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Golden Tulip Riyadh vs Hilton Riyadh Olaya

Both are in Riyadh, 12 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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Golden Tulip Riyadh

Guest rating
8.4 Very good
Location score
2.6
Score by category
2 of 5
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Hotel★★★★★Ar Rahmaniyah District

Hilton Riyadh Olaya

Guest rating
8.9 Excellent
Location score
3.9
Score by category
2 of 5
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The short answer

Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 12 km apart.

Choose Golden Tulip Riyadh if you want

  • a short airport transfer

Choose Hilton Riyadh Olaya if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to walk to the sights
  • more restaurants on the doorstep

Why is Golden Tulip Riyadh better than Hilton Riyadh Olaya?

  1. 15.6 km closer to the airport−5.6 km
  2. 2Offers an airport transfer
  3. 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
  4. 4Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00)+2h

Why is Hilton Riyadh Olaya better than Golden Tulip Riyadh?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.4)+0.5
  2. 21.3 km closer to the city centre−1.3 km
  3. 369 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+69
  4. 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 66 vs 27)+39
  5. 5Has 24-hour room service

All compared facts

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

Golden Tulip RiyadhHilton Riyadh Olaya
Score by category
Guest rating 8.4 8.9 +0.5
Location 2.6 3.9 +1.3
Facilities 8.3 +0.8 7.5
Families 1.0 1.0
Spa & wellness 7.5 +0.5 7.0
Public transport – 0.6
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.3 8.6 +0.3
Guest rating 8.4 8.9 +0.5
Number of reviews 74 +11 63
Rank in Riyadh top 32% top 11% +21%
Location
Location score 2.6 3.9 +1.3
Distance to the centre 8.9 km 7.6 km −1.3 km
To public transport – 1.9 km
To the airport 22 km −5.6 km 28 km
Restaurants within 500 m 6 75 +69
Sights within 1 km 0 1
Rooms & building
Star rating – ★★★★★
Rooms 94 –
Listed amenities 20 21
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 −1h 15:00
Check-out until 14:00 +2h 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Free parking ✓ ✓
Airport transfer ✓ –
Shuttle ✓ ✓
Concierge ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
Spa ✓ ✓
Sauna ✓ –
Gym ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Minibar ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Blackout curtains ✓ ✓
24-hour room service – ✓
Hot tub – ✓
Coffee or tea maker – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ ✓
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips ✓ ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

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      Location

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      Golden Tulip Riyadh or Hilton Riyadh Olaya: common questions

      Which is better, Golden Tulip Riyadh or Hilton Riyadh Olaya?

      They are evenly matched. Golden Tulip Riyadh is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness; Hilton Riyadh Olaya is stronger in guest rating, location.

      Which is cheaper, Golden Tulip Riyadh or Hilton Riyadh Olaya?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Hilton Riyadh Olaya is closer: 7.6 km from the centre, against 8.9 km for Golden Tulip Riyadh.

      How far apart are Golden Tulip Riyadh and Hilton Riyadh Olaya?

      The two hotels are 12 km apart in a straight line.

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      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