Masmak Citadel Tours

You might be free to visit today, but Masmak Citadel hasn't always rolled out the welcome mat! Learn the story behind this stronghold and exactly what it was designed to defend.

To visit this history-filled fortress, make your way to Downtown Riyadh. You'll find plenty of other things to see and do in this area, including Al Batha Market, Ministry of Interior, and Riyadh Zoo.

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Sunday Millennia Hotel

Sunday Millennia Hotel

4 out of 5
Al Olaya District
per person
Aug 29 - Sep 1
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Riyadh (RUH)
7.4/10 Good! (122 reviews)
Staff were excellent

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

Executives Hotel - KAFD

Executives Hotel - KAFD

4 out of 5
King Abdullah Financial District
per person
Aug 29 - Sep 1
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Riyadh (RUH)
8.6/10 Excellent! (97 reviews)
Excellent hotel, as close as any available for Kingdom Arena & Boulevard City/ World. Just nowhere to walk around the property

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025

Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh

Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh

5 out of 5
Al Olaya District
per person
Aug 29 - Sep 1
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Riyadh (RUH)
8.4/10 Very Good! (145 reviews)
Very comfortable bed, room felt a bit tired - stained bath & general older condition of facilities. Stayed in the four seasons in Riyadh last week, the rooms were much nicer.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

Popular places to visit

Souk Al Zal

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Souk Al Zal during your trip to Riyadh. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Souk Al Zal

Al Zal Market

5/5(1 review)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Al Zal Market during your stay in Riyadh. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

Al Zal Market

Salam Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Salam Park is just one of the places to see in Riyadh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Salam Park

Al Musmak Fortress

5/5(2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Riyadh when you stop by Al Musmak Fortress. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

Al Musmak Fortress

Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque

Find out about the history of Riyadh when you take a trip to Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque

Al Maigliah Market Center

You can do some window-shopping at Al Maigliah Market Center during your stay in Riyadh. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Al Maigliah Market Center

Best Lodging Options Near Masmak Citadel

Gloria Inn Hotel
Gloria Inn Hotel
3 out of 5
Al Batha Street, Building No 300, Riyadh
Gloria Inn Hotel
Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace by IHG
Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace by IHG
5 out of 5
Prince Abdul Rahman Bin Abdul Aziz st., Ministries Area. P.O. Box 2691, Riyadh
Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace by IHG
Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia
Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia
4 out of 5
Imam Faisal Bin Turki Street, (Khazzan Street), Riyadh
Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia
Ahlin Suites 2
Ahlin Suites 2
Al Najah Street, 123456, Riyadh, Riyadh
Ahlin Suites 2
AlMuhaidb Khanshalila
AlMuhaidb Khanshalila
Kanshalila Area, Riyadh
AlMuhaidb Khanshalila
Al Asemah Hotel
Al Asemah Hotel
Al Amal, Riyadh Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Al Asemah Hotel
Orchida Al Hamra
Orchida Al Hamra
Al Amal, Riyadh Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Orchida Al Hamra
Boudl Al Qasr
Boudl Al Qasr
Al Suwaidi St., w/ Sultana St. Behind Al Qasr Mall, Riyadh
Boudl Al Qasr
Executives Hotel Al Azizia
Executives Hotel Al Azizia
Talaten Alnaql Al Gamaai, South Ring Road, Riyadh
Executives Hotel Al Azizia
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