The Best Hotel to Stay at Makkah for the Umrah Pilgrims

According to numbers by Saudi Arabia’s general statistics authority, the Umrah pilgrims almost reached the digit of 20 million in the year 1438 A.H. The percentage of the domestic pilgrims was 46.9% and 53.1% foreigners Umrah Pilgrims visited the Grand Mosque, as per record of Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The increased number of the Umrah pilgrims from abroad has made it difficult to find an economical residence at Makkah with good rating and pricing. Also, the location of the Hotel is the most important thing as most of the Pilgrims are unable to walk the long distances. Although there is a nice shuttle service available for the pilgrims yet it will be more convenient to stay closer to Haram so that one+ can perform the rituals with ease. Also, it is very delightful to have a look at Holy Kabbah again and again. According to trip-advisor, there are 414 hotels in Makkah. Finding a good hotel depends on many factors and varies from person to person but few things are in common i.e. rating, price, and location etc. We will try to find out the best hotel to stay at Makkah for the Umrah Pilgrims while keeping all the above points in mind. Here is the list of some good hotels which will be light on your pocket with the best facilities.

Raffles Makah Palace:

Raffles Hotel is in at 4th position as per ratings and the best thing about this hotel is the Kaaba view. The hotel is at Al Abraj Mall (Clock Tower) and there is a walking distance to the Haram Sharif. This hotel is rated as 5-star and the price starts from 280€.

Makkah Millennium Towers:

With 4.5 rating by the travelers, the Makkah Millennium Towers (Hilton) is a 5-star rated hotel and they also provide the suites with Kaaba view just like Raffles Makah Palace. They are the most booked hotel at the moment. The location is perfect as there is the 2-minute walking distance from the hotel to the Grand Mosque. The Hilton prices are very low as compared to Raffles Makah Palace and are the best option for the families. The price starts from 85€ in the low seasons for a single night.

Intercontinental Dar-Al-Tawhid:

As a property of Intercontinental Hotels Group, the Dar-Al-Tawhid hotel stands at 10th position in Makkah. The location is opposite to King Fahad Entrance and you can reach the Haram Sharif in 3 minutes. The area is less crowded but the prices are really high i.e. 150€ for a single night stay. However, you can redeem points for the properties of IHG groups around the world.

Le Meridien Makkah:

The trip advisor rating for this hotel is 36 out of 414 hotels. Although this is a 5-star hotel yet the travelers have rated it with 4. The location is quite away from the Haram as compared to other hotels but the prices are surprisingly low. Staring from 75€ per night, the hotel is a good option if you are low on budget.

This is a general review of all the good hotels at Makkah and prices may vary from time to time. Also, all the pieces of information are collected from various online sources and might be wrong. Please do research before leaving for the blessed journey and consult some good travel agent to get assistance.