Nouakchott · Mauritania
Where to Stay in Riyad, Nouakchott
Large, sprawling residential area in the east, mostly residential and commercial strips. More affordable than Tevragh Zeina but still fairly safe.
✦ The vibe
Sprawling, dusty, and local; feels like a big suburb with shops and mosques.
👤 Best for
Families on a budget, long-stay travellers, and those visiting local markets.
🏨 Where to stay
Simple hotels and Airbnb-style apartments; £20–50 a night.
🚇 Getting around
Not walkable; taxis essential. 20 mins to centre, 25 mins to airport.
📍 Nearby
Grande Mosquée de Nouakchott, Cimetière de Riyad.
Best hotels in Riyad
24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Riyad
Rap's
707 m from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →Madina's
854 m from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →ATLY's
2.6 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →Palais vert
3.6 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →El-Tarhil الترحيل
5.1 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →Afcons accomodation Mauritania
5.2 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →Strada artelor
5.3 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →Med el mamoune
5.7 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →ehle cheikh lwely emeynne
5.7 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →Ehel Agherbat أهل اغرباط
6.8 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →Chaouki شوقي
7.5 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →Hôtel de Villa de la Commune de Sebkha فندق فيلا بلدية السبخة
7.6 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →Appartement Med Lemine WEDDAD
7.7 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →Ehel Oubak أسرة أهل آوبك
7.8 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →Hôtel Al Ahmadi فندق الأحمدي
7.8 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →Auberge El ASSIMA
8.2 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →Projet Hôtel مشروع فندق
8.6 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →Carrefour Sabah
8.7 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →Hôtel Marhaba Groupe Azalai فندق مرحبا مجموعة أزالاي
8.7 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →AL AMANE
8.8 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →Hôtel Houda
8.9 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →Par 4 Chemins - Atypical Stopover
8.9 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →Auberge Nomade
8.9 km from Riyad
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Dialali
9.0 km from Riyad
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