Top 10 hotels closest to Holy Kaabah

Every year tens of millions of Muslims travel to the city of Makkah for the performance of Umrah and Hajj. Thus, when such a huge number of Muslim pilgrims are travelling to the holy city, quality accommodation becomes a challenge. There are plenty of luxury accommodation options available through 4 Star Umrah Package in February. Despite that, from 3-star economy rooms to 7-star suites – you’ll find everything here. 

However, if you are looking for a hotel at the minimum distance from the Grand Mosque, Masjid-al-Haram, here are the 10 top picks for you;

Makkah Clock Tower; A Fairmont Hotel.

Location; Ajyad Street King Abdul Aziz Endowment, Abraj Al Bait Complex, Makkah, Saudia Arabia.

Makkah clock tower is by far the closest, most luxurious and best hotel to stay in during your pilgrimage. Here, all the rooms possess the sacred views of Holy Kaabah with plenty of amenities and facilities. Therefore, also making it the most expensive hotel in Makkah. 

Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah.

Location; Jabal Omar, Ibrahim Al Khalil Street, Makkah, Saudia Arabia.

At just a one-minute walk to Al-Masjid Al-Haram, Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah welcomes the residents with exceptional dining and living facilities. 

Makkah Hotel.

Location; Ibrahim Al Khalil Street, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Exceptionally charming views and easy access to the Holy Kaaba and the Zamzam Well, Makkah Hotel is less than 8 Kilometres from all the other Islamic sites.  

Swissotel Makkah.

Location; Ajyad Street King Abdul Aziz Endowment, Makkah, Saudia Arabia.

In the neighbourhood of Abraj Al Bait complex, the deluxe Swissotel Makkah is a modern-day 5-star hotel that remains located in closest proximity to the Masjid-al-Haram. Overlooking the Kaabah, as well as the entire Masjid, Swissotel Makkah offers a whopping amount of 1,487 elegant rooms and suites.

Raffles Makkah Palace.

Location; Ibrahim Al Khalil Road, King Abdul Aziz Endowment; Abraj Al Bait complex, Makkah Saudia Arabia.

Providing easy access to King Abdul Aziz Gate; the main entrance to Masjid-al-Haram, Raffles Makkah Palace is within the iconic Abraj al-Bait complex. 

InterContinental Dar Al Tawhid.

Location; Ibrahim Al Khalil Road, Makkah, Saudia Arabia.

Built right Infront of the Haram, InterContinental Dar Al Tawhid is a short walk to Jannat-ul-Moaalah Graveyard and other holy sites. 

Hilton Suites Makkah.

Location; Jabal Omar, Ibrahim Al Khalil, Makkah Saudia Arabia.

Equipped with all the contemporary facilities, Hilton Suites Makkah is probably one of the best hotel options closest to Haram.

Elaf Ajyad Hotel.

Location; Ajyad, 4572, Makkah, Saudia Arabia.

Within the close proximity of 4 kilometres to Station of Ibrahim, residents of Elaf Ajyad Hotel find their second home here. 

Dar Al Eiman Royal Hotel.

Location; Abraj Al Safwah, King Abdul Aziz Gate, Al Ajyad Street, Makkah, Saudia Arabia.

Offering instant access to all the Holy site including Masjid-al-Haram, Dar Al Eiman Royal Hotel offers exceptional living facilities.

Anjum Hotel Makkah.

Location; Umm Al Qura Street, Makkah, Saudia Arabia.

With Panoramic views of Haram, Anjum hotel also prides itself on its genuine services reflecting centuries-old, true Hijazi hospitality.

These are the best hotel options that you can avail with your custom-designed, cheap umrah packages for families.

List of Ziyarat Places in Madinah

Madinah is the second holiest city of Islam. Here lies Masjid-al-Nabawi which was built by the Prophet (SAWW) himself. It’s the city where our Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) migrated from Makkah after the Quraysh forced him (SAWW) to. Roza-e-Rasool is also here. Despite that, the city is a house to many sacred and historical places of Islam. Pilgrims coming to Makkah through their cheap umrah packages with flights, also visit the holy city of Madinah for Ziyarath. 

Here’s a small list of Ziyarath places in Madinah.

Masjid-e-Quba.

Masjid-e-Quba was the first Masjid to be built in Islam. Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) himself laid down the foundation of this mosque. Situated 3 kilometres from Masjid-al-Nabawi, Masjid-e-Quba is the first place to visit for Ziyarath in Madinah. The rewards, virtues and significance of this mosque remain mentioned in both the Holy Quran [Surah At-Taubah 9:108] and in the Hadith as well. Offering 2 Rakat of Nafal Salah here holds the equivalent reward to performing an Umrah. That’s why many umrah pilgrims coming to Madinah, necessarily go to this Masjid. 

Uhud Mountain.

Uhud Mountain is the place where the famous battle of Uhud; Ghazwa-e-Uhud took place. During this battle, Muslims suffered a great loss and a lot of them also sacrificed their lives. For not following the commands of Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW), Muslims faced an initial defat. Therefore, at the “Grave of Martyrs” one can see the graves present in confined boundary through glass windows and pay their homage to the martyrs. 

Masjid-e-Jummah.

2.5 Kilometres away from Masjid-e-Nabawi, Masjid-e-Jummah is located. The significance of this mosque is that here the Prophet (PBUH) offered his 1st Jummah Salah, soon after his migration from Makkah. 

Bir Shifa.

Bir Shifa is a well of sweet water that remains present in Madinah. During the battle of Badar, the well was poisoned but when Holy Prophet (SAWW) put hit saliva into it, it turned into a Well of Shifa for people. Since then water is present here and is completely healthy, safe and sweet.

Masjid-e-Qiblatayn.

Masjid-e-Qiblatayn is the holy mosque where the Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) received instructions from Allah Almighty to change the direction of prayer i.e. Qibla, from Jerusalem (Masjid-al-Aqsa) to Makkah (Holy Kaabah). Due to which it is also often referred to as mosque of the two Qiblas.

Jannat-ul-Baqi.

It’s the main and the most prominent cemetery in Madinah. Here, the graves of many close ones (Family and Companions) of the Holy Prophet (SAWW) are situated. For every Muslim, it is the ultimate wish to be buried in Baqi graveyard.

Masjid-e-Ghamama.

Masjid-e-Ghamama is a place where Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) offered a prayer for rainfall. Today, the Saudi Government has built a Masjid here known as Masjid-e-Ghamama. There is a pink wall all around the mosque which remains decorated with the electric lanterns hanged with date trees. This masjid is at a walking distance from Masjid-al-Nabawi.

If you are travelling for umrah with cheap February Umrah packages soon, these are some of the must-visit places for Ziyarath in Madinah.