We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated February 2024.
Trendy. Elegant. Very clean. Located in front of King Abdulaziz Gate, this modern hotel has rooms with Mecca’s skyline view. It offers an on-site restaurant with a 24-hour room service. Dar Al Ghufran Hotel Makkah has spacious rooms, with contemporary décor, abstract art and rich fabrics. All include satellite TV, a minibar and a tea/coffee maker. Free WiFi is available in the entire rooms. Guest can start their day with a buffet breakfast. The classy restaurant serves large buffets with local specialties. The hotel provides airport pick up and drop service against fees. King Abdulaziz International Airport is 74 km away.Show full description
Highly elegant. Very central. Comfortable beds. Located in the prestigious Abraj Al-Bait complex overlooking the Grand Mosque and Kaaba shrine, Raffles Makkah Palace boasts spacious suites with panoramic views and 24-hour personal butler service. The property is only 50 meters away from Makkah Clock Tower. All large and air-conditioned suites boast luxurious décor with marbled floors and oriental carpeting. Guests can enjoy free WiFi in all areas of the hotel. Each unit has a large living room and a private bathroom. The Raffles Makkah Palace serves a wide range of cuisine at 2 different restaurants. A tea lounge and ice cream-based café are also on the hotel grounds. The Levantine Al Majlis' fine dining restaurant provides a traditional Mediterranean-influenced experience. The terrace overlooks the Grand Mosque and the Ka'aba. Guests can relax at Makkah Palace’s serene spa or work out in the separate male or female gym. The hotel has numerous private places where guests can quietly read a book or socialise. Jeddah International Airport is just over an hour's drive away. The south entrance of the Grand Mosque complex is located just across the street from the hotel.Show full description
I think this place could be the most ELEGANT luxury hotel in Makkah.
Central. Good breakfast. Very clean. As part of the prestigious Abraj Al Bait complex, the deluxe Swissotel Makkah is a contemporary five-star hotel located only 100 metres from the holy Masjid Al Haraam, overlooking the Ka’aba, as well as the entire Masjid. All modern accommodation at Swissôtel are decorated with printed carpeted floors. Each suite offers a spacious seating area with a flat-screen TV and a minibar. A marble bathroom is also included. Al Ruwad Restaurant offers fine dining with a selection of mouth-watering seasonal specialties, while at Café Swiss a combination of international and traditional cuisine are served. Room service is available 24 hours. Swissotel Makkah offers a fully equipped business centre, providing guests with everything they need to stay on top of their work. With private entrances that make it easier for pilgrims to reach the Masjid Al Haram, Swissotel is also the only property in the Abraj Al Bait Endowment with a direct entrance through Ajyad Street. King Abdulaziz International Airport is 80 km away from Swissôtel Makkah. Ironing and laundry can be arranged by the 24-hour front desk.Show full description
Creative. Cool. Great location. Located in front of Al Masjid Al-Haram, Dar Al Tawhid Intercontinental Makkah is a 5-star hotel offering luxury spacious accommodations overlooking the Grand Mosque. The hotel has spacious and elegantly-furnished guestrooms, many of which provide a panoramic view of the Holy Mosque. Each room is ornately decorated and has a range of modern amenities including flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and Wi-Fi access. Dar Al Tawhid InterContinental Makkah has 3 restaurants for guests to choose from, serving a wide range of international cuisine, as well as many Middle Eastern specialities with the magnificent view of the Holy Masjid Al-Haram. Dar Al Tawhid is also within easy reach of Madhbaḩ Ismā‘īl and Al Jamrah al Wusţá, a 5-minute drive away.Show full description
I rate this as the most CREATIVE central luxury hotel in Makkah.
Opened March 2023. Featuring 5-star accommodation, Jabal Omar Jumeirah, Makkah is located in Makkah, 250 m from Masjid Al Haram and 10 km from Hira Cave. Featuring a fitness centre, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features family rooms. All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room is equipped with a kettle, while selected rooms include a terrace and others also provide guests with city views. At Jabal Omar Jumeirah, Makkah every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, American and vegetarian options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Moroccan cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. With staff speaking Arabic and English, guidance is available at the reception. Zamzam Well is 4.1 km from Jabal Omar Jumeirah, Makkah, while Makkah Museum is 4.1 km away. The nearest airport is King Abdulaziz International Airport, 92 km from the hotel.Show full description
Overlooking the Holy Haram Mosque and the Kaaba, the Makkah Hotel is set in the heart of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Pray with views over the Holy Haram in two air-conditioned and carpeted 10,000-seat prayer halls. All rooms at Makkah Hotel have city, mountain, Kaaba or Holy Haram Mosque views. Each offers a desk and a sofa. The suite features a separate living room with dining area and the executive room gives access to the executive lounge. Savor Arabic flavors at Al Fayhaa restaurant or choose authentic international cuisine at Lagenda. Relax over Arabian coffee at Jasmin Caffe. Guests can enjoy foot massages at the Reflexology Health Centre. Experience the extensive onsite shopping mall with 450 brand shops and a food court. Makkah attractions on the doorstep of the Makkah Hotel include the Kaaba and the ZamZam Well, with other important Islamic holy sites less than 5 miles away.Show full description
Great location. Great value. Located next to the Al-Masjid Al-Haram Mosque less than 3 minutes walking, Dorrar Aleiman Royal offers (Al Safwa Tower 4) rooms and suites with centrally air conditioning and satellite LCD. Facilities include a convenient 24-hour reception and a car rental service. Royal rooms are equipped with a minibar, tea/coffee making facilities with electric kettle and a private bathroom featuring bathroom amenities. Some rooms include a city view and separate living area for suite. Room service is also available around the clock. Guests can benefit from Dorrar Aleiman Royal’s (Tower 4) laundry facility and dry cleaning service. The hotel includes a gift shop, and has an on-site ATM. A buffet breakfast is served every morning. Dorrar Aleiman Royal (Tower 4) has total 5 restaurants on site that serves International, Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine. Lobby café serves variety of hot and cold beverages and snacks. Dorrar Aleiman Royal (Al Safwa Tower 4) is located in Ajyad street, front of King Abdulaziz Gate, and is situated 85 km from King Abdulaziz International Airport and Jeddah Seaport.Show full description
Al Safwah Hotel features a prime location against the King Abdul Aziz Gate and directly overlooking the Masjid Al Haram. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. The hotel has rooms and suites with unique and direct views of the Masjid Al Haram and the Kaaba. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The restaurants at the hotel include the finest Arab, Asian and international dishes served through a buffet. Cafe Elite is located in a special place in the lobby where guests can enjoy coffee, tea, cold drinks, ice cream, fresh juices, snacks and dishes while enjoying views of the Haram. Guests can also enjoy the taste of Moroccan tea. The property includes a business center, gift shops and a barber shop. King Abdulaziz International Airport is 100 km away from Al Safwah Hotel.Show full description
Opened March 2023. Situated in Makkah, 500 metres from Masjid Al Haram, Address Jabal Omar Makkah features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a business centre and a concierge service. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Address Jabal Omar Makkah provides some rooms with city views, and every room includes a kettle. All rooms include bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available each morning at Address Jabal Omar Makkah. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Zamzam Well, Masjid Al Haram King Fahd Gate and Masjid Al Haram King Abdul Aziz Gate. The nearest airport is King Abdulaziz International Airport, 92 km from Address Jabal Omar Makkah.Show full description
Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah is situated in the heart of the holy city of Makkah. The hotel is just a one-minute walk to Al-Masjid Al-Haram. Guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Prayer areas for male and female are also available in the hotel parking level. The hotel spans over 19 floors, featuring 656 generously sized guestrooms, including 25 suites. Guest rooms and suites range in size from 38 to 190 square metres. All rooms offer rich textures, designer décor and fine contemporary furnishings as well as the latest services and facilities. Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah features a wide range of dining experiences, taking guests and local residents throughout a culinary journey to ensure all our guests’ diverse needs and preferences. Featuring The Oasis, an all-day dining restaurant; Al Forno, an Italian restaurant; Tea Lounge, the lobby lounge; and Al Tekkeya, a Grab and Go market, offering guests, especially worshippers, quick and high quality meals. For added flexibility and convenience, the hotel also provides 24-hour in-room dining service. There are a number of excellent on-site facilities for relaxation and rejuvenation on site, including a separate men’s and women's state-of-the-art fitness centre with cardio and strength-training equipment. Makkah Clock Royal Tower is 400 metres from Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah. The nearest airport is King Abdulaziz Airport, 75 km from the property.Show full description
Super central. Great views. Overlooking the holy city, Swissotel Al Maqam Makkah stands tall at the heart of the Muslim world. As part of prominent Abraj Al Bait complex, the hotel faces the holy Kaaba and has direct access to to the holy mosque from Ibrahim Al-Khalil street and Tunnel entrance in B2. There is another direct entry way to the hotel from Abraj Al Bait complex. The 1,624 rooms and suites carry an embracing atmosphere, many of them have a graceful view of the holy Kaaba. With the variety of international and oriental delicacies, Al Khairat restaurant and Masharif tea lounge provide you an invigorating ambience with the fine quality service. For a convenient shopping experience in Makkah, the hotel provides direct access to the shopping mall within Abraj Al Bait complex. The nearest airport is King Abdulaziz International Airport, 75 km from the property.Show full description
This is likely the most CENTRAL central luxury hotel in Makkah. It also has a central location!
Elegant. Cool. Friendly staff. Overlooking the Holy Haram, Hilton Suite Makkah is situated in the heart of the city of Makkah. The hotel is only minutes’ walk from the Grand Mosque and close to the new King Abdullah wing of Haram and Al Shubaikah Umrah entrance Gate. The hotel has 484 well-appointed rooms and luxury suites majority of them are facing the Holy Haram featuring 47” screen smart LCD. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi and has a private separate Mosque for gents & ladies on the hotel premises. The hotel is tastefully decorated with modern design and has private accesses from Ummul Qura street straight to the hotel entrance. All the suites and guest rooms are fitted with speakers with individual control to hear Azan from the Haram. Hilton Suites Makkah provides dining with multiple restaurant’s and coffee shops all facing the Grand Mosque. The Hotel also has 24 hours In-room dinning facility. The property is adjacent to a modern shopping mall having all international brand outlets to choose from and provides a range of fast food restaurants. As-Haabee Exhibition and The Holy Qur’an Exhibition are both 150 yards from the property. The nearest airport is King Abdulaziz Airport Jeddah and is approximately 100 Km away from the property. This is our guests' favourite part of Makkah, according to independent reviews.Show full description
Great views. Great restaurant. Situated only 100 meters from Masjid al-Haram, this 76 storey luxury hotel is one of the tallest buildings in the world and is inside Makkah Clock Tower. It offers a fully equipped fitness centre, hot tub, sauna and a steam room. It includes a 24-hour concierge services. Every unit at the Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower features an LCD TV and a spacious en-suite bathroom with a bathtub. The rooms also benefit from views of the Holy Ka'aba, the Haram or the Holy City. Makkah Royal Tower Fairmont boasts 9 state-of-the-art dining venues, including the Indian-inspired Bharat, the Lebanese lounge Al Dar, and the Al Dira rooftop restaurant. The hotel also offers an extensive 24-hour room service menu. Guests can enjoy a secretarial service, meeting rooms with a pre-function area, and a extra spacious ballroom for meetings and events. A media room with live broadcast capabilities is also available. The hotel is part of the Abraj Al Bait complex which has 4000 shops and stores, featuring a full range of international brands. Makkah Clock Tower Hotel is just 2 minutes’ walk from the Grand Mosque and 6 km from Hira Cave.Show full description
Central. Great location. Located in one of the tallest buildings in the world and overlooking the holy Grand Mosque, Hajar Tower combines traditions with modern comforts. It features in-house shops and fine dining options. Offering free WiFi, rooms at Mövenpick Hotel & Residence Hajar Tower Makkah are decorated with contemporary wooden furnishings, most facing the Masjid al-Haram and the sacred K’aba. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a minibar. Guests can enjoy gourmet Saudi specialities at the Al Naim restaurant and an array of international classics at the Al Firdaous buffet bistros. Al Diwan Tea Lounge serves Arabic coffee and selected tea blends. Facing King Abdul Aziz Gate, Mövenpick Hajar Tower Makkah Hotel is situated in the centre of Mecca, adjacent to shopping malls and entertainment complexes. Wi-Fi is free in all public areas. The Hotel is can help to issue your UMRA permit during your stay, Permits will only be issued to people whose status is shown Immune on Tawkalana, the Immune status is showed for three categories: 1. Immune, 2. Immune by recovery, 3. Immune by first dose. UMRA permit should be issued 24hours before your schedule time for performing UMRA.Show full description
Very stylish. Creative. Superb breakfast. Set in the heart of Makkah, one of the world’s most inspiring holy destinations, Conrad Makkah is just steps from the Kaaba and the Holy Mosque. The hotel can be easily accessed from Umm El Qurra Road, which is connected to the Makkah-Jeddah highway. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Spacious and modern, all guest rooms offer a separate dressing area and complimentary WiFi. Some rooms and suites provide uninterrupted views of the Haram or Kaaba, exclusive butler service on fee base, and additional benefits like Executive Lounge access. Savor Arabic specialties and international dishes from the set or a-la-carte menus, or be spoiled for choice with the extensive buffet selections at the relaxed, all-day dining restaurant, Al Mearaj. Overlooking the Haram, our specialty steak restaurant Prime, serves only the finest, freshest cuts of meat, cooked just the way you like them in the vibrant open kitchen. After a long day, cool down with a fresh juice in Al Helal café lounge. The peaceful Al Kawthar Lounge is the perfect place to unwind with a cup of coffee and a sweet treat as you admire wonderful views of the Haram. The hotel offers a car hire as well as a 24-hour front desk and gift shop at the property. Masjid Al Haram is just a few steps away from the property, while As-Haabee Exhibition and The Holy Qur’an Exhibition are both 200 metres away. King Abdulaziz International Airport is 75 km away.Show full description
The most STYLISH central luxury hotel in Makkah. It also has a highly rated breakfast and very cosy rooms.
Al Marwa Rayhaan is a deluxe hotel, located in Makkah’s new Clock Towers Complex. It offers Wi-Fi access in all rooms and views of Masjid Al Haram and the Kaaba. The modern decorated rooms at Al Marwa Rayhaan by Rotana have warm colours and floor-to-ceiling windows. They come with a TV with satellite channels and a tea/coffee maker. Al Marwa Rayhaan has 3 restaurants, where guests can enjoy both à-la-carte and buffet-style dining. A wide range of international food is served alongside many Arabic specialities. The Al Marwa Rayhaan by Rotana adjoins a new commercial complex, which includes a large shopping mall and an air-conditioned mosque. The Holy Mosque of Masjid Al Haram is within easy reach of the hotel.It is located in the complex where it includes a 5-floor shopping center, large air conditioned mosque, 24-hours medical center, supermarket, fast food restaurants, Direct exit to Al Haram Al Shareef.Show full description
The 5-star Makkah Towers is overlooking the Makkah’s Holy Haram Mosque and the Kaaba. It offers stylish rooms, 7 dining options and a 10,000 seat carpeted prayer hall. Makkah Towers spacious, air-conditioned rooms feature Art Deco-style decor, satellite TV. Kitchenette facilities include a coffee maker, and room service is available throughout the day.Jasmin Caffe specialises in Arabic coffee and fresh-baked pastries. Chinese and Arabic restaurants are also on site. Staff at Makkah Towers 24-hour front desk can arrange currency exchange or car hire. A full-service business centre with fax and photocopying facilities is also available. Guests can enjoy relaxing foot massages at the Reflexology Health Centre. A shopping mall with over 450 shops is connected to the Makkah Towers. King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately one hours’ drive away.Show full description
Featuring partial views of Al-Masjid al-Ḥarām (Holy Mosque), Le Meridien Makkah offers 2 restaurants and luxurious rooms decorated with rich fabrics. The King Abdulaziz Gate is just 200 metres away. The Meridien Makkah Hotel has rooms and suites, which are elegantly decorated and equipped with a minibar and satellite TV. In-room-dining is available 24 hours a day. Apart from the Asian Shahd restaurant, the Rand Restaurant serves a variety of Arabic and international dishes. Both restaurants offer splendid views of the mosque. For tea with pastries, guest can visit the Majaz Café. Other facilities of Le Meridian Makkah include a business centre, a barber shop and 24-hour security. Jeddah City is situated 85 km away.Show full description
Located in Mecca, Anjum Hotel Makkah offers modern accomodations with views of the Masjid Al Haram. Free WiFi access is available throughout the entire property. Each unit here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a mini fridge. Bathrooms are fitted with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy local and international menu options at the restaurant or in the room. Room service is available 24 hours. At Anjum Hotel Makkah you will find a 24-hour front desk. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk and luggage storage. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Masjid Al Haram and 74 km from King Abdulaziz International Airport.Show full description
Hip. Stylish. Comfortable beds. Popular among business travellers. Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel is located on Ajyad Street walking distance from the Haram towards King Abdul Aziz Gate. Serving Hajj, Ramadan, Umrah Pilgrims and Leisure & Business Travelers with their accommodation and lodging needs, the property is gracefully located by only 300 meter to the Clock Tower and has a smooth access to the Haram, Highways and Airports. Makarem Ajyad has a large, magnificent & comfortable lobby. Services include spiritual concierge desk, Starbucks outlet, rent-a-car desk, gift shops, library with Islamic books, 24 hours room service, valet service, barber shop & free WiFi. The restaurant offers international, Arabic and variety of other cuisines. Hotel has a large banquet hall and multiple meeting rooms and outside catering facilities. Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel is a 45-minute drive away from King Abdul Aziz International Airport. On-site car rental is available.Show full description
This luxury hotel has super comfortable beds and great affordability.
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