Hotels in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Mecca has a wide selection of public transport options, including public buses and privately-owned microbuses. However, if you are visiting Mecca during Ramadan or Hajj, to avoid the traffic around this time of year, we recommend booking a hotel in the Old City, or Al-Balad, in Mecca, as it is the closest neighborhood to the Masjid al-Haram, or Great Mosque. There are tons of cheap hotels in Mecca that are close enough to the sacred sites, without having to contend with highly-congested areas. Alternatively, you can also catch a metro on the Mashaer Railway, which connects the pilgrimage sites of Arafat, Mina and Muzdalifah. However, please note that the nine stations of the railway are only operational during Hajj season. Another neighborhood that is very central and has access to public transport is Aziziyah. Aziziyah is also close to many pilgrimage sites and has many affordable hotels. Both neighborhoods can be accessed via the Mashaer Railway.

If you’re visiting Mecca for religious reasons, you’ll likely want to be as close to the Great Mosque as possible so that you can get to and from the sacred site without having to worry about traffic. The Old City, or Al-Balad, is a great neighborhood to stay in for this purpose. Al-Balad is also the location of the historic Gate to Makkah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which pilgrims would have passed through on their journey to Mecca, after arriving in Jeddah by ship. Some great Mecca hotels to choose from in Al-Balad are the Pullman Zamzam Makkah or the Raffles Makkah Palace. Al Aziziyah has a large selection of shopping complexes, including the Umm Al-Qura gold market, as well as a large selection of restaurants serving a wide variety of cuisines. Al Aziziyah is also known as "Little Pakistan" because of the many Pakistani ex-pats that migrated from Pakistan in the 1980s. You can find some great hotels in Mecca in the Aziziyah neighborhood, like Holiday Suites Al Aziziyah or the Violet Al Aziziyah Hotel.

The most popular attraction in Mecca is undoubtedly the Masjid al-Haram, or Great Mosque, as well as the pilgrimage sites of Mount Arafat, Mina and Muzdalifah. The Masjid al-Haram is the largest mosque and eighth-largest building in the world and is located in the Old City. Over five thousand Muslims visit the Great Mosque every year, during the Hajj. Mount Arafat, also known by its Arabic name Jabal Arafat or Jabal ar-Rahmah, is a holy site located just outside of Mecca. During Hajj, a sermon is given on the mountain, and prayers are said in the valley surrounding the site.

In Mecca and the whole of Saudi Arabia, it is illegal to sell and consume alcohol. This means that there are no pubs, bars or clubs in Mecca. However, if you’re looking for things to do in and around Mecca, Alziziyah is home to the open-air Jawalat shopping center, which has some great restaurants and coffee shops. If you aren't in the mood to eat in a mall, you can find restaurants serving Arabian, Western or South Asian food along Al Masjid Al Haram road. Another neighborhood with great restaurants is Al-Balad. In Al-Balad, you can get a juicy steak from Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse or a delicious shwarma from Shwarma Shakir Aljazeera. Both Aziziyah and Al-Balad neighborhoods are very accessible and can be reached via the Mashaer Railway. Aziziyah is near the Mina Train Station - 3 Jamarat and Al-Balad is closest to Makkah Station.

The most popular event of the year in Mecca is the annual Hajj, which occurs during Ramadan. Ramadan is the holiest event in the Muslim calendar. The Hajj is a pilgrimage that every Muslim is expected to complete in their lifetime if they can afford to do so. The Hajj includes visiting sacred sites, the most important of which is the Great Mosque, situated near the Old City in Mecca. The festival of Eid Ur Fitr takes place during the Hajj, at the end of Ramadan when it is customary to have a big feast. Nearly every event in Mecca is a religious one, which means non-Islamic people are not allowed to participate in them or visit the city at all.

When visiting Mecca the average booking length is 4 nights.

The price of a hotel in Mecca depends on several factors such as star rating, location and demand. Generally speaking, the average cost of a hotel is around $269 per night.

In May prices are at their lowest and represents the most cost effective time to book a hotel room in Mecca. You may find the cost of your room has decreased by 55%.

Friday is the day where you will typically find the lowest price for your hotel room in Mecca. The highest price tends to be on Wednesday.

Yes, Mecca does have vacation rentals. Of the 231 vacation rentals in Mecca, الهاشمية شقة عائلية بإطلالة على برج الساعة is the most popular among our users. Find vacation rentals in Mecca.

The number of operators available for hotels in Mecca is 1,248 as of October 2023.

Prices for hotels in Mecca are updated daily.

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