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Al Shakreen Golden Tulip (Ex. Nozol Al Shakreen Hotel)

Madina

Al Shakreen Golden Tulip (Ex. Nozol Al Shakreen Hotel)

Madina
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Highlights

7min walk to Haram (550m)
13min walk to Ladies Section (1000m)
Gates: Southern Courtyard Gate 307 (7min) / Women's Women's old mosque entrance via Gate 32 (13min)

Highlights

Taiba Commercial Center (9min)
Al Baik Restaurant (6min), Arabesque Restaurant (8min), To'mah Restaurant (9min)
Gates: Southern Courtyard Gate 307 (7min) / Women's Women's old mosque entrance via Gate 32 (13min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.6
Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.5
Comfort3.5
Amenities3.0
Staff3.5
Cleanliness3.5

* Ratings generated through AI analysis of guest reviews, amenities, and comprehensive research across multiple booking platforms

Highlights

7min walk to Haram (550m)
13min walk to Ladies Section (1000m)
Gates: Southern Courtyard Gate 307 (7min) / Women's Women's old mosque entrance via Gate 32 (13min)

Highlights

Taiba Commercial Center (9min)
Al Baik Restaurant (6min), Arabesque Restaurant (8min), To'mah Restaurant (9min)
Gates: Southern Courtyard Gate 307 (7min) / Women's Women's old mosque entrance via Gate 32 (13min)

AI Overview

Al Shakreen Golden Tulip sits on Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari Road opposite the southern side of the mosque complex, near the International Museum of the Prophet's Biography and the mosque expansion exhibition.
Multiple current hotel sources describe it as a short walk to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, and Google Hotels specifically summarizes it as a 4-minute walk, while map-based mosque courtyard evidence supports that it is one of the closer budget properties on the south side.
For male pilgrims, this location is especially practical because the hotel faces the southern courtyard side, where Gate 307 is the nearest clearly mapped numbered access point.
A realistic walking route is longer than the 391 m straight-line distance, so a conservative estimate of about 550 m and 7 minutes is reasonable in normal conditions.
For female pilgrims, the situation is less direct.
The mosque gate map shows women-designated sections and an 'Entrance to the old mosque for women' around Gate 32 on the east side, meaning women should allow noticeably longer than men; a conservative estimate is about 1000 m and 13 minutes depending on crowds and security routing.
Guest sentiment suggests this is best viewed as a location-first pilgrimage hotel rather than a comfort-first hotel.
Booking.com shows a 6.7 out of 10 overall score with a very strong 9.0 for location, while Google Hotels shows 3.6 out of 5 from thousands of reviews and TripAdvisor is materially weaker, indicating that expectations should be set around convenience more than luxury.

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.6
Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.5
Comfort3.5
Amenities3.0
Staff3.5
Cleanliness3.5

* Ratings generated through AI analysis of guest reviews, amenities, and comprehensive research across multiple booking platforms

Address:Al Shakreen Golden Tulip (Ex. Nozol Al Shakreen Hotel), Abu Ayyub Al Ansari, Madina, 20012, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

single room
twin/double room
twin/double room - de luxe
suite
junior suite
double room
suite - executive
triple room
quadruple room
double room - de luxe
suite 2 bedrooms
junior suite - single use
twin room - de luxe
triple room - de luxe
family suite
single room - city view
twin/double room - city view
double room - city view
suite - signature
twin/double room - classic
triple room - classic
double room - classic
suite - family
twin/double room - views
triple room - views
twin/double room
triple room - basic
suite - king bed - city view
suite - signature - city view

What guests say

6.7/10

Review sentiment is mixed but consistent across major platforms: the hotel is valued mainly for being very close to the Prophet's Mosque and for acceptable basic rooms at a lower price point, but many guests complain about dated interiors, inconsistent breakfast quality, and uneven front-desk service.

Very close to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
Strong location value for pilgrims
Housekeeping and basic room cleanliness are often rated acceptable to good
Some rooms have mosque views
Breakfast quality is often criticized
Rooms and bathrooms are described as small or dated
Reception/service consistency is a recurring complaint
Maintenance and overall property condition need improvement
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.For men, the most direct approach is toward the southern courtyard; Gate 307 appears to be the nearest numbered courtyard gate from this hotel side.
  • 2.For women, expect a longer walk than men because the nearest women-designated access is on the east/north side; allow extra time before prayer, especially in peak periods.
  • 3.Because the hotel is close enough for a return between prayers, many pilgrims may prefer using the room restroom instead of mosque facilities during less crowded times.
  • 4.If traveling with elderly family, the hotel is realistically walkable, but courtyard congestion after fard prayers can add several minutes beyond the normal walking estimate.
  • 5.The property is beside the museum/exhibition side of the mosque complex, so use Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari Road landmarks when arranging taxi pickup.
  • 6.Rooms are functional rather than premium; pilgrims staying longer may want to confirm room size and breakfast expectations before booking.

Worship & getting around

🕋 Haram view rooms available🚗 ~25 min from the airport

Multiple listing sources mention that some rooms feature mosque views. I could not verify an in-hotel musalla from authoritative current sources, so that remains unconfirmed.

Taxis and app-based cars should be easy to find because the hotel sits in the central area near the mosque and main roads.

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