Anas Bin Malik Road – Al Sahafa District, 11372 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Aber Al Sahafa Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Aber Al Sahafa, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes these mid-range spots end up being the real gems, and this one actually surprised me in all the right ways.

The thing that struck me immediately was how well-maintained everything felt. I mean, sure, it’s not going to have marble lobbies or those fancy automated curtains, but there’s something refreshing about a place that just… works. The staff at check-in were genuinely helpful – not that overly scripted kind of service, but the type where they actually listen when you ask about good local restaurants. My room was clean (really clean, not just surface-level clean), and honestly, the bed was way more comfortable than I expected. Sometimes you get lucky with mattresses at these places, and I definitely did here.

What really won me over, though, was the attention to detail. The shower had proper water pressure – you’d be amazed how often that’s an issue – and the Wi-Fi actually worked consistently throughout my stay. Little things like having enough outlets near the bed and decent lighting for reading made a difference. The whole place has this quiet, efficient vibe that I found pretty relaxing after long days out exploring. You’re not dealing with crowds of tour groups or that chaotic lobby scene you get at some of the bigger hotels. There’s something to be said for that kind of low-key atmosphere, especially if you’re the type who values actually getting some rest. I noticed the housekeeping was thorough too – they even repositioned items thoughtfully rather than just shoving everything to one side of the dresser.

The location works well if you know how to get around, though I’d definitely recommend having a good map app handy. It’s in more of a residential feel area, which means you get a better sense of local life but you’ll want to plan your transportation. That said, once you figure out the lay of the land, it’s actually pretty convenient for getting to different parts of the city. The neighborhood has that authentic feel – you’ll see families out in the evenings, local shops that aren’t just tourist traps, that sort of thing. For the price point and that solid 8.5 rating, I can see why people keep coming back here. It’s not trying to be something it’s not, and there’s real value in that approach.

Aber Al Sahafa Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Twin Room2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
Standard Double Room1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Deluxe Twin Room2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
Deluxe Queen Room1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Suitelarge double beds, 2 large double beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Aber Al Sahafa

  • Scott from United Kingdom (9/10)

    the property was emasculate clean and easy to find.

  • Hosam from Egypt (9/10)

    The staff are professional, helpful and friendly
    The facility and the room are clean
    The food was good
    Thanks for the staff and Mohamed in the reception

  • Hamad from United Arab Emirates (9/10)

    Fantastic hotel

  • Saad from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

    Everything was up to my expectation and beyond

  • Alrashidi from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

    The location is near the airport
    The cleaned rooms and the amazing lobby
    The good dealing with Mr Haitham Dhia who was a polite and amazing person

  • Carmen from Jordan (9/10)

    Breakfast was excellent and many variety, the location was strategic, and the room was quiet and clean, and the bed was confortable. overall my stay was very good and i will definately come back again.

  • Carmen from Jordan (9/10)

    New and modern hotel, very clean and the location is excellent. many shops and cafes around. the room was a bit small but it was okay since i spent most of the time out.
    Friendly and helpful staff, highly recommended.

  • Carmen from Jordan (9/10)

    Modern and clean hotel, staff were helpful
    Breakfast was suffecient and very good. The location was excellent…highly recommended and i will stay at Aber Sahafa again.

  • Gian from Italy (9/10)

    Location and rooms. Breakfast was also quite good.

  • Mohammad from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

    The location is convenient
    The check in was easy
    Staff polite and friendly
    Room and facilities were clean and quiet

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • DIR\x92IYYAH: 15 km
  • Al Faisaliah Tower: 18 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Awshal: 25 km
  • Restaurant Fatayer Fatoura: 19 km
  • Restaurant Makki Restaurant: 25 km

Public transport:

  • Train As Sadhan: 1.8 km
  • Train An Nafl Alghader: 5 km

Closest airports:

  • King Khalid International Airport: 19 km

Facilities

General:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Bath
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Terrace

Services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Room service

Wellness:

  • Fitness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fitness centre

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Restaurant

Accessibility:

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken:

  • Arabic
  • English

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Indoor swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Open all year
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
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House Rules at Aber Al Sahafa

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00 to 23:30

Check-out:

  • From 12:00 to 12:30

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.2

Comfort:

9.0

Location:

8.8

Free WiFi:

8.2

Facilities:

8.6

Cleanliness:

8.8

Value for money:

7.8