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title: "Aber Al Sahafa vs Boudl Al Sahafa: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Boudl Al Sahafa. It comes out ahead on 4 of 14 compared facts. Aber Al Sahafa or Boudl Al Sahafa in Riyadh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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# Aber Al Sahafa vs Boudl Al Sahafa

Both are in Riyadh, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★
## [Aber Al Sahafa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aber-al-sahafa-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1095964/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · ★★★
## [Boudl Al Sahafa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/boudl-al-sahafa-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.1

- **Score by category:** 4 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1222704/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Boudl Al Sahafa

It comes out ahead on 4 of 14 compared facts. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Aber Al Sahafa if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 84 / 45)

### Choose Boudl Al Sahafa if you want

-   to walk to the sights (4.9 km / 6.0 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 45 / 84)

### Why is Aber Al Sahafa better than Boudl Al Sahafa?

1.  More guest reviews (499 vs 181), so the rating is more reliable (×2.8)

### Why is Boudl Al Sahafa better than Aber Al Sahafa?

1.  1.1 km closer to the city centre (−1.1 km)
2.  Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:30) (+2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Aber Al Sahafa | Boudl Al Sahafa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Location | 2.7 | 3.1  (+0.4) |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 3.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 499  (+318) | 181 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 18%  (+3%) | top 21% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.7 | 3.1  (+0.4) |
| Distance to the centre | 6.0 km | 4.9 km  (−1.1 km) |
| To the airport | 16 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 28 | 28 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 84 | 45 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 17  (+7) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:30 | 14:00  (+2h) |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Location

1.1 km apart

Aber Al Sahafa: city centre: 6.0 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 16 km, 28 places to eat within 500 m.

Boudl Al Sahafa: city centre: 4.9 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 17 km, 28 places to eat within 500 m.

## Aber Al Sahafa or Boudl Al Sahafa: common questions

### Which is better, Aber Al Sahafa or Boudl Al Sahafa?

Boudl Al Sahafa leads in 4 of 14 categories, including location score, distance to the centre, listed amenities. Aber Al Sahafa is stronger in number of reviews, rank in Riyadh.

### Which is cheaper, Aber Al Sahafa or Boudl Al Sahafa?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Boudl Al Sahafa is closer: 4.9 km from the centre, against 6.0 km for Aber Al Sahafa.

### How far apart are Aber Al Sahafa and Boudl Al Sahafa?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aber-al-sahafa-riyadh-vs-boudl-al-sahafa-riyadh/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/