Makkah City Center Travel Guide

Makkah

The kabah also referred as Al-Kaaba Mecca-Muazzama, is a building at the center of Islam's most sacred mosque, Al-Masjid al-Haram, in Mecca, al-Hejaz, Saudi Arabia. It is the most sacred Muslim site in the world. It is considered the "House of God" and has a similar role to the Tabernacle and Holy of Holies in Judaism. Wherever they are in the world, Muslims are expected to face the Kaaba when performing salat. From any point in the world, the direction facing the Kaaba is called the qibla
The kabah also referred as Al-Kaaba Mecca-Muazzama, is a building at the center of Islam's most sacred mosque, Al-Masjid al-Haram, in Mecca, al-Hejaz, Saudi Arabia. It is the most sacred Muslim site in the world. It is considered the "House of God" and has a similar role to the Tabernacle and Holy of Holies in Judaism. Wherever they are in the world, Muslims are expected to face the Kaaba when performing salat. From any point in the world, the direction facing the Kaaba is called the qibla
Kaaba is the only place on earth where the worship never quits.

Million of #moslem people come from over the world to perform #hajj and #umrah throughout the year. And here in Masjidil Haram, the biggest mosque in the world, thousand of people do thawaf everytime, a circular (counter clockwise) movement with this Kaaba as the centre of worship.

#mecca #masjidilharam #islam #kabah #blue
#stunningstructures

The Great Mosque of Mecca and the tower clock in the background.
Reach to holly mosque

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Top hotels in Makkah City Center

Address Jabal Omar Makkah

Address Jabal Omar Makkah

5 out of 5
Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Road Makkah
The price is ฿11,929 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
฿11,929
฿14,404 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Makkah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (352 reviews)
⸻ Address Jabal Omar is a new hotel, but unfortunately the customer service is very poor. Even after the drop-off by the Jabal Omar shuttle bus, the hotel is not within the Haram area, and you still have to walk about 10–12 minutes to reach the Masjid. This might be manageable for young people, but ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Address Jabal Omar Makkah
Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah

Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah

5 out of 5
Ibrahim Al Khalil Road, Makkah
The price is ฿7,625 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿7,625
฿9,208 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Makkah. Enjoy 6 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (592 reviews)
It was clean, the staff were very nice especially Muhanad during checking in. The food was amazing overall a good experience

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah
Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel

Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel

5 out of 5
Ajyad General Street Makkah Makkah Province
The price is ฿4,118 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
฿4,118
฿4,972 total
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Makkah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (617 reviews)
Amazing staff and great atmosphere next to masjid Alharam. Special thanks to Mr. Abdulrahman at reception who welcomed us and helped us with everything. Lunch (Iftar) was wonderful with so many selections of different food to chose from. Room service is great as well. Walking distance to Masjid Alharam ...

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel
Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah

Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah

5 out of 5
King Abdul Aziz Endowment Tower F Makkah
The price is ฿6,515 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿6,515
฿7,866 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (1,002 reviews)
Over all it was awesome !

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
Swissôtel Makkah

Swissôtel Makkah

5 out of 5
King Abdul Aziz Endowment Makkah
The price is ฿6,618 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
฿6,618
฿7,992 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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! (1,028 reviews)
Staff at the restaurant is very poor service, specially those at the table services.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 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 ฿8,095 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
฿8,095
฿9,774 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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! (1,014 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Makkah City Center

Beautiful night time view of Jabal Omar residential complex in front of Masjid al-Haram, Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

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
A hazy look at the Makkah Clock Tower, tallest & largest clock tower in the world

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
Low angle view of people walking in front of The Clock Towers in Riyadh city

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.

Al Hajlah
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Al Haram

While there might not be top attractions in Al Haram, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba.

Al Haram
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Jarwal

While there might not be top attractions in Jarwal, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba.

Jarwal
Muslims pilgrims from all around the world circumabulate

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.

Ajyad


Makkah City Center Travel Guide