Anwar Al Kharj Hotel Apartments
Al Kharj
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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Al Kharj
6 stays · 6 aparthotels and 0 serviced apartments
Aparthotels and serviced apartments are a practical choice in Al Kharj, a farming and university city in Riyadh Province where many stays are work-related or last longer than a weekend. A kitchen and separate living space make a difference when you are away for weeks, whether you are visiting a campus, a project or family. If you are comparing formats, see aparthotel vs hotel and serviced apartments for relocation.
6 stays
Where to stay in Al Kharj
Central Al Kharj
- business travel
- longer stays
- family visits
The central part of the city is where most services are concentrated and is the sensible default if you have meetings, errands or family to see across town. One guide to Al-Kharj says the common modes of getting around are by car or taxi, with public buses running less frequently, so a central base shortens most journeys. Check the distance to your destination before booking, as the city is spread out.
Stays in or near Central Al Kharj
- Oasis Suite Hotel Apartments · about 400 m away
- Reef Al Kharj Hotel Apartments · about 700 m away
- شقق نزل التوت للشقق المخدومة · in the area
- Marahel Kharj Aparthotel 3 · about 1 km away
University district
- university visits
- academic stays
- longer stays
Wikipedia says the main campus of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University is in Al-Kharj. It was established by royal decree in 2007 and has more than 30,000 students and over 2,000 faculty members, with a university hospital offering 36 specialised clinics. Staying near the campus suits visiting academics, medical visitors and families of students who want a short trip to the university.
Railway station area
- rail links
- short stays
According to Wikipedia, Al-Kharj is on the Saudi Railways (SAR) network that links Riyadh with the Persian Gulf ports, and the station lies north of the city centre. A base near it mainly suits visitors whose plans involve rail travel; check SAR for current passenger services before relying on the train.
Getting around Al Kharj
Most trips to Al Kharj start in Riyadh. Wikivoyage places King Khalid International Airport about 35 km north of the centre of Riyadh and says the Riyadh Metro, whose six lines all opened in 2024, includes a Yellow Line that serves the airport and links to the KAFD district. From the capital, a guide to Al-Kharj says the drive is around 100 km and takes roughly one and a half to two hours, and that a daily bus service takes about two hours. Wikipedia gives the distance as 83 km south-east of the capital, so the figure depends on the route and the starting point.
Within the city, the same guide says the common way to get around is by car or taxi, although public buses do operate less frequently. Wikipedia notes the rail link to Riyadh through SAR, the Saudi Railways Company. As the city is spread over a wide area, choosing accommodation close to your main destination, whether the campus, a workplace or relatives, will save more time than choosing the most central address.
Living in Al Kharj for longer
Longer stays in Al Kharj suit visitors whose business is local: academics and students connected to the university, people working on agricultural or industrial projects, and families visiting relatives. Apartment-style accommodation helps with self-catering, laundry and working from a desk, and you can compare the full range on this page. For a checklist of what to look for in a month-long stay, read our long-stay accommodation checklist.
Al Kharj has farms and orchards in its surroundings, and Wikipedia describes the governorate as producing wheat, dates and greenhouse products as well as vegetables and milk. That agricultural base is why fresh produce and dairy are a natural part of day-to-day shopping here. Because the city is dispersed, plan supermarket and errand trips by car or taxi, and ask the accommodation about parking if you are driving.
When to visit Al Kharj
One guide to Al-Kharj recommends visiting between November and March, when it says temperatures range from about 10 to 25 degrees Celsius, and says summer heat reaches 40 degrees or higher. Wikivoyage's Riyadh guide says October and November or February and March are the most comfortable periods in the capital.
The cooler months are also when outdoor activity is most comfortable. Wikivoyage adds that Riyadh Season, which it describes as a programme of open-air activities in the capital made possible by the cooler temperatures, runs from October to April.
Wikipedia says Al-Kharj is a governorate in Riyadh Province about 83 km south-east of the capital, with 373,177 residents in 2022 and an area of 19,790 square kilometres. It describes the area as an important source of food, with more than 26 per cent of Saudi Arabia's vegetable output and over 65 per cent of the national milk supply, and it is home to Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University. Many visitors also look at stays in the capital, covered on our Riyadh page, and the wider country is on Saudi Arabia.
Long-stay tips for Al Kharj
Of the 6 properties here, 3 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 6 include some form of housekeeping and 6 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.
2 properties list a full kitchen and 4 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.
Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 60 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Other cities in Saudi Arabia
Travelling further? See aparthotels in Riyadh, Jeddah, Madinah, Al Khobar, Dammam, Abha, Tabuk and Taif.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Al Kharj from Riyadh?
Wikipedia says Al-Kharj is about 83 km south-east of the capital. A travel guide to the city gives the drive as around 100 km, taking roughly one and a half to two hours.
How do I get to Al Kharj from Riyadh?
A travel guide to Al-Kharj lists car, taxi and a daily bus of about two hours. Wikipedia says the city connects to Riyadh through the Saudi Railways Company network, so check SAR for current services.
What is Al Kharj known for?
Wikipedia says Al-Kharj is an important agricultural area, producing more than 26 per cent of Saudi Arabia's vegetables and over 65 per cent of its milk, and it hosts Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University.
When is the best time to visit Al Kharj?
A travel guide to Al-Kharj recommends November to March, with milder temperatures of roughly 10 to 25 degrees Celsius. It says summer heat reaches 40 degrees or higher.
Is Al Kharj a good base for a longer stay?
It suits people whose business or family is local, such as university visitors and project staff. An apartment with a kitchen and laundry facilities is useful, and a car or taxi makes getting around easier.
How many aparthotels are there in Al Kharj?
We currently list 6 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Al Kharj.
Do aparthotels in Al Kharj have kitchens?
6 of the 6 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Which aparthotels in Al Kharj have a washing machine?
3 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.
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