Jeddah is Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port city and the gateway to Makkah and Madinah, where the UNESCO-listed coral-stone houses of Historic Jeddah (Al-Balad), the long Corniche, the 300-metre King Fahd's Fountain and the Jeddah Waterfront sit along one sea-facing coast.
Accommodation overview
Jeddah is a Red Sea port city and the gateway to Makkah and Madinah, so its hotel stock ranges from pilgrim-oriented towers to a growing set of luxury resorts on the Corniche. Upscale hotels cluster along the Corniche Road and North Corniche (Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, Shangri-La, Sheraton, Rosewood, Raffles, EDITION) and in the Al Andalus and Tahlia Street district (Novotel, Galleria, Le Meridien). The city is car-dependent and traffic is heavy; Uber, Careem and Bolt are the usual ways to move around. Rates are quoted in Saudi riyals (SAR), pegged at 3.75 SAR to 1 USD, and peak around Ramadan, Umrah season and winter. Alcohol is not sold anywhere in Saudi Arabia. Mecca is closed to non-Muslims, so Jeddah hotels are the base for visitors who do not enter Makkah.
- Budget
- ~$48–120/night (SAR 180–450): three-star and budget chain hotels
- Mid-range
- ~$67–240/night (SAR 250–900): four-star hotels and serviced suites
- Luxury
- ~$240–1200/night (SAR 900–4,500): five-star Corniche and resort-style hotels
- Where to stay
- The Corniche for sea views and resorts; Al Andalus and Tahlia Street for cafes, restaurants and shopping; stay near Al Balad for heritage visits, as few hotels operate inside the old town
Hotels by budget
Find accommodation that fits your travel budget.
Budget-friendly
ibis Jeddah City Center
Accor's budget ibis on Madinah Road near the Tahlia Street district. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Hampton by Hilton in the Souq7 development in eastern Jeddah, with complimentary breakfast typical of the brand. Telephone +966 12 579 2020. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Sheraton Jeddah Hotel
Tower hotel of about 170 rooms on the North Corniche that opened in 1989 and was renovated in 2013, with sea views from upper floors. Telephone +966 12 699 2212. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Marriott-managed five-star hotel on Madinah Road in the central shopping district. Telephone +966 12 663 3333. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Accor-managed Mövenpick hotel on Madinah Road in the Al Bawadi district, convenient for business and city-centre travel. Telephone +966 12 618 0000. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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DoubleTree hotel linked to the Al Andalus Mall area, with the brand's welcome cookie on arrival. Telephone +966 9200 06043. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Apartment-style Hyatt House on Sari Street with kitchens in the suites, suited to longer stays. Telephone +966 12 663 1234. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Radisson Blu hotel in the Al Salam area of central Jeddah, between the airport road and Old Jeddah. Telephone +966 12 608 9911. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Accor hotel on Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz (Tahlia) Street, within walking distance of cafes and restaurants. Telephone +966 12 609 0777. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Mercure hotel in the Al Hamra district, handy for the southern Corniche and the Park Hyatt area. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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IHG Holiday Inn on the southern side of the city near the Corniche. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Ramada by Wyndham hotel listed under the Corniche name, located on the Madinah Road side of the city. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Hotel beside Red Sea Mall on Corniche Road, formerly marketed as Elaf Jeddah Hotel Red Sea Mall. Telephone +966 12 613 2329. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Hotel in the Al Aziziyah district a short walk from Tahlia Street and about 18 km from King Abdulaziz Airport. Telephone +966 12 511 6300. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Saudi Boudl-chain hotel on Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Street, about a minute from Tahlia Street. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Radisson-group Park Inn on the northern Madinah Road corridor in Al Mohammadiyah. Telephone +966 12 511 1899. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Serviced hotel on Al Jazira Street in Al Hamra, close to the southern Corniche. Telephone +966 12 607 6060. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq
Five-star Waldorf Astoria property on the Corniche Road beside the Red Sea, built around the Qasr Al Sharq palace complex. Telephone +966 9200 09565. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Long-established Hilton hotel on the Corniche Road with sea-facing grounds, a short drive from the King Fahd Fountain and Jeddah Waterfront. Telephone +966 9200 03800. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Five-star hotel on the northern Corniche, close to Red Sea Mall and the Corniche promenade. Telephone +966 12 696 8888. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Rosewood Hotels' Jeddah property on the Red Sea Corniche, among the newest luxury openings in the city. Telephone +966 12 260 7111. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Raffles-branded luxury hotel on the Corniche, beside Rosewood and the Jeddah Waterfront stretch. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Design-led EDITION hotel on the northern Corniche, further from the city centre and aimed at leisure and resort-style stays. Telephone +966 12 514 0000. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Corniche hotel and events venue next to the Hilton and Waldorf Astoria, popular for conferences and weddings. Telephone +966 12 613 9000. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Five-star Park Hyatt on the southern Corniche, with a marina, club and spa complex. Telephone +966 12 263 9666. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Hilton Curio Collection hotel in the Al Andalus area, close to the Tahlia Street restaurant and shopping district. Telephone +966 12 422 2555. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
Corniche (Al Shati)
Waterfront strip along Corniche Road with Jeddah Hilton, Waldorf Astoria Qasr Al Sharq, The Venue, Rosewood Jeddah and Raffles Jeddah.
Best for: All travelers
North Corniche
Northern seafront with Shangri-La Jeddah, Sheraton Jeddah Hotel, Joudyan Red Sea Mall Hotel and The Jeddah EDITION, close to Red Sea Mall.
Best for: All travelers
Al Hamra and southern Corniche
Southern district with Park Hyatt Jeddah, Mercure Jeddah Al Hamra, Holiday Inn Jeddah Corniche and Elite Hotel Al Hamra.
Best for: All travelers
Al Andalus, Al Rawdah and Tahlia Street
Central shopping and dining district with The Hotel Galleria Curio Collection, Novotel Jeddah Tahlia Street, Le Meridien, ibis City Center, Boudl Al Tahlia, Iridium 70 and Hyatt House on Sari Street.
Best for: All travelers
Madinah Road and Al Salam
Main arterial corridor with Mövenpick Hotel City Star, Radisson Blu Al Salam and Ramada Jeddah Corniche.
Best for: All travelers
Al Mohammadiyah (north)
Northern residential and mall district on Madinah Road with Park Inn by Radisson.
Best for: All travelers
Eastern Jeddah (Souq7 and Al Andalus Mall)
Newer eastern districts with Hampton by Hilton Jeddah Souq7 and DoubleTree by Hilton Jeddah Al Andalus Mall.
Best for: All travelers
Our top picks
Handpicked recommendations for every type of traveler.
Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq
Five-star Waldorf Astoria property on the Corniche Road beside the Red Sea, built around the Qasr Al Sharq palace complex. Telephone +966 9200 09565. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Long-established Hilton hotel on the Corniche Road with sea-facing grounds, a short drive from the King Fahd Fountain and Jeddah Waterfront. Telephone +966 9200 03800. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Five-star hotel on the northern Corniche, close to Red Sea Mall and the Corniche promenade. Telephone +966 12 696 8888. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Tower hotel of about 170 rooms on the North Corniche that opened in 1989 and was renovated in 2013, with sea views from upper floors. Telephone +966 12 699 2212. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Rosewood Hotels' Jeddah property on the Red Sea Corniche, among the newest luxury openings in the city. Telephone +966 12 260 7111. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Raffles-branded luxury hotel on the Corniche, beside Rosewood and the Jeddah Waterfront stretch. Rates indicative; vary by season.
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Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Book 4-8 weeks ahead for November-March and well ahead for Ramadan and the Hajj and Umrah seasons, when prices rise sharply.
Rates are often lower in the hottest months, from June to August, outside pilgrimage peaks.
Check whether the rate includes breakfast, service charge and VAT, which is 15 percent in Saudi Arabia.
Choose the Corniche for sea views and resort facilities, or Al Andalus and Tahlia Street for walkable restaurants and malls.
Allow for traffic: crossing Jeddah at rush hour can take over an hour, so book near the districts you plan to visit.
Hotels are alcohol-free; non-alcoholic drinks and Arabic coffee are standard. Confirm current rates by phone or on the hotel's own website.
Alternative accommodations
Beyond traditional hotels, consider these options.
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses offer authentic local experiences and often include home-cooked meals. Great for cultural immersion.
Serviced apartments
Ideal for longer stays or families. Kitchen facilities help save money and provide flexibility.
Hostels
Budget-friendly option for solo travelers. Dorms and private rooms available with social common areas.