. Also on the eight-hour excursion, you will see the historical part and the new part of Riyadh, which intertwine and show the past in close connection with the present of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the capital of Riyadh.
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