Makkah Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large mosque with a minaret and a clock tower, surrounded by a crowd of people.
The Kaaba in the center of a large courtyard surrounded by a colonnade.
A large crowd gathered around the Kaaba in a city with modern buildings and a tall minaret in the background.
A cityscape with a prominent mosque, including a large courtyard and minarets, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings and mountainous terrain in the background.
A cityscape at dusk with a prominent clock tower and a large, illuminated stadium.

Our guide on where to stay in Makkah

Find the best Makkah areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Makkah
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Ajyad

Shopping and restaurants are some things travellers note about Ajyad. Check out Great Mosque of Makkah or Kaaba while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Jabal Omar

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

Al Maabda

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Al Maabda and surrounding area, you can visit Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba.

Al Aziziyah

The mountain views and coffee shops are a few reasons travellers visit Al Aziziyah. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Al Jamarat and Great Mosque of Makkah, a few notable attractions nearby.

Makkah City Center

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Makkah City Center. You might want to make time for a stop at Great Mosque of Makkah or Kaaba.

Swissôtel Makkah

Swissôtel Makkah

5 out of 5
King Abdul Aziz Endowment Makkah
The price is AU$321 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$321
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Makkah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,039 reviews)
"Staff are helpful"

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Swissôtel Makkah
Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel

Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel

5 out of 5
King Abdul Aziz Endownment Makkah
The price is AU$430 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$430
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Makkah. Enjoy 10 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Fairmount is in a class of its own among other hotels in Makkah Exceptional service Excellent location"

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel
Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah

Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah

5 out of 5
King Abdul Aziz Endowment Tower F Makkah
The price is AU$306 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$306
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Makkah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything good"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Nouran hotel

Nouran hotel

Ajyad 4497 Makkah Makkah
Stay at this aparthotel in Makkah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium bedding. Popular attractions Kaaba and Great Mosque of Makkah are located ...
Nouran hotel
Makkah Modern Luxurious Apartment Near Haram With Living and Full Kitchen

Makkah Modern Luxurious Apartment Near Haram With Living and Full Kitchen

Makkah Makkah Province
Stay at this apartment in Makkah. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba are located nearby.
4/10 (2 reviews)
Small changes will make big differences
"New property I understand. - water taps had to be run to flush out brown water that had been stagnant in the pipes. Should’ve been done before we checked in. The washing machine ruined ihram garments. Wi-Fi not available in all rooms even with a booster. Property manager dealt with initial concern ..."

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2024

Makkah Modern Luxurious Apartment Near Haram With Living and Full Kitchen
Durrat Al Bisan

Durrat Al Bisan

Al Azizia Street Makkah Makkah Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Makkah. Enjoy free valet parking, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaaba and Great Mosque of Makkah ...
Durrat Al Bisan
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Makkah attractions