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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Buraydah
18 stays · 17 aparthotels and 1 serviced apartments · from €78/night
Buraydah is the capital and largest city of Al-Qassim Province in north-central Saudi Arabia, and aparthotels and serviced apartments suit the kind of visits it attracts: whether you are visiting for the dates, the university or business in the province, when a kitchen and extra space can matter more than a lobby. A flat with a kitchen also helps on longer stays, when you want to cook with the fresh produce the region is known for.
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Where to stay in Buraydah
Central Buraydah and the Date Market
- date trade
- business travel
- local food
The Buraidah Date Market stands in the centre of the city and is described as the largest of its kind in the world. Buraydah is particularly renowned for its date production, and the surrounding oasis covers more than 28 square kilometres.
Museum and King Khalid Garden
- parks
- sightseeing
- families
Along King Abdul Aziz Road you find the Museum of Buraidah, which has exhibits on the area's heritage, and the King Khalid Cultural Center and Garden nearby, a major public garden. The 40 m Buraidah Water Tower is one of the city's best-known landmarks, and the nearby central city park is described as a popular excursion destination all year round.
Stays in or near Museum and King Khalid Garden
- Al Eairy Furnished Apartments Qassim 1 · about 700 m away
- فيجن للشقق المخدومة ــ اقتصادي · about 900 m away
- المهيدب 3 للشقق المخدومة - اقتصادى · about 900 m away
Western Buraydah and Qassim University
- academic visits
- airport access
- quiet
Qassim University lies in the west of Buraydah and is one of the kingdom's largest, with more than 70,000 students across 38 colleges. The airport also lies to the west of the city, about 20 km from the centre according to Wikivoyage, so this side suits those visiting the university or arriving and leaving by air.
Getting around Buraydah
Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ), formerly Qassim International Airport, lies west of Buraydah and has handled international flights since 2009. Its international routes are limited; Wikipedia lists services to a handful of countries including the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Pakistan and Turkey, some of them seasonal. Wikivoyage places it 20 km west of the city centre.
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) runs the Riyadh–Qurayyat line, with passenger services between Riyadh and Al-Qassim beginning on 26 February 2017. There is a station in Buraydah with direct trains to Riyadh, Al Majma'ah and Hail. The station lies to the north-east of the city, about 20 km from the centre according to Wikivoyage. By road, Riyadh is 317 km away, Medina 450 km and Ha'il 250 km.
Living in Buraydah for longer
For stays of a few weeks, the city's size helps: with more than half a million residents there is a wide range of schools, colleges and libraries. King Saud Public Library, with around 30,000 titles, is described as the oldest public library in Saudi Arabia, and Qassim University's central libraries hold more than 2.2 million items. Wikivoyage says dates are bought at the market near al-Khubaib.
Food is a reason to stay in its own right. UNESCO says Buraydah has over 2,000 businesses operating in the culinary arts, many of them home-based, and hosts gastronomic festivals through the year including the Dates Festival and the Klija and Traditional Food Festival, which features klija, the city's iconic traditional delicacy. A kitchen in an aparthotel lets you cook with local dates, fruit and vegetables. For wider advice on moving for work, see our relocation guide.
When to visit Buraydah
Buraydah has a hot desert climate, with long, extremely hot summers and short, very mild winters. Rain is very low and falls almost entirely between November and May, leaving summers extremely dry, so the cooler months are the more comfortable time for walking in the city's parks and gardens.
The Buraydah Creative City website lists the Buraydah Dates Carnival for August and a Klija festival for January. Al Qassim Date Festival is described as the largest date festival in the world, with an estimated 300,000 tonnes of dates sold annually and more than 8 million palm trees in the region.
The city counted 571,169 residents in 2022 and is regarded as Saudi Arabia's agricultural capital, famous for dates, figs, strawberries, grapes and pomegranates. In 2021 it was named a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, the first in the Gulf. For other places in the kingdom, see our Saudi Arabia hub, or Riyadh, which is 317 km away by highway.
Long-stay tips for Buraydah
Of the 18 properties here, 5 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 12 include some form of housekeeping and 16 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.
14 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 58 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Aparthotel prices in Buraydah
We checked prices for 3 properties on 7 October 2026 (2 adults, 2 nights, about two weeks ahead). The lowest "from" price was €78 per night, the median €110 and the highest €157. The cheapest at that time was Boudl Buraydah. Prices change daily, so use the search box for your own dates.
Other cities in Saudi Arabia
Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Riyadh, Jeddah, Madinah, Al Khobar, Dammam, Abha, Tabuk and Taif.
| Price per night (from) | Properties |
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| €60–€79 | 1 |
| €100–€119 | 1 |
| €140–€159 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Buraydah known for?
Buraydah is the agricultural capital of Saudi Arabia and is renowned for its dates, hosting what is described as the world's largest date market. It was recognised in 2021 as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
How do I get to Buraydah from Riyadh?
By road, Riyadh is 317 km from Buraydah. Saudi Arabia Railways also runs trains between Riyadh and a station in Buraydah on the Riyadh–Qurayyat line, which has carried passengers to Al-Qassim since 2017.
Which airport serves Buraydah?
Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ), west of the city, formerly called Qassim International Airport. Wikipedia lists international routes to a handful of countries, including the UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Pakistan and Turkey.
When is the date festival in Buraydah?
The Buraydah Creative City website lists the Buraydah Dates Carnival in August. UNESCO describes the Dates Festival as one of the city's longest-running festivals.
What is the climate in Buraydah?
A hot desert climate, with long, extremely hot summers and short, very mild winters. Rain falls almost entirely between November and May.
How many aparthotels are there in Buraydah?
We currently list 18 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Buraydah.
How much does an aparthotel in Buraydah cost?
On 7 October 2026, "from" prices ranged from €78 to €157 per night, with a median of €110.
Do aparthotels in Buraydah have kitchens?
18 of the 18 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
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