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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Khamis Mushait

6 stays · 6 aparthotels and 0 serviced apartments

Khamis Mushait is a city in the Asir region of south-west Saudi Arabia, and aparthotels and serviced apartments give you space and a kitchen. Wikipedia describes it as the fifth-largest city in Saudi Arabia and the fourth largest trading centre. Our guide explains what an aparthotel is if the format is new to you.

6 stays

Where to stay in Khamis Mushait

City centre and souks

  • shopping
  • local markets
  • business travel

Wikipedia says Khamis Mushayt has several souks, including Khamis Souk and Silver Souq, both noted for silver jewellery, and a Spice Souk. It also lists a heritage area with a statue of a coffee pot, the dallah, among its landmarks.

Abha International Airport corridor

  • flights
  • airport access
  • short stays

Wikipedia says Abha International Airport was built on a site between Khamis Mushait and Abha and serves both cities. Wikivoyage lists flights to Abha from Riyadh and Jeddah.

Abha and Shada Palace

  • day trips
  • museums
  • mountain scenery

Abha is the provincial capital and lies west of Khamis Mushait. Wikipedia describes Shadda Palace, built in 1927, as now a museum displaying local handicrafts and household items, and notes that hilltop fortresses are characteristic of the city. Wikivoyage calls the drive from Khamis Mushayt to Abha very interesting.

Getting around Khamis Mushait

Wikipedia says Abha International Airport serves both Abha and Khamis Mushait, and that the site lies between the two cities. Wikivoyage lists flights to Abha from Riyadh and Jeddah. Wikipedia says a SAPTCO bus station connects Abha to other destinations within Saudi Arabia.

Wikipedia also describes King Khalid Air Base at Khamis Mushait, a military airbase with a paved runway and no customs facilities, so it is not a route for ordinary passengers.

Living in Khamis Mushait for longer

Wikipedia says the city is surrounded by farms producing agricultural crops, and that until the 1970s it was a small town serving a mild-climate agricultural region. It lists several souks among its landmarks.

For tips on stays beyond a holiday, see our guide to serviced apartments for relocation. Wikipedia notes that King Khalid University is in Abha, the provincial capital to the west.

When to visit Khamis Mushait

Wikipedia classifies Khamis Mushayt as having a hot desert climate (BWh) bordering on a hot semi-desert climate. Its climate table for King Khalid Air Base (1991 to 2020) shows monthly mean highs between about 22 °C in January and about 32 °C from June to August, with the most rain in April and May and again in July and August.

Wikipedia notes that Abha, nearby, is a popular tourist destination for Saudis because of its mild climate, and hosts a summer Abha Festival.

Wikipedia places the city east of Abha, 884 km from Riyadh, at an elevation of 2,066 m. The UK government's travel advice for Saudi Arabia states that its advice against all but essential travel extends to include the cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait in Aseer province; see the current GOV.UK page for details. You can also browse stays across Saudi Arabia, or look at Abha nearby.

Long-stay tips for Khamis Mushait

Of the 6 properties here, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 3 include some form of housekeeping and 6 have a 24-hour front desk. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

3 properties list a full kitchen and 3 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 55 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Saudi Arabia

Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Riyadh, Jeddah, Madinah, Al Khobar, Dammam, Abha, Tabuk and Taif.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Khamis Mushait?

Wikipedia places Khamis Mushait in south-west Saudi Arabia, east of Abha in the Asir region, 884 km from Riyadh.

Which airport serves Khamis Mushait?

Wikipedia says Abha International Airport, built between Khamis Mushait and Abha, serves both cities. Wikivoyage lists flights to Abha from Riyadh and Jeddah.

What does the UK government say about travel to Khamis Mushait?

The UK government's travel advice for Saudi Arabia states that its advice against all but essential travel extends to include the cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait in Aseer province. See the current GOV.UK page for the full wording.

What is Khamis Mushait known for?

Wikipedia notes it is the fourth largest trading centre in Saudi Arabia and lists its souks, including the Silver Souq, noted for silver jewellery.

How many aparthotels are there in Khamis Mushait?

We currently list 6 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Khamis Mushait.

Do aparthotels in Khamis Mushait have kitchens?

6 of the 6 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

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