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Askant Al Hafayer

•Makkah
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Highlights

11min walk to Haram (1000m)
13min walk to Ladies Section (1200m)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (11min) / Women's King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (13min)

Highlights

Souk Al Khalil (10min), Abraj Al Bait Towers (13min)
Thaj Baik (6min), ALBAIK | البيك (12min), مطعم المصطفى (10min), لحظة كيف (14min)
On-site restaurant and elevator
Gates: King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (11min) / Women's King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (13min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.6
Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.0
Comfort3.4
Amenities3.2
Staff3.8
Cleanliness3.4

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

Highlights

11min walk to Haram (1000m)
13min walk to Ladies Section (1200m)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (11min) / Women's King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (13min)

Highlights

Souk Al Khalil (10min), Abraj Al Bait Towers (13min)
Thaj Baik (6min), ALBAIK | البيك (12min), مطعم المصطفى (10min), لحظة كيف (14min)
On-site restaurant and elevator
Gates: King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (11min) / Women's King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (13min)
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AI Overview

Askant Al Hafayer is on Umm Al-Qura Street in the Al-Hafayer side of central Makkah, west of Masjid Al-Haram.
Multiple booking platforms place it roughly 8 to 11 minutes from the mosque precinct on foot, which fits the supplied straight-line distance once normal street routing is considered.
For pilgrims, the main appeal is value.
It is noticeably cheaper than many front-row Haram hotels while still being close enough for repeated daily walks, making it suitable for budget-conscious Umrah travelers.
The trade-off is comfort.
Review patterns suggest the hotel works better as a simple base for sleeping and praying than as a polished full-service stay, with the main complaints being bathroom size, maintenance, and uneven cleanliness.
Overall, it is best suited to pilgrims who prioritize price and acceptable proximity over luxury.
Healthy adults should manage the walk, but elderly guests or those with mobility limits may prefer occasional taxi use, especially after busy prayer times.

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.6
Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.0
Comfort3.4
Amenities3.2
Staff3.8
Cleanliness3.4

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

Address:Askant Al Hafayer, Umm Al-Qura Street, Al-Hafair 3228, 24231 MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia, Makkah, 24231, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room
double room
triple room - classic
quadruple room - classic

What guests say

6.6/10

Mixed but acceptable for budget Umrah stays. Repeated positives are walkable Haram access, helpful staff, fair value, and quick check-in. Repeated negatives are small bathrooms, inconsistent cleanliness, basic rooms needing maintenance, uncomfortable beds or pillows, and no parking.

✓Walking distance to Masjid Al-Haram
✓Helpful and welcoming staff
✓Good value for money
✓Fast check-in
✕Small bathrooms
✕Inconsistent cleanliness
✕Basic rooms needing maintenance
✕Beds and pillows can be uncomfortable
✕No parking
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.The hotel is realistically walkable for most adults, but some reviewers mention an uphill stretch near the return walk from Haram.
  • 2.If walking, reviewers specifically recommend using the Anjum Hotel side to avoid steeper sections.
  • 3.Because there is no parking, arrange drop-off and pick-up in advance if arriving with luggage or elderly family members.
  • 4.King Fahd Gate is the most practical target from this side for a straightforward mosque approach.
  • 5.Allow extra time after major prayers because the perimeter roads and gate area become crowded.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~69 min from the airport

No reliable source confirmed a dedicated musalla or Haram-view rooms. Verified listings mention restaurant, elevator, luggage storage, and Wi-Fi, but not prayer-specific facilities.

Good on Umm Al-Qura corridor

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