Al Shawqiyyah
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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
Great Mosque of Makkah
You can learn more about the history of Makkah when you make a stop at a top site like Great Mosque of Makkah. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor 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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
King Fahad Gate
Learn about the local history of Makkah when you spend time at King Fahad Gate. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Well of Zamzam
You can find out about the history of Makkah with a visit to Well of Zamzam. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Souk Al-Khalil
You can do some window-shopping at Souk Al-Khalil during your visit to Makkah. Discover the area's art scene and monuments.
Things to do
From Jeddah & Makkah: Taif Full Day Tour with Lunch
Experience the life of the Prophet in Makkah
Explore the Sacred City with Makkah One Day City Tour
Makkah To Masjid Al Ju'ranah Private Tour
Top hotels in Al Shawqiyyah
Address Jabal Omar Makkah
Hotel is really nice and rooms are modern and fairly new. Only thing that lets it down is the breakfast option and the fact there is always a queue for the omelette line. They should really have at least 2 people on that station. Other than that I would recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Swissôtel Makkah
Staff great - Reception brilliant (more training on english would be good), Room condition great.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
EXCELLENT
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel
Great
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel
This property is a bit older, but it’s clean and well-maintained. Most of the popular restaurants are on the other side of the Clock Tower, but still within a comfortable 15–20 minute walk. The staff are amazing — very friendly and welcoming. The price is reasonable for the location, which makes ...
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Al Marwa Rayhaan by Rotana
Good
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Al Shawqiyyah
At Taqwa
While At Taqwa might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Souk Al-Khalil and King Fahad Gate.
Al Hindawiyah
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Al Hindawiyah and surrounding area, you can visit Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba.
Al Misfalah
While there might not be top attractions in Al Misfalah, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kaaba and Great Mosque of Makkah.
Jarham
If you're spending some time in Jarham, Souk Al-Khalil and As-Haabee Exhibition are top sights worth seeing.
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
When in Al Hajlah, you can plan a visit to Kaaba and Great Mosque of Makkah, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Al Shawqiyyah
- The Clock Towers
- King Fahad Gate
- Well of Zamzam
- Souk Al-Khalil
- Al-Rajhi Mosque
- Cave of Hira
- Umm Al-Qura University
- Masjid Al-Jinn
- The Kiswa Factory of the Holy Kaaba
- King Abdullah Medical City
- Al Hijaz Mall
- Jabal Thawr
- Al-Salam Gate
- Maqam Ibrahim
- Makkah Museum
- Sheikh Abdul Aziz Ibn Baz Mosque
- Exhibition Of The Two Holy Mosques Architecture
- Black Stone
