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
Top hotels in Al Shawqiyyah
Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah
"Room is spacious"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Swissôtel Makkah
"Rooms are clean, outdated, needs renovation especially the bathrooms. Location is great to the Haram. It has two doors; one to the mall and the other to Ajyad street which is very convenient if you want to take a taxi anywhere. There is a Musallah by the front door which is very convenient if you’re ..."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
"Clean room Friendly staff. Great view ALHAMDULILLAH"
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Zamzam Pullman Makkah
"Very clean and good breakfast"
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Al Ebaa Hotel
"Good hotel , great staff specially M. Rayan he was very helpful Thank you for your hospitality"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel
"Service helpdesk is not supportive"
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Al Shawqiyyah
Al Misfalah
Though Al Misfalah may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kaaba and Great Mosque of Makkah.
Jarham
While visiting Jarham, you might make a stop by sights like Souk Al-Khalil and As-Haabee Exhibition.
Al Shubaikah
If you're spending some time in Al Shubaikah, Souk Al-Khalil and As-Haabee Exhibition are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Jabal Omar
If you're spending some time in Jabal Omar, Souk Al-Khalil and As-Haabee Exhibition are top sights worth seeing.
Kuday
When in Kuday, you can plan a visit to Kaaba and King Fahad Gate, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
