Al Shawqiyyah Travel Guide
Makkah
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Popular places to visit
Kaaba
Find out about the history of Kaaba, one of the top monuments in Makkah. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Great Mosque of Makkah
You can learn more about the history of Makkah during your trip to a top site such as Great Mosque of Makkah. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
The Clock Towers
After visiting The Clock Towers, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Makkah. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
King Fahad Gate
Learn about the local history of Makkah with a stop at King Fahad Gate. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Well of Zamzam
You can find out about the history of Makkah when you stop by Well of Zamzam. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Makkah Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Makkah Mall during your stay in Makkah. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Al Shawqiyyah
Address Jabal Omar Makkah
This hotel is brilliant as it’s new. Clean and fresh and the rooms are big. Breakfast was not as big as the other hotels but was kept well and clean. Hotel prayer room is excellent and has a fantastic view of the Kaaba. The hotel lobby is slightly confusing as there are two towers and trying to figure ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Swissôtel Makkah
Room was clean, perfect location!
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
Every thing was very good
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah
Great place , comfort and clean room, friendly stuff. The hotel has private mosque which you don’t need to go out in crowded times. I have stayed-in alot of 5 star hotel around the world i have not seen as this Breakfast too many types of food that suits everyone and every culture. Fantastic experience. ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
voco Makkah by IHG
Exceptionally clean with friendly front desk staff. We also recognize the service from great cleaning and bell cart staff like Aziz Haji and Ashique. Shuttle service and breakfast were excellent.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Al Shawqiyyah
Al Misfalah
Though Al Misfalah may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kaaba and Great Mosque of Makkah.
Jarham
While visiting Jarham, you might make a stop by sights like Souk Al-Khalil and As-Haabee Exhibition.
Al Shubaikah
If you're spending some time in Al Shubaikah, Souk Al-Khalil and As-Haabee Exhibition are top sights worth seeing.
Al Hajlah
While Al Hajlah may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kaaba and Great Mosque of Makkah.
Jabal Omar
If you're spending some time in Jabal Omar, Souk Al-Khalil and As-Haabee Exhibition are top sights worth seeing.
At Taysir
At Taysir might not have many top sights, but Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
