An affordable guesthouse in the Al-Aziziyah district of Makkah, a short distance from Masjid al-Haram. Popular with budget-conscious pilgrims, it offers basic but clean accommodation with essential services.
Al Shoqfah Hotel Makkah is located in the Al-Aziziyah district of Makkah, a residential and hotel-heavy neighborhood a shuttle or taxi ride from the Grand Mosque, and is positioned as a budget option for pilgrims who prioritize price over proximity to the Haram. The building is a modest mid-rise property with a plain, functional exterior common to Al-Aziziyah's budget and mid-tier pilgrim hotels, and interiors kept simple: clean, basic rooms rather than a design-forward lobby or public spaces. Rooms are compact standard doubles and triples with air conditioning, television, and en-suite bathrooms, with some family rooms available for larger Umrah groups. Dining is limited, typically a small breakfast offering or reliance on nearby restaurants, since the hotel does not run a full-scale restaurant operation; there is no alcohol service, consistent with Makkah's status. The property does not have a spa, pool, or fitness center. Service is geared toward budget pilgrim traffic, with staff accustomed to group check-ins, luggage handling for Umrah parties, and coordinating transport to the Haram for guests without their own transportation. Guests choosing this property are generally trading walking-distance proximity to the Grand Mosque for a noticeably lower nightly rate, a common and well-understood tradeoff among Al-Aziziyah's cluster of budget hotels.
Amenities
- wifi
- prayer mat
- air conditioning
- 24h reception
Location
Al-Aziziyah District, Makkah 24227
21.4168, 39.8360 View on map
Highlights
- Budget-friendly rates in the Al-Aziziyah district near other pilgrim hotels
- Family and triple rooms available for larger Umrah groups
- Simple, functional rooms with air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms
- Staff experienced in coordinating transport to the Grand Mosque
Tips for visiting
- Confirm transport options to the Haram at booking, since this is a budget hotel without a guaranteed shuttle
- Book family or triple rooms early for Umrah season, as budget inventory in Al-Aziziyah sells out fast
- Do not expect an in-house restaurant, pool, or spa given the hotel's budget positioning
- Bring your own snacks or plan for nearby eateries, as dining on site is limited