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title: "Braira Al Yarmouk vs Malaz Raqi: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Braira Al Yarmouk. It comes out ahead on 6 of 12 compared facts. Braira Al Yarmouk or Malaz Raqi in Riyadh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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# Braira Al Yarmouk vs Malaz Raqi

Both are in Riyadh, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · ★★★★ · Al Yarmouk District
## [Braira Al Yarmouk](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/braira-al-yarmouk-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.4

- **Score by category:** 6 of 12

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1225136/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · Al Yarmouk District
## [Malaz Raqi](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/malaz-raqi-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.3 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 2.2

- **Score by category:** 3 of 12

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1816105/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Braira Al Yarmouk

It comes out ahead on 6 of 12 compared facts. 1.0 km apart.

### Choose Braira Al Yarmouk if you want

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

### Why is Braira Al Yarmouk better than Malaz Raqi?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.3) (+1.4)
2.  More guest reviews (639 vs 22), so the rating is more reliable (×29)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 10) (+15)

### Why is Malaz Raqi better than Braira Al Yarmouk?

1.  1,000 m closer to the area centre (−1,000 m)
2.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Braira Al Yarmouk | Malaz Raqi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+1.4) | 7.3 |
| Location | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+1.0) | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+1.4) | 7.3 |
| Number of reviews | 639  (+617) | 22 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 7%  (+68%) | top 75% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| Distance to Al Yarmouk District centre | 1.5 km | 490 m  (−1,000 m) |
| To the airport | 20 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5  (+4) | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 30 |
| Listed amenities | 10  (+4) | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:30 | 13:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.0 km apart

## Braira Al Yarmouk or Malaz Raqi: common questions

### Which is better, Braira Al Yarmouk or Malaz Raqi?

Braira Al Yarmouk leads in 6 of 12 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Malaz Raqi is stronger in distance to Al Yarmouk District centre, check-in from, check-out until.

### Which is cheaper, Braira Al Yarmouk or Malaz Raqi?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Malaz Raqi is closer: 490 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for Braira Al Yarmouk.

### How far apart are Braira Al Yarmouk and Malaz Raqi?

The two hotels are 1.0 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/braira-al-yarmouk-riyadh-vs-malaz-raqi-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/