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Would you like to base yourself where the action is? The Muta Hotel and Al Noor Hotel, can be found a short distance from the downtown area.

The Bakkah ARAC Hotel can be found 3 kilometres from the heart of Mecca. Alternatively, the Raffles Makkah Palace is located 3 kilometres away. Two other hotels are the Hilton Suites Makkah and the Al Marwa Rayhaan by Rotana.

After you've seen Mecca, you should leave time to explore the wider region of the Western Province area. Western Province offers beaches and coastal plains. Commonly visited Western Province tourist destinations are the ruins and old towns. Visitors and locals alike in this fabulous part of Saudi Arabia can enjoy hiking, picnicking and beach combing.

Consider spending some time checking out the Red Sea Mall and Floating Mosque, which you'll find in Jeddah, 75 kilometres to the west of Mecca. The Habitat Hotel and Royal Casablanca hotel are a few of the accommodation alternatives in Jeddah. Or, you could stay in Al Hada, 45 kilometres to the east of Mecca, where you can choose from the Le Méridien Al Hada and La Fontaine Al Hada Resort. The Taif Cable Car and Al Kar Tourist Village are just some of the more popular places to check out for those visiting Al Hada.

If you are a sports fan, be sure to catch a match at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium before your time in Western Province is through. You can even stay nearby at the Al Shahbaa Hotel Jeddah.

King Abdulaziz International Airport is the most practical airport for flying into and leaving Mecca and is 80 kilometres from the centre of town. If you would like to stay nearby, try the Elaf Jeddah Hotel- Red Sea Mall or the Holiday Inn Jeddah Gateway.