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Explore Shaqlawa

A mountain town for every season

Shaqlawa sits beneath the long ridge of Safeen Mountain, under an hour's drive from Erbil.

The reception square, looking out over Shaqlawa to Safeen Mountain

Safeen Mountain

The ridge of Safeen Mountain rises above the town — and it's the view from every cabin in the Swedish Village.

Your season in Shaqlawa

A different kind of escape, all year.

Cool air. Long evenings.

Leave the city heat behind for mountain air and barbecue evenings among the gardens.

Evening light along the real village gardens and cabin terraces

Shaqlawa bazaar

The hotel is near Shaqlawa bazaar — easy to reach for a walk into town.

Under an hour from Erbil

A short, scenic drive from Erbil brings you into the cooler air of the mountains.

Directions & contact

What guests say

  • Google review
    Great place to escape Erbil summer heat. Large double beds, clean rooms, good food and beautiful area. Close to Safeen Mountain & Shaqlawa town.

    Translated

    مكان رائع للهروب من حرّ صيف أربيل. أسرّة مزدوجة واسعة، غرف نظيفة، طعام جيد ومنطقة جميلة. قريب من جبل سفين ومدينة شقلاوة.

    James B.2018

Rated 4.0 from 228 Google reviews — Read all reviews

A terrace with a lit barbecue and a set table, looking over Shaqlawa to Safeen Mountain

Your stay under Safeen Mountain starts with a message.

From $70 per night — breakfast included