Title: AlHayat Line Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=178043&destination=Makkah%2C+Makkah+Province%2C+Saudi+Arabia&selected=126002421&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # AlHayat Line Hotel ## Photo gallery for AlHayat Line Hotel ![Lobby - AlHayat Line Hotel (Makkah)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126010000/126002500/126002421/be4d259d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![32-inch TV with satellite channels - AlHayat Line Hotel (Makkah)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126010000/126002500/126002421/74f00312.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bathroom - AlHayat Line Hotel (Makkah)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126010000/126002500/126002421/ef3a9f66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Twin Room - AlHayat Line Hotel (Makkah)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126010000/126002500/126002421/d6de47d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - AlHayat Line Hotel (Makkah)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126010000/126002500/126002421/a0d2ce5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located close to Kaaba, AlHayat Line Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=126002421&PinnedHotelID=126002421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=126002421&PinnedHotelID=126002421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=126002421&PinnedHotelID=126002421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=126002421&PinnedHotelID=126002421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=126002421&PinnedHotelID=126002421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=126002421&PinnedHotelID=126002421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=126002421&PinnedHotelID=126002421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=126002421&PinnedHotelID=126002421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Twin Room ![Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126010000/126002500/126002421/d6de47d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room - 178 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Triple Room ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126010000/126002500/126002421/57e1487a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room - 194 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 3 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Quadruple Room ![Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126010000/126002500/126002421/39c012e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room - 215 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Beds ## You may also like Ad ![Grand Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Kaaba)](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/5000000/4040000/4039900/4039860/5f15398a_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel Makkah City Center - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews CA $242 CA $286 total includes taxes & fees Apr 18 - Apr 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Mecca-Hotels-Fairmont-Makkah-Clock-Royal-Tower.h4039860.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-18&chkout=2026-4-19&rm1=a2®ionId=178043&destination=Makkah&destType=MARKET&latLong=21.415968,39.814848&searchId=8445765e-6989-475a-ac88-c77049687a54&top_cur=CAD) Ad ![Superior Suite Kaaba View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89780000/89778500/89778443/f97689ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Address Jabal Omar Makkah Makkah City Center - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMakkah-Hotels-AlHayat-Line-Hotel.h126002421.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMakkah-Hotels-AlHayat-Line-Hotel.h126002421.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Al Mursalat, a neighborhood in Makkah, is home to AlHayat Line Hotel. Notable landmarks in the area include Kaaba and Great Mosque of Makkah. Woosh Entertainment Center Mecca and Al-Hukair Time are also worth visiting. [Visit our Makkah travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Makkah.dx178043) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C21.41018%2C39.86771&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sQYdSCImYtcrUCozUVlj94o7lQI=) 7671 Al Masjid Al Haram Road, Makkah, Makkah, 24243 ### What's nearby - ![evening in holly city of makkah](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6118146/a0d85031-4fbe-4ef3-99ff-c49e0b1f6c43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Great Mosque of Makkah 5 min drive \- 5.0 km - ![Muslim Pilgrims at The Kaaba in The Haram Mosque of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, during Hajj.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6118144/ff718707-bc56-4dbd-9adf-75b5ee7186bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kaaba 5 min drive \- 5.4 km - Faqih Mosque 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Al Jamarat 18 min walk \- 1.6 km - Sheikh Abdul Aziz Ibn Baz Mosque 2 min drive \- 2.2 km ### Getting around - Makkah Station 23 min drive - King Abdulaziz Intl. Airport (JED) 77 min drive ### Restaurants - AlBaik | البيك 16 min walk - Starbucks 1 min walk - Barn's 12 min walk - بن عفيف للفول 14 min walk - حلويات نعمة 12 min walk ## About this property ### AlHayat Line Hotel Hotel near Kaaba Located close to Great Mosque of Makkah, AlHayat Line Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - An elevator and a 24-hour front desk Room features All 50 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Property Registration Number 10009917 ### We should mention Couples wishing to share a room must provide proof of marriage No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ## Frequently asked questions ### Is AlHayat Line Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at AlHayat Line Hotel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at AlHayat Line Hotel? ### What time is check-out at AlHayat Line Hotel? ### Where is AlHayat Line Hotel located? ## Have a question? 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