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title: "Saudi Arabia"
description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Saudi Arabia."
canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/saudi-arabia"
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# Saudi Arabia
Primary place hint: Saudi Arabia
## Breadcrumbs
[Middle East](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/middle-east) > [Saudi Arabia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/saudi-arabia)
## Hotel Guides
- [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/saudi-arabia) (spectacularhotelviews.com)
  Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Saudi Arabia ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Saudi Arabia with the best hotel views.
## Travel Guides And Blogs
- [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/saudi-arabia) (lonelyplanet.com)
  Lonely Planet is a major travel guide publisher with professionally edited destination guides, articles, and trip-planning resources. Their Saudi Arabia destination guide gives travelers a well-rounded overview of desert landscapes, Red Sea snorkeling, UNESCO sites, Riyadh museums, and souks.
- [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/saudi-arabia-travel-guide/) (thebrokebackpacker.com)
  The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, low-cost travel, and independent trips. Their Saudi Arabia backpacking guide is a practical fit for independent travelers looking for budget tips and current travel advice for 2026.
- [The Travel Bunny](https://www.the-travel-bunny.com/best-places-to-visit-in-saudi-arabia/) (the-travel-bunny.com)
  The Travel Bunny is a budget and slow-travel blog with practical destination articles and planning advice. Their guide to eight places in Saudi Arabia helps travelers compare archaeological sites, natural attractions, and luxury resorts in one concise overview.
- [Against The Compass](https://againstthecompass.com/en/travel-to-saudi-arabia/) (againstthecompass.com)
  Against the Compass is an off-the-beaten-track travel site focused on less-visited and politically complex destinations. Their Saudi Arabia travel guide is especially practical for pre-trip planning, covering visas, dress code, cultural etiquette, transportation, and general tips.
- [As We Saw It](https://www.aswesawit.com/things-to-know-before-visiting-saudi-arabia/) (aswesawit.com)
  As We Saw It is a travel site led by Linda Bibb, covering travel ideas, itineraries, culture, food, and photography. Her Saudi Arabia guide gives travelers a helpful pre-trip overview, outlining key things to know before visiting so expectations are clearer before arrival.
- [Be On The Road](https://www.beontheroad.com/2019/07/saudi-arabia-trip-travel-tips.html) (beontheroad.com)
  Be On The Road is an Indian travel blog covering destination guides, visa tips, adventure travel, and practical travel writing. Their Saudi Arabia travel tips are a practical fit for visitors who want clear dos and don'ts before planning a trip.
- [A Broken Backpack](https://abrokenbackpack.com/saudi-arabia-sim-cards/) (abrokenbackpack.com)
  A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destination guides, eSIMs, and living abroad. Their Saudi Arabia SIM card guide is especially useful for comparing in-person, online, and eSIM options before deciding how to stay connected.
## Travel Videos
- [Jason Billam Travel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqN3BObVfp8) (youtube.com)
  Jason Billam Travel is a YouTube travel channel by British traveller Jason Billam, who has explored the world full-time since 2017. This Saudi Arabia guide video is a practical budget overview, covering accommodation, transportation, food, sightseeing, and examples from Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam.
- [Alan & Shannon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St5t37lhAys) (youtube.com)
  Alan & Shannon is a YouTube travel channel by two Scottish creators documenting their travels across multiple countries. This Saudi Arabia travel video follows a visit to Al Ula, offering helpful destination impressions alongside its ancient oasis and historic trade-route context.
- [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc_cHzviGn4) (youtube.com)
  Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, who posts regular travel videos with practical information and tips. This Saudi Arabia travel video follows a first day exploring Jeddah, giving a useful on-the-ground look at the country's second largest city.