Abstract
Here we present the complete genome sequences of two Helicobacter pylori rifampin-resistant (Rif(r)) strains (Rif1 and Rif2). Rif(r) strains were obtained by in vitro selection of H. pylori 26695 on agar plates with 20 µg/ml rifampin. The genome data provide insights on the genomic diversity of H. pylori under selection by rifampin.