The Umrah pilgrimage is of paramount importance for Muslims because this journey helps to draw closer to Allah, to seek Allah’s mercy, and to strengthen one’s faith. In addition to above benefits umrah is also a source of inner peace, personal reflection and growth, unity and brotherhood. It’s very important that one try to get the utmost reward out of this journey.

If you are planning for Umrah, then booking accommodation is an essential part of the procedure. For ease, you can choose any Hajj or Umrah packages that provides accommodation service, and mostly it’s available. If you want a DIY package, then you need to make arrangements on your own. In this scenario, selection of hotels for stay can be a challenging task

to perform.

In the following, many important points are going to be discussed related to affordable hotels. The importance of affordable hotels and factors that can impact prices will be elaborated on. Some examples of good, affordable hotels are also given below for ease of selection.

Importance of affordable hotels:

Having an affordable hotel as accommodation for an Umrah pilgrim can be helpful in many ways. Due to less financial stress, overall peace and a stress-free experience can be achieved. Especially if you are travelling with a family, then accommodation can cost you a lot. As a family, to manage all expenses within budget can only be possible if choices of accommodation, transport and other needs are in range. By managing costs on accommodation, other essential expenses can be met with ease.

Factors influencing hotel prices:

Various factors have significance impact on prices of hotels as accommodation for Umrah pilgrims. Most common and influencing factors are discussed below, which need to be considered while selecting any hotel.

Booking any hotel at the mean time can cost pilgrims more than usual. Booking at least 2 months prior to the trip or Umrah can be a very practical strategy. Due to high demand in the meantime, hotels usually charge more. To avoid this scenario pre-booking is very essential.
If you want to cut down your budget expense, then try to plan a visit in the off-peak season. During peak seasons of Umrah i.e. Ramadan and winter season, due to high demand hotel charges increase. In the off-peak season, hotels also provide some discounts.
Location of hotel also matters a lot in terms of price. Hotels which are nearby Haram and other sacred places charge more. On the other side, in general, hotels that are distant have low prices.
Duration of stay has a direct impact on overall accommodation cost. To minimise expense, choose 2025 Umrah packages that offer a short duration of stay.
Ratings and amenities of a hotel have a direct relation with its charges. Selection of a hotel having average amenities and not-so-high ratings is a way to have an affordable hotel.

Examples of some affordable hotels:

Elaf Bakkah Hotel:

This hotel can be considered a very good option for a stay. This hotel is 2.4 km away from Masjid al-Haram. A number of good-quality services are available in this hotel, including room service, a parking area, a mini kitchen station, an indoor playing area for children, and many more.

Askant Al Hafayer Hotel:

In budget-friendly hotels, this hotel is worth spending money on. The distance of this hotel from Masjid al-Haram is 1 km. Rooms are spacious enough for a comfortable stay. Other standard amenities are also available.

Forsan Al Aseel Hotel:

Forsan Al Aseel Hotel is a budget hotel in Mecca located on Reea Bakhsh, Ajyad Al Masafi St, Mecca. The overall environment of this hotel is very clean and aesthetic. A wide range of dining options is available here. Amenities of this hotel are of a good standard. Staying in this hotel can be a pleasant experience.

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