---
title: "Boudl Al Sahafa vs Sama Inn Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Boudl Al Sahafa. It leads in 4 of 5 categories. Boudl Al Sahafa or Sama Inn Hotel in Riyadh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/boudl-al-sahafa-riyadh-vs-sama-inn-hotel-riyadh/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-16
---

# Boudl Al Sahafa vs Sama Inn Hotel

Both are in Riyadh, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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 5

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

Apartment · ★★★
## [Sama Inn Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sama-inn-hotel-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2055098/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Boudl Al Sahafa

It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Boudl Al Sahafa if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to walk to the sights

### Why is Boudl Al Sahafa better than Sama Inn Hotel?

1.  830 m closer to the city centre (−830 m)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  4 more listed amenities (17 vs 13) (+4)
4.  Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00) (+2h)

### Why is Sama Inn Hotel better than Boudl Al Sahafa?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Boudl Al Sahafa | Sama Inn Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Location | 3.1  (+0.3) | 2.8 |
| Facilities | 5.0  (+0.8) | 4.2 |
| Families | 1.0  (+1.0) | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0  (+1.5) | 1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.2) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.2) | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 181 | 186  (+5) |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 21%  (+13%) | top 34% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.1  (+0.3) | 2.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.9 km  (−830 m) | 5.7 km |
| To the airport | 17 km | 16 km  (−1.2 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 28  (+3) | 25 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 45 | 74 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2020 |
| Listed amenities | 17  (+4) | 13 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 14:00  (+2h) | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Location

1.2 km apart

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

Sama Inn Hotel: city centre: 5.7 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 16 km, 25 places to eat within 500 m.

## Boudl Al Sahafa or Sama Inn Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Boudl Al Sahafa or Sama Inn Hotel?

Boudl Al Sahafa leads in 4 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, families.

### Which is cheaper, Boudl Al Sahafa or Sama Inn Hotel?

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 5.7 km for Sama Inn Hotel.

### How far apart are Boudl Al Sahafa and Sama Inn Hotel?

The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.

## More match-ups

-   [Boudl Al Sahafa vs Taleen Al Sahafa](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/boudl-al-sahafa-riyadh-vs-taleen-al-sahafa-riyadh/)
-   [Boudl Al Sahafa vs Lambert Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/boudl-al-sahafa-riyadh-vs-lambert-hotel-riyadh/)
-   [Sama Inn Hotel vs Taleen Al Sahafa](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/sama-inn-hotel-riyadh-vs-taleen-al-sahafa-riyadh/)
-   [Sama Inn Hotel vs Lambert Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/lambert-hotel-riyadh-vs-sama-inn-hotel-riyadh/)

## 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/)

---
Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/boudl-al-sahafa-riyadh-vs-sama-inn-hotel-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/