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Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah
The first hotel in Diriyah

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About Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah
Bab Samhan is the first hotel in historic Diriyah, at 7628 King Faisal Ibn Abd Al Aziz Road in Samhan, close to the UNESCO-listed At-Turaif and Bujairi Terrace. Its 106 guest rooms and 28 suites are each, in the hotel’s words, a homage to Najdi culture. Taleed by Michael Mina, its Middle Eastern restaurant, is in the MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026.
Why it's on our list
- 106 rooms, 28 suites
- Taleed by Michael Mina
- Walk to At-Turaif
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah before you go.
How far is it from At-Turaif, the Masmak and the Kingdom Centre?
Distances from Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- At-Turaif, Diriyah750 mWalk 9 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 11 min
- KAFD7.5 kmCycle 37 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Kingdom Centre11 kmCar or taxi 31 min
- The National Museum17 kmCar or taxi 45 min
- The Masmak19 kmCar or taxi 47 min
- King Khalid International Airport28 kmCar or taxi 66 min
Main railway stations
- Riyadh railway station (SAR)20 kmCar or taxi 49 min
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