Al Shawqiyyah Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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Great Mosque of Makkah

You can learn more about the history of Makkah during your trip to a top site such as Great Mosque of Makkah. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Great Mosque of Makkah
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Kaaba

Find out about the history of Kaaba, one of the top monuments in Makkah. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Kaaba
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Abraj Al Bait Towers

Find out about the history of Makkah when you take a trip to Abraj Al Bait Towers. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Abraj Al Bait Towers
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Al-Rajhi Mosque

Find out about the history of Makkah when you take a trip to Al-Rajhi Mosque. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Al-Rajhi Mosque
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Well of Zamzam

You can find out about the history of Makkah when you stop by Well of Zamzam. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Well of Zamzam
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King Fahad Gate

Learn about the local history of Makkah with a stop at King Fahad Gate. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

King Fahad Gate

Our pick of the best Al Shawqiyyah Hotel Deals

Hotel Pullman ZamZam Makkah
Hotel Pullman ZamZam Makkah
5 out of 5
Abraj Al-bait., Central Area Ajyad, Makkah
The price is AU$234 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
AU$234
per night
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Makkah. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
6.8/10 (1,001 reviews)
"Very near to haram but elevator must be long wait"

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Hotel Pullman ZamZam Makkah
Swissôtel Makkah
Swissôtel Makkah
5 out of 5
King Abdul Aziz Endowment, Ajyad Street, Makkah
The price is AU$235 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
AU$235
per night
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Makkah. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Umrah
"Excellent. vey close to haram"

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

Swissôtel Makkah
Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah
Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah
5 out of 5
Ibrahim Al Khalil Road,, Ash Shubaikah District, Makkah
The price is AU$363 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
AU$363
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Makkah. Enjoy 6 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Great Mosque of Makkah ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (43 reviews)
"One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. The staff were extremely nice, welcoming and helpful. I was actually sad that I was leaving. The receptionists were all wonderful and treated me very well."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah
Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower
Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower
5 out of 5
King Abdul Aziz Endownment, Abraj Al Bait Complex PO Box 762, Makkah
The price is AU$349 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
AU$349
per night
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Makkah. Enjoy 10 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Very beautiful property"

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower
Al Marwa Rayhaan by Rotana
Al Marwa Rayhaan by Rotana
5 out of 5
Abraj Al Bait Ajyad Street, King Abdul Aziz Gate, Makkah, Makkah
The price is AU$283 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
AU$283
per night
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Makkah. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba are ...
7.8/10 Good! (497 reviews)
"Amazing location and services. Staff at reception were fantastic and realised how tired I was and I cheekily requested a room with a view and was upgraded. The room was amazing with partial kaabah view Spacious and clean. Everything in the hotel is clearly labelled. Breakfast was international and ..."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Al Marwa Rayhaan by Rotana
Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
5 out of 5
King Abdul Aziz Endowment Tower F, Ibrahim Al Khaleel St 21955, Makkah
The price is AU$261 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
AU$261
per night
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Makkah. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (624 reviews)
"Checking-in is a long wait. There should be only one line instead of separate lines in front of each front desk agent. We were 3rd in line in front of an agent but we stood and waited for 45 minutes while he took care of the guests in front of us. Our room ( Junior Suite with Kaaba View) was fantastic. ..."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
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Other neighbourhoods around Al Shawqiyyah

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Al Rasaifah

While Al Rasaifah isn't home to many top sights, Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba are some notable places to visit nearby.

Al Rasaifah
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Al Shubaikah

If you're spending some time in Al Shubaikah, Souk Al-Khalil and As-Haabee Exhibition are top sights worth seeing.

Al Shubaikah
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Al Hajlah

While Al Hajlah may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba.

Al Hajlah
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60th Street

60th Street is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba while you're in town.

60th Street
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Jabal Omar

If you're spending some time in Jabal Omar, Souk Al-Khalil and As-Haabee Exhibition are top sights worth seeing.

Jabal Omar
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Ajyad

When in Ajyad, you can plan a visit to Kaaba and Great Mosque of Makkah, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ajyad

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