License and Classification Requirements

No.	Mandatory Requirements	Type	First Class	Economy Class	Inspection and Verification Requirements	Exemptions / Special Cases
1	Common room space requirements	Structural	The minimum area of the common room shall be 15 square meters excluding the bathroom area.	The minimum area of the common room shall be 12 square meters excluding the bathroom area.	License inspection
2	Bed space requirements in the common room	Structural	Allocate no less than 4 square meters per bed in shared bedrooms, excluding the bathroom area, with a maximum of 7 beds per room.	Allocate no less than 4 square meters per bed in shared bedrooms, excluding the bathroom area, with a maximum of 4 beds per room.	License inspection
3	Doors and locks in rooms	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	Equip each room with a secure electronic lock system that ensures guests' privacy and safety.	Equip each room with a lock system that ensures guests' privacy and safety.	License inspection
4	Doors in rooms	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	Equip each bedroom door with an identification plate including the room number and number of beds, and the door shall have a peephole allowing a view of the area outside the door.	Equip each bedroom door with an identification plate including the room number and number of beds.	Operation inspection
5	Bed sizes	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	Provide beds with a minimum size of 0.90m × 1.90m for single beds, and no less than 1.80m × 2.00m for double beds.	Provide beds with a minimum size of 0.80m × 1.90m for single beds, and no less than 1.60m × 1.90m for double beds.	Operation inspection
6	Bed identification marks	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	Place a clear and legible identification code (numbers or letters) on all beds to distinguish each bed, with the code being unique and not repeated within the lodging.	Not applicable	Operation inspection
7	Mattresses	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	Equip beds with clean mattresses having internal springs (Bonnell or pocket), at least 13 cm thick, free from signs of damage or sagging, fully covered with a clean, tightly secured waterproof cover to protect against liquid spills and stains, without affecting guest comfort.	Equip beds with clean mattresses at least 13 cm thick, free from signs of damage or sagging, fully covered with a clean, tightly secured waterproof cover to protect against liquid spills and stains, without affecting guest comfort.	Operation inspection
8	Bed sheets	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	Provide a clean white bed sheet for each guest, made of durable, well-ventilated fabric (cotton or a cotton-polyester blend), free from any stains, tears, or visible defects.		Operation inspection
9	Quilt and pillow	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	Equip each bed with a clean quilt and pillow made from synthetic fiber or cotton blend providing warmth and comfort, with fabric that is soft, well-ventilated, and machine washable; the quilt shall be covered with a separate cover as part of the bedding sets, with cleaning records maintained and available during inspection.		Operation inspection
10	Quilt and pillow	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	Fully cover pillows with a clean, tightly secured waterproof cover to protect against liquid spills and stains, without affecting guest comfort.		Operation inspection
11	Curtains	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	Equip all guest room windows with curtains or coverings that allow complete blackout and block external light.	Equip all guest room windows with curtains or coverings that allow dimming and reduce sunlight entry.	License inspection
12	Prayer rug	Services	Provide a prayer rug for each guest, placed on the bed before receiving any guest.	Provide prayer rugs to guests upon request.	Operation inspection
13	Holy Quran	Services	Provide a copy of the Holy Quran in each room upon request.		Operation inspection
14	Qibla direction	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	Place a Qibla direction mark on the ceiling (not on walls or doors).		Operation inspection
15	Personal storage space	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	Provide one two-door wardrobe in the room, containing hanging space for clothes, at least one drawer or shelf, in addition to allocating space for installing at least two hooks per bed, and provide storage space under each bed (pull-out drawer, box, or designated empty space) for storing luggage and personal belongings.		Operation inspection
16	Side tables	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	Provide one shared side table for every two beds, with a surface area of no less than 30 × 30 cm, containing at least one drawer, placed between the two beds to store guests' nearby personal items.	Not applicable	Operation inspection
17	Electrical outlets	Structural	Equip each room with at least one electrical outlet for every two beds, installed according to Saudi specifications and standards.	Equip each room with electrical outlets installed according to Saudi specifications and standards.	License inspection
18	International electrical adapters	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	Provide two international electrical adapters per room to enable guests to use their electrical devices compatible with the plug types approved in the lodging.	Not applicable	Operation inspection
19	Lighting	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	Equip all guest rooms with general lighting at a level not less than 200 lux.		License inspection
20	Air conditioning in rooms	Structural	Equip all guest rooms with effective air conditioning systems.		License inspection
21	Room temperature	Services	Maintain an internal temperature ranging between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius in all guest rooms.		Unannounced inspection	This standard is applied after guests are received.
22	Evacuation plan	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	Provide an evacuation plan and emergency numbers on the inside of each room door in both Arabic and English. The plan shall be designed harmoniously within a frame and well laminated to protect against damage.	Provide an evacuation plan and emergency numbers on the inside of each room door in both Arabic and English. Use of paper or plastic stickers is not allowed.	Operation inspection
23	Ventilation system	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	Equip all units with a ventilation system that ensures moisture and odor discharge and prevents accumulation, either through mechanical ventilation with effective exhaust fans venting outside, or through sufficient natural ventilation windows, with outlets and fans kept clean, free of dust accumulation, and operating efficiently.		Operation inspection

Release Date:	1448-02-29
Release Tool:	Ministerial decision
Issuance Instrument Number:	594/1448
Validity:	Valid
Umm Al-Qura Newspaper:	Issue Number: 5178\|Issue date: 2026-08-21\|View edition

Licensing and Classification Standards for Hostels (During the Hajj Season)