Al Shawqiyyah Travel Guide
Makkah
Visit Al Shawqiyyah
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
The Clock Towers
After visiting The Clock Towers, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Makkah. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Al-Rajhi Mosque
After visiting Al-Rajhi Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Makkah. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Safa and Marwah
You can find out about the history of Makkah when you stop by Safa and Marwah. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Gate to Makkah
Find out about the history of Makkah with a stop at Gate to Makkah. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Entry Ticket to the Holy Quran Museum in Makkah
A Spiritual Journey Through the Holy Sites of Makkah
From Jeddah & Makkah: Taif Full Day Tour with Lunch
Kiswah Factory Tour From Makkah (Mecca)
Makkah To Masjid Al Ju'ranah Private Tour
Experience the life of the Prophet in Makkah
Top hotels in Al Shawqiyyah
Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel
"Amazing hotel & wonderful staff. I love staying at the Fairmont whenever I am in Makkah."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Swissôtel Makkah
"Amazing hotel - would definitely stay here again insha Allah"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
"Excellent stay! The hotel was clean, updated, and very comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the location was convenient. Everything was well maintained, and I would happily stay here again."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Makkah Hotel
"Everything was good. Starting from check in and breakfast and rooms were great"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah
"Very good"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Al Asoul Almasyia Hotel
"Good experience"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Al Shawqiyyah
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.
Ajyad
Shopping and restaurants are some things travellers note about Ajyad. Check out Kaaba or Great Mosque of Makkah 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 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 Kaaba, a few notable attractions nearby.
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 Kaaba and Great Mosque of Makkah.
