Accommodation
The hotels we book, and what each one is actually like. Where a shuttle is needed rather than a walk, we say so.
Makkah · Ibrahim Al Khalil Street
On Ibrahim Al Khalil Street, walkable to the Haram along a busy road lined with shops and restaurants. A sensible middle option for groups who want to stay within walking distance without central-area pricing.
Makkah · Outside the 1st Ring Road
Just outside the 1st Ring Road, with the hotel's own shuttle running to the Haram around the clock rather than a walk. Rooms are larger than most at this price, which is what makes it work for families travelling together, and there is a minimarket on site.
Free shuttle runs to the Haram around the clock
Makkah · Kudai Road
In the Kudai area, connected to the Haram by the King Abdul Aziz Gate tunnel. Guests use the hotel's own shuttle rather than walking, and it runs often enough that the wait is rarely more than a few minutes even late at night. Comfortable rooms at a better rate than the central-area towers.
Free shuttle runs to the Haram around the clock
Makkah · Abraj Al Bait complex
Inside the Abraj Al Bait complex facing the King Abdul Aziz Gate, so the walk to the Haram is short and entirely covered. Most rooms look out over the Masjid al-Haram, and the tower's own shops and restaurants mean you rarely need to go far.
Makkah · Outer Makkah
Further out, and priced accordingly. Too far to walk comfortably, so guests here rely on the complimentary shuttle that runs to the Haram around the clock. Good value for longer stays if you do not mind the transfer.
Free shuttle runs to the Haram around the clock
Madina · Central Area
A short walk from the southern gates of the Prophet's Mosque, and one of the better-value central-area options. Straightforward rooms, but the location does the work.
Madina · Central Area
Directly on the Masjid an-Nabawi piazza, beside the Bab al-Salam entrance. The closest of anything we book in Madina, and the easiest choice for elderly travellers who want to return between every prayer.
Madina · Western Madina
A quiet, plainly furnished hotel on the western side of the Haram with a large marble lobby. Popular with groups who want to stay walkable while keeping the package price down.
Madina · Central Madina district
Our most economical Madina option. Simple, clean rooms with the essentials and nothing more, within walking distance of the Haram. Best suited to groups prioritising a longer stay over comfort.
Madina · Opposite Gate 330
Sits directly outside Gate 330 of the Masjid an-Nabawi. That matters especially for women travelling in the group, as it puts the women's prayer entrance close by.
Why we do not print distances. Published figures for these hotels disagree with each other, sometimes by more than a kilometre, and a walking time depends on which gate you use and how busy the day is. Rather than quote a number we cannot stand behind, ask us about a specific hotel and we will tell you what we actually know about the walk.
