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Al Madina Kareem Hotel

Madina

Al Madina Kareem Hotel

Madina
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Highlights

16min walk to Haram (1200m)
18min walk to Ladies Section (1350m)
Gates: Bab as-Salam (Gate 1) (16min) / Women's Women's prayer area access near Gates 12 to 14 (18min)

Highlights

Al-Noor Mall (38min)
Park Restaurant (14min), Astronomy Marine (14min)
On-site restaurant and room service
Gates: Bab as-Salam (Gate 1) (16min) / Women's Women's prayer area access near Gates 12 to 14 (18min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.1
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort3.0
Amenities2.5
Staff3.5
Cleanliness3.0

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

Highlights

16min walk to Haram (1200m)
18min walk to Ladies Section (1350m)
Gates: Bab as-Salam (Gate 1) (16min) / Women's Women's prayer area access near Gates 12 to 14 (18min)

Highlights

Al-Noor Mall (38min)
Park Restaurant (14min), Astronomy Marine (14min)
On-site restaurant and room service
Gates: Bab as-Salam (Gate 1) (16min) / Women's Women's prayer area access near Gates 12 to 14 (18min)

AI Overview

Al Madina Kareem Hotel sits on Al Setten Street in Madinah and is not one of the ultra-close hotels directly on the mosque plaza.
Still, its location appears realistically walkable for many pilgrims, with a conservative estimated walking route of about 1200 meters to the men's side of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi and slightly longer to the women's prayer access area.
([kayak.com](https://www.kayak.com/Medina-Hotels-Al-Madina-Kareem-Hotel.694447.ksp)).
For pilgrim suitability, this hotel works best for travelers who want to control cost while remaining within walking reach of the Prophet's Mosque.
The tradeoff is that it is less convenient than the premium central-area towers, so families with very elderly members or those making many daily returns may still rely on taxis at busy times.
([sa.wego.com](https://sa.wego.com/en/hotels/saudi-arabia/medina/al-madina-kareem-hotel-792648)).
The review picture is serviceable rather than luxurious.
KAYAK shows a 7.2 out of 10 score from 457 verified ratings, while another aggregator displays a much higher 9.3 from a smaller pool, so the safest conclusion is that guest satisfaction is mixed and platform-dependent rather than uniformly strong.
([kayak.com](https://www.kayak.com/Medina-Hotels-Al-Madina-Kareem-Hotel.694447.ksp)).
Facility information found online is basic: Wi-Fi, elevator, restaurant, room service, laundry-related services and a 24-hour front desk are repeatedly listed.
However, I could not verify pilgrim-specific extras like a dedicated musalla, confirmed Haram-view rooms, or a free shuttle, so those are left unconfirmed rather than assumed.
([kayak.com](https://www.kayak.com/Medina-Hotels-Al-Madina-Kareem-Hotel.694447.ksp)).

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.1
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort3.0
Amenities2.5
Staff3.5
Cleanliness3.0

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

Address:Al Madina Kareem Hotel, Al Setten Street, 20012, Madina, 41431, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

single room
twin/double room
triple room - budget
double room - budget
single room - budget

What guests say

7.2/10

Review data found online is mixed rather than premium. Aggregated listings show the hotel as a basic budget stay used mainly for proximity to the Prophet's Mosque, with repeated comments about acceptable value, helpful front-desk service, and simple rooms, but also recurring complaints about aging interiors, inconsistent cleanliness, and limited amenities.

Reasonable value for a budget stay near the mosque
Helpful or responsive front-desk staff
Walkable to the Prophet's Mosque
Restaurant and room service available
24-hour front desk and Wi-Fi
Rooms and furnishings feel dated
Cleanliness appears inconsistent
Limited amenities for longer stays
Not as close to the mosque as front-row central-area hotels
Review scores vary significantly across booking platforms
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.For men, a practical target is Bab as-Salam on the south-west side; leave extra time before prayer because the final approach becomes slow in crowds.
  • 2.For women, use staff guidance and current mosque signage, as women's access points can be managed dynamically; online sources consistently mention the women's area around Gates 12 to 14.
  • 3.Because the hotel is walkable but not right on the plaza edge, elderly pilgrims may prefer taxi drop-off for Isha, Fajr, or peak Friday periods.
  • 4.If returning after crowded prayers, note your street approach on Al Setten Street before leaving, since nearby roads can feel similar at night.
  • 5.Plan mall shopping separately rather than after every prayer; Al-Noor Mall is nearby by taxi but not a quick mosque-side stop.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~26 min from the airport

No reliable source found confirming an in-hotel musalla or Haram-view rooms. Available listings confirm standard hotel facilities such as restaurant, Wi-Fi, elevator and 24-hour front desk, but do not verify dedicated pilgrim prayer facilities.

Taxis should be easy to arrange through the front desk or by street-hail/app given the central Madinah setting, but no verified source confirms a hotel-operated airport transfer or free Haram shuttle.

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