Al'Ula Old Town

Al-'Ula

AlUla Old Town showing street scenes
AlUla Old Town featuring a gorge or canyon, heritage elements and heritage architecture
AlUla Old Town which includes markets
AlUla Old Town which includes street scenes and heritage elements as well as an individual male
AlUla Old Town featuring markets
Discover a piece of well-preserved local heritage at AlUla Old Town. This place shines a spotlight on an interesting time in history.

This historic district in Al-'Ula is popular with many travelers, so leave a spot for it on your schedule. However, don't end your sightseeing there. There are many more places ready for you to check out after AlUla Old Town. AlUla Museum, Umm al-Daraj, and Jebel Khuraibah are close by.

Popular places to visit

“Qasr al-Farid” means “the lonely castle”, so called because it stands completely isolated from the others. But despite its fanciful name, Qasr al-Farid is only a tomb. It was carved out of a single rock sometime in the first century A.D., but its facade was never finished which makes the tomb an interesting study. The heavily chiselled surface of the lower third documents how these tombs were fashioned from the top down. Qasr al-Farid is just one of ninety-odd such monumental tombs carved here during the heyday of the Nabataeans.

Al-Hijr Archaeological Site

You can learn about the history of Hegra with a visit to Al-Hijr Archaeological Site. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Al-Hijr Archaeological Site

Mada'in Saleh Train Station

You can study the exhibits at Mada'in Saleh Train Station, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Hegra. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.

Mada'in Saleh Train Station

Al Diwan

Learn about the local history of Hegra with a stop at Al Diwan. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.

Al Diwan

AlUla Museum

You can study the exhibits at AlUla Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Al-'Ula. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

AlUla Museum

Qasr al-Farid

You can learn about the history of Hegra with a trip to Qasr al-Farid. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.

Qasr al-Farid

Jebel Khuraibah

You can learn about the history of Al-'Ula with a visit to Jebel Khuraibah. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Jebel Khuraibah

Things to do

Al Ula Old Town Experience

AlUla Old Town Experience

$29
per adult
AlUla Old Town Experience
Explore the Elephant Rock - Al Ula

Explore the Elephant Rock - AlUla

$73
per adult
Explore the Elephant Rock - AlUla
Half Day Hegra Experience

Half Day Hegra Experience

$114
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Hegra Experience
Visiting the Incredible Heritage Site Hegra in AlUla.

Visiting the Incredible Heritage Site Hegra in AlUla.

$59
per adult
Visiting the Incredible Heritage Site Hegra in AlUla.
Old Town Entrance Ticket

Old Town Entrance Ticket

$150
per adult
Old Town Entrance Ticket
Tour AlUla's Old Town

Tour AlUla's Old Town

$49
per adult
Tour AlUla's Old Town
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Al'Ula Old Town Hotel Deals

Dar Tantora The House Hotel

Dar Tantora The House Hotel

5 out of 5
375 Old Town, Al-'Ula, Al Madinah Province
$603 nightly
The price is $737 total per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
$737 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Al-'Ula. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Al'Ula Oasis and AlUla Museum are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"This hotel was built from the ruins of an 800 year-old house. It doesn’t have all of the amenities that are modern construction would, but it’s so incredibly charming. The staff are super competent, and the most charming thing was that none of the rooms have electric lights, but instead lit with ..."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Dar Tantora The House Hotel
Our Habitas AlUla

Our Habitas AlUla

5 out of 5
Ashar Valley, Al-'Ula, Madinah
$912 nightly
The price is $1,108 total per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
$1,108 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Al-'Ula. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (104 reviews)
A beautiful hotel - very picturesque sandstone
"The views from the pool are stunning. The rock formations in the background are so ideal for social media pictures that there are an annoying number of people filing social media of themselves by the pool. I totally understand wanting to capture the beauty but wish there was a time limit to how long ..."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

Our Habitas AlUla
Ashar Tented Resort

Ashar Tented Resort

Al Ula 43545 AlUla Saudi Arabia, Al-'Ula
$466 nightly
The price is $554 total per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
$554 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this resort in Al-'Ula. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Jabal Ikmah is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Thank you for letting my sister and I stayed comfortable and enjoyable. Everything was 100% . I highly recommended your establishment."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Ashar Tented Resort
Cloud 7 Residence AlUla

Cloud 7 Residence AlUla

Al Aziziyah District, Al-'Ula, Al Madinah Province
$306 nightly
The price is $365 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$365 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Al-'Ula. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Al Manshiyah Plaza and Jebel Khuraibah are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
"Cloud7 is an oasis overlooked by a rugged landscape that surrounds the town of Al Ula. From the moment you set foot in the residence, the staff cannot do enough for you, and go the extra mile to make you feel like a rock star. They all know your name, maybe in part due to the small number of guests, ..."

Reviewed on May 29, 2025

Cloud 7 Residence AlUla
Banyan Tree Alula

Banyan Tree Alula

5 out of 5
Wadi Ashar, Al-'Ula
$1,179 nightly
The price is $1,423 total per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
$1,423 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Al-'Ula. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attraction Jabal Ikmah is located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

Banyan Tree Alula
Shaden Resort by Accor

Shaden Resort by Accor

4 out of 5
Hail Street Alula 43515 Ksa Hail Street, Al-'Ula
$331 nightly
The price is $399 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$399 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Al-'Ula. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Umm al-Daraj and Harrat Viewpoint are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (41 reviews)
Relaxing, beautiful, isolated yet convenient
"The setting is stunning and the staff was great. It well-situation - close enough to town and major attractions to be convenient but also isolated so you feel very removed."

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025

Shaden Resort by Accor
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Other neighborhoods around Al'Ula Old Town

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Aljadidah

Aljadidah might not have many top sights, but Al'Ula Oasis and AlUla Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Aljadidah
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