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Azka Al Safa Hotel

•Makkah
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Highlights

8min walk to Haram (530m)
9min walk to Ladies Section (650m)
Gates: Ajyad Gate (7min) / Women's King Abdul Aziz Gate (9min)

Highlights

Abraj Al Bait Mall (6min)
Al Shurfa Restaurant (7min), Abraj Al Bait Mall Food Court (6min), Onza Cafe - Abraj Al Bait (7min)
Gates: Ajyad Gate (7min) / Women's King Abdul Aziz Gate (9min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.1
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location4.1
Comfort2.8
Amenities2.7
Staff2.9
Cleanliness2.8

* Ratings generated through AI analysis of guest reviews, amenities, and comprehensive research across multiple booking platforms

Highlights

8min walk to Haram (530m)
9min walk to Ladies Section (650m)
Gates: Ajyad Gate (7min) / Women's King Abdul Aziz Gate (9min)

Highlights

Abraj Al Bait Mall (6min)
Al Shurfa Restaurant (7min), Abraj Al Bait Mall Food Court (6min), Onza Cafe - Abraj Al Bait (7min)
Gates: Ajyad Gate (7min) / Women's King Abdul Aziz Gate (9min)
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AI Overview

Azka Al Safa Hotel is in Ajyad, on the southern approach to Masjid Al-Haram, close to Abraj Al Bait.
Multiple travel and review sources consistently place it within roughly a 4 to 6 minute walk of the mosque, and the coordinate-based estimate also supports that it is genuinely walkable for most pilgrims.
For pilgrims, the main advantage is simple: location over luxury.
This is the kind of hotel that can work well if your priority is minimizing walking to the Haram without paying Clock Tower prices, but review evidence suggests you should not expect polished service or modern room standards.
The review pattern is fairly clear and should be taken seriously.
Guests repeatedly praise proximity and sometimes staff helpfulness, but complaints about lifts, room condition, maintenance, and inconsistent service appear often enough that comfort-sensitive travelers may be disappointed.
Overall, this hotel suits budget-conscious or group pilgrims who want to stay near the Haram and can tolerate a more basic stay.
It is less suitable for elderly guests who struggle with uphill walking on return, or for travelers who want reliably strong housekeeping, fast elevators, and higher room comfort.

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.1
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location4.1
Comfort2.8
Amenities2.7
Staff2.9
Cleanliness2.8

* Ratings generated through AI analysis of guest reviews, amenities, and comprehensive research across multiple booking platforms

Address:Azka Al Safa Hotel, King Abdul Aziz Rd 7019 4701? Mecca 24231 7019 Saudi Arabia, Makkah, 24231, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room

What guests say

7.2/10

Review sentiment is mixed to negative overall. The most consistent positive is the location very close to the Haram, with several sources describing it as about 4 to 6 minutes on foot. Positive mentions also include friendly staff in some stays and acceptable cleanliness for a budget stay. Repeated negatives are old or cramped rooms, slow lifts, uneven service, noise, and maintenance issues.

✓Very close to Masjid Al-Haram
✓Staff friendliness mentioned in multiple reviews
✓Some guests describe rooms as neat and clean
✓Good value for pilgrims prioritizing location
✕Slow lifts and long waits
✕Old rooms and maintenance issues
✕Service inconsistency
✕Noise and air-conditioning complaints
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.The return walk is slightly uphill, so elderly pilgrims may need extra time even though the hotel is close.
  • 2.Because lift delays are a repeated complaint, ask for a lower floor if you have mobility concerns or travel with children.
  • 3.For quick food and basic shopping, use the Abraj Al Bait side rather than searching farther out after prayers.
  • 4.Leave a few minutes earlier for women if aiming for a more suitable entrance and prayer space during busy salah times.
  • 5.If arriving by taxi near prayer changeover, expect road controls and short final walking sections.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~75 min from the airport

I could not verify a dedicated in-hotel musalla or confirmed Haram-view room category from reliable current sources. Standard pilgrim-oriented positioning is clear, but these two features should be confirmed directly with the hotel before booking.

Taxis and ride-hailing should be readily available on the Ajyad side because the hotel sits on a main approach road near the Haram, but congestion increases heavily around prayer times.

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