Choosing the right hotel is one of the biggest decisions when you plan Umrah from Pakistan. A hotel 300 metres from the Haram lets elderly parents walk to every prayer, while a shuttle hotel in Aziziya keeps the package budget-friendly. To make the choice easy, we have put every hotel on the Diyanat Travels hotel panel into one list, sorted by walking distance from Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah.
All the economy hotels below are regularly booked by our groups. Any 3, 4 or 5 star hotel in both cities is also available on demand.
Why hotel distance matters for Umrah
In Makkah you will walk to the Haram five times a day, plus Tawaf and Sa'i. A closer hotel saves time and energy, especially in summer heat and during Ramadan crowds. Hotels within 300 m suit elderly pilgrims and families with children. Hotels at 500–900 m on Ibrahim Khalil Road, Ajyad and Misfalah offer the best balance of price and comfort. Shuttle hotels in Aziziya and similar areas are the most economical, with transport to the Haram at fixed times.
In Madinah the city centre is compact. Most hotels in Markazia are within 50–300 m of Masjid an-Nabawi, while hotels on the Masjid Bilal side, Shumalia and Qurban Road are usually 500–900 m away.
Makkah hotels near Masjid al-Haram — sorted by distance
Our Makkah panel has 39 hotels, from Lolo Al Falah at about 100 m to shuttle-service hotels in Aziziya. Popular areas include Ibrahim Khalil Road and Misfalah (towards the south gates), Ajyad Street, Al Hijrah Road and Kabotar Chowk.
Makkah hotels — Within 300 m of the Haram 5
| Hotel | Distance | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Lolo Al Falah | 100 m | Ibrahim Khalil Road |
| Diyafa Mubarak | 200 m | Ibrahim Khalil Road |
| Daif Ajyad | 250–300 m | Ajyad Street |
| Emaar Andalusia | 300 m | — |
| Akabir Hijrah / Areej Al Wafa / Mather Elite | 300 m | Kabotar Chowk |
Makkah hotels — 300 to 600 m 12
| Hotel | Distance | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Dura Al Ghaza | 300–350 m | — |
| Blora Moazan (Swiss Khalil) | 350–400 m | Ibrahim Khalil Road, Misfalah |
| Shams Al Zahbi | 350–400 m | Al Hijrah Road |
| Mather Al Jawar | 400–500 m | — |
| Swaed Al Khaima (Fawad Nassa) | 400–500 m | Ibrahim Khalil Road |
| Areej Al Zahbi | 450–500 m | Al Hijrah Road |
| Arafat Golden Rushd | 500 m | Ibrahim Khalil Road |
| Diwan Al Bait | 500–600 m | Ibrahim Khalil Road |
| Jafria (Masar Al Aez 2) | 550–600 m | Hijra Road, Misfalah |
| Jawharat Al Bait (Arafat Zahbi) | 600 m | Ibrahim Khalil Road, Misfalah |
| Shaza Al Wasam 2 | 600 m | Ajyad |
| Badar Al Masa / Yasmin Al Majd | 600 m | Ibrahim Khalil Road |
Makkah hotels — 600 to 900 m 10
| Hotel | Distance | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Saif Al Majd | 600–700 m | Al Hajlah Road |
| Afwaj Al Momayaza / Shaza Wasam 3 & 4 / Wahdat Al Khair | 650 m | Ajyad |
| Mella 1 / Mella 2 | 650–700 m | Ibrahim Khalil Road |
| Multaqa Al Ibadah / Tara Jawharat | 700–800 m | Hijra Road, Misfalah |
| Taj Fiddi Hotel | 700–800 m | Ajyad Street |
| Rukan Al Zawia | 700–800 m | Ibrahim Khalil Road |
| Miaad Al Majd | 700–800 m | Al Hajlah Road |
| Emaar Al Khair | 800–900 m | — |
| That Hotel | 800–900 m | Misfalah Kubri |
| Lolo Al Touheed | 900 m | Ibrahim Khalil Road, Misfalah |
Makkah hotels — Above 900 m 5
| Hotel | Distance | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Land Premium | 1000 m | Al Hajlah Road |
| Qila Ajyad | 1000–1100 m | Ajyad Street |
| Hotel Number One (Burj Hadiqa) | 1100 m | — |
| Jada Khalil / Kyona | 1100–1300 m | Ibrahim Khalil Road, Misfalah |
| Diyar Mather | 1200 m | Ibrahim Khalil Road, Misfalah |
Makkah hotels — Shuttle service hotels 7
| Hotel | Distance | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Ajwa Ziafa / Similar | 🚌 Shuttle | Aziziya |
| Arafat Zahbi / Fakhir Al Azizia | 🚌 Shuttle | Aziziya |
| Dar e Hassan | 🚌 Shuttle | — |
| Qasr Al Sharq Tower | 🚌 Shuttle | Shahra Mansoor |
| Hiba Hijrah 6 | 🚌 Shuttle | — |
| Fundaq Bilal | 🚌 Shuttle | Ibrahim Khalil Road |
| Salam Addar / Similar | 🚌 Shuttle | — |
Madinah hotels near Masjid an-Nabawi — sorted by distance
Our Madinah panel has 44 hotels, from Rua Luxury (old Golden Luxury) at about 50 m in Markazia to hotels on the Masjid Bilal side and Shumalia. Areas you will see: Markazia (central area around the Masjid), Bab Al Salam, Masjid Bilal side, Qurban Road, Shumalia and the Albaik side.
Madinah hotels — Within 300 m of the Haram 11
| Hotel | Distance | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Rua Luxury (old Golden Luxury) | 50 m | Markazia |
| Rama Al Madinah / Marjan Golden | 100 m | Markazia, Gharbia side |
| Rou Taiba | 100 m | Markazia, behind Masjid Ghamama |
| Any Hotel in Markazia | 100–300 m | Markazia |
| Arkan Golden | 150–200 m | — |
| Taiba Rose | 150–200 m | — |
| Ansar Tulip | 150–200 m | — |
| Ergwan Al Madinah | 200–250 m | Bab Al Salam, Markazia |
| Taif Nebras | 200–250 m | South Markazia, Ghamama side |
| Bir Al Eiman | 200–250 m | South Markazia |
| Sidra Madinah | 200–250 m | South Markazia |
Madinah hotels — 300 to 600 m 19
| Hotel | Distance | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Rua Al Khair / Burj Mukhtara / Widyar Al Madina | 300–400 m | Bab Al Salam side |
| Burj Mawaddah | 300–400 m | Bab Al Salam Road |
| Majd Silver | 400–500 m | Masjid Bilal side |
| Ansar Plus | 500 m | Qurban Road, Bilal Masjid side |
| Shams Madinah | 500 m | After Albaik Markazia |
| Ajyal Taiba | 500 m | — |
| Manazil Majd | 500–550 m | Masjid Bilal side |
| Nuzul Waha Madain | 500–600 m | Masjid Bilal side |
| Abraj Alam Al Najoom | 500–600 m | Al Zahida area, Quba Road |
| Karam Al Dhabiya | 550 m | Qurban Road, Bilal Masjid side |
| Karam Golden | 550 m | — |
| Rou Al Zahbi | 550 m | Qurban Road, Bilal Masjid side |
| Anwar Al Awali | 550 m | Albaik opposite side |
| Nuzul Waqar | 550 m | Masjid Bilal side |
| Nida Taiba | 550 m | Masjid Bilal side |
| Retaj Rawdah | 550 m | Shumalia side |
| Abdullah Fozan (Diyar Hijaz) | 600 m | Qurban Road, Bilal Masjid side |
| Essa Karim Hotel | 600 m | Albaik opposite side |
| Nazal Essa Karim (old Dream Madinah) | 600 m | Albaik opposite side |
Madinah hotels — 600 to 900 m 9
| Hotel | Distance | Area |
|---|---|---|
| PC Madina | 600–700 m | — |
| Ajyal 2 | 650 m | Shumalia side |
| Dar Ajyal 1 | 650–750 m | Shumalia, ladies gate side |
| Wahat Al Shark | 700 m | Masjid Bilal side |
| Diyar Al Safa (old Safa Center) | 700 m | Masjid Bilal side |
| Marina Zahbi | 700 m | — |
| Waqar International | 700 m | Masjid Bilal side |
| Rou Al Salam | 800–900 m | Back side of Widyar Al Madina |
| Kinan Madina | 850–900 m | Qurban Road, Bilal Masjid side |
Madinah hotels — Above 900 m 1
| Hotel | Distance | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Wajah Al Zahra | 900–1000 m | — |
Madinah hotels — Shuttle service hotels 4
| Hotel | Distance | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Hala Taibah | 🚌 Shuttle | Abdul Aziz Road |
| Manazil Marjan | 🚌 Shuttle | Qurban Nazil Road |
| Abraj Ziafa | 🚌 Shuttle | — |
| Waqar Salmiya / Jood Marjan | 🚌 Shuttle | Masjid Bilal side |
4 & 5 star hotels — available on demand
Want more comfort? We book every 3, 4 and 5 star hotel in Makkah and Madinah on request. Popular choices include:
Makkah
- Voco Makkah (4★) — 1500 m · shuttle
- Al Kiswah Towers (4★) — Shuttle
- Novotel Thakher (4★) — Shuttle
- M Hotel Makkah by Millennium (5★) — Shuttle
- M Millennium Dana (5★) — Shuttle
- Four Points by Sheraton Al Naseem (5★) — Shuttle
Madinah
- Novotel Madinah (4★) — 100–150 m
- Waqar Rotana (Luxury) — Shuttle
Hotels in the Abraj Al Bait / Clock Tower area and other luxury hotels next to the Haram are also available — ask us for current rates.
How to choose the right Umrah hotel
- Elderly or less mobile pilgrims: choose Makkah hotels within 300 m (for example Lolo Al Falah, Diyafa Mubarak, Daif Ajyad) and Madinah hotels in Markazia.
- Families: 500–700 m hotels on Ibrahim Khalil Road or Ajyad give good rooms at fair prices — try Saif Al Majd, Badar Al Masa or Shaza Al Wasam 2.
- Budget groups: 900 m+ hotels such as Diyar Mather, Jada Khalil or Qila Ajyad, or a shuttle hotel such as Ajwa Ziafa in Aziziya.
- Sharing or private room: most panel hotels offer sharing (bed basis) as well as quad, triple and double rooms. Some — like Al Kiswah Tower and Emaar Andalusia — are room basis only.
- Ramadan and peak dates: book early; close hotels sell out first and rates change often.
Economy
Makkah: Diyar Mather (1200 m)
Madinah: Kinan Madina (850–900 m)
Balanced
Makkah: Saif Al Majd (600–700 m)
Madinah: Nida Taiba (550 m)
Close to Haram
Makkah: Daif Ajyad (250–300 m)
Madinah: Rua Luxury (50 m)
Frequently asked questions
Which economy hotels are closest to Masjid al-Haram?
On our panel the closest economy hotels in Makkah are Lolo Al Falah, Diyafa Mubarak, Daif Ajyad, Emaar Andalusia, Akabir Hijrah / Areej Al Wafa / Mather Elite — all within about 300 metres of the Haram.
Which hotels are closest to Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah?
In Madinah the nearest options on our panel are Rua Luxury (old Golden Luxury), Rama Al Madinah / Marjan Golden, Rou Taiba, Any Hotel in Markazia, Arkan Golden, Taiba Rose, Ansar Tulip, Ergwan Al Madinah, Taif Nebras, Bir Al Eiman, Sidra Madinah, all within about 300 metres of Masjid an-Nabawi in the Markazia area.
What does “shuttle service” mean for a Makkah hotel?
Shuttle hotels are further from the Haram (for example in Aziziya). They cost less and the hotel or our team arranges transport to and from the Haram at set times.
Can I book a 4 or 5 star hotel instead of an economy hotel?
Yes. Every 3, 4 and 5 star hotel in Makkah and Madinah is available on demand, including Voco Makkah, M Hotel Makkah by Millennium, Four Points by Sheraton, Novotel Madinah and Waqar Rotana.
Are these distances exact?
They are approximate walking distances from the hotel to the nearest gate of the Haram, as given by the hotels. Actual walking time depends on the route, crowds and the gate you use.
How do I get hotel rates for my Umrah dates?
Send us your travel dates, number of people and preferred hotels on WhatsApp 0330-3786333 or email diyanattravels@gmail.com, and we will share the latest sharing, quad, triple and double room rates.
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