Where to stay
Chosen by the walk to prayer.
In Makkah and Madinah a hotel is really a decision about distance. These are the properties we book in both cities, grouped by how far you walk to the mosque.
How the distance bands work
The same three bands as the Umrah guide. Published distances vary between sources because some measure in a straight line and others the walking route, so we group properties into bands rather than quote metres.
- Under 300mPremium, walk to prayer in minutes
- 300–800mComfort, a short, easy walk
- 800m+Value, shuttle or a longer walk
Makkah
Distance measured to the nearest gate of the Masjid al-Haram.
Under 300m
Premium. In the haram precinct, minutes to prayer.
- Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal TowerAbraj Al Bait
- Swissôtel MakkahAbraj Al Bait
- Swissôtel Al Maqam MakkahAbraj Al Bait
- Pullman ZamZam MakkahAbraj Al Bait
- Mövenpick Hotel & Residence Hajar TowerAbraj Al Bait
- Makkah TowersAbraj Al Bait
- Al Safwah TowerAbraj Al Bait
- Address Jabal Omar MakkahJabal Omar
- Hyatt Regency Makkah Jabal OmarJabal Omar
300–800m
Comfort. A short, easy walk.
- Jabal Omar Marriott MakkahJabal Omar
- voco MakkahJabal Omar
- Sheraton Makkah Jabal Al KaabaJabal Al Kaaba
800m+
Value. A longer walk, or the hotel shuttle.
- Al Kiswah TowersKudai
- DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Al AziziyahAl Aziziyah
- Shurfat Al TalayieAl Aziziyah
- Al TalayieAl Aziziyah
- Zowar Al TalayieAl Aziziyah
Rates are confirmed on booking request. Availability and price in both cities move sharply with the season, so a published rate would be out of date within days.
Madinah
Distance measured to the nearest gate of the Masjid an-Nabawi.
Under 300m
Premium. In the haram precinct, minutes to prayer.
- Grand Millennium Al HaramCentral area
- Pullman ZamZam MadinahCentral area
- Nusk Al MadinahCentral area
300–800m
Comfort. A short, easy walk.
- Nusk Al HijraCentral area
- Al Manakha Rotana MadinahAl Manakha
Rates are confirmed on booking request. Availability and price in both cities move sharply with the season, so a published rate would be out of date within days.
Not sure which band is right for you?
Tell us your dates, your party and how far you are happy to walk, and we will come back with the properties that actually fit.