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Rua Al Hijrah Hotel

Madina

Rua Al Hijrah Hotel

Madina
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Highlights

4min walk to Haram (320m)
7min walk to Ladies Section (560m)
Gates: Gate 5 (Quba Gate) (4min) / Women's Women's prayer entrance near Gate 25 (7min)

Highlights

Old Bazaar (10min), Mazaya Mall (28min)
Al Baik Restaurant (4min), Arwa Taiba Restaurant (6min), Al Rawdha Restaurant (6min)
Gates: Gate 5 (Quba Gate) (4min) / Women's Women's prayer entrance near Gate 25 (7min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

4.1
Very Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.5
Comfort4.0
Amenities4.0
Staff4.0
Cleanliness4.0

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

Highlights

4min walk to Haram (320m)
7min walk to Ladies Section (560m)
Gates: Gate 5 (Quba Gate) (4min) / Women's Women's prayer entrance near Gate 25 (7min)

Highlights

Old Bazaar (10min), Mazaya Mall (28min)
Al Baik Restaurant (4min), Arwa Taiba Restaurant (6min), Al Rawdha Restaurant (6min)
Gates: Gate 5 (Quba Gate) (4min) / Women's Women's prayer entrance near Gate 25 (7min)

AI Overview

Rua Al Hijrah Hotel is a central Madinah pilgrim hotel on Abu Ayyub Al Ansari Road, on the south-central side of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
Multiple listings place it only a few minutes from the mosque, and its coordinates also support that this is a genuinely short walking stay rather than a shuttle-dependent one.
For male pilgrims, the hotel appears especially convenient because the Quba-side approach is nearby and repeatedly associated with a short walk.
For female pilgrims, the hotel is still close in absolute terms, but the practical walk is longer because women usually need to continue around to the designated women’s prayer entry area.
Review sentiment is broadly favorable rather than luxury-level glowing.
The strongest theme is convenience for prayers, followed by breakfast and staff helpfulness, while the main tradeoffs are occasional crowding, smaller rooms, and mixed consistency in upkeep or service during peak periods.
Overall, this is a good fit for pilgrims who prioritize fast mosque access over resort-style facilities.
Its value is strongest for repeat prayer attendance, short returns to the room between salah, and travelers who want to stay near the Baqi and mosque zone without relying on transport.

Travel Umrah's Rating

4.1
Very Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.5
Comfort4.0
Amenities4.0
Staff4.0
Cleanliness4.0

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

Address:Rua Al Hijrah Hotel, Abu Ayyub Al Ansari Bani Khidrah Central South Reg, Madina, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

single room
twin/double room
twin/double room - superior
studio
honeymoon suite
suite - executive
suite - de luxe
quadruple room
triple room - superior
single room - city view
twin/double room - city view
twin/double room - de luxe - city view
studio - single use
double room - de luxe - city view
single room - de luxe - city view
standard room
suite - executive - city view
suite - de luxe - city view
twin room - city view
studio - city view
double room king bed - de luxe
quadruple room - city view
de luxe - city view
double room king bed - de luxe - city view
twin room - classic
triple room - superior - city view
twin/double room - classic - city view
twin room - classic - city view
run of house
twin/double room
twin room - accessible
single room - accessible
twin/double room - accessible
suite - executive - haram view
triple room - superior - partial haram view
suite - honeymoon
twin room - de luxe - haram view
twin/double room - accesible
twin room - de luxe - partial haram view
twin/double room - accessible - city view
honeymoon suite - city view
triple room - superior - haram view
double room king bed - de luxe - haram view
single room - accessible - partial haram view
twin/double room - accessible - partial haram view
single room - city - accessible
twin/double room - city - accessible
studio - city or patio view
suite - honeymoon - city view
triple room - superior - city or patio view

What guests say

8.6/10

Review data found across major OTAs is generally positive, with the hotel usually described as very close to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi and convenient for short prayer walks. Repeated praise centers on location, breakfast, and helpful staff; repeated complaints are about some rooms feeling dated or tight and occasional service inconsistency at busy times.

Very close to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
Helpful and attentive staff
Good breakfast variety
Clean rooms overall
Convenient for families and short stays
Some rooms are small
Furnishings or bathrooms may feel dated in some rooms
Service can slow during peak pilgrimage periods
Parking may be limited or chargeable depending on booking channel
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.For men, this location is on the south-central side of the mosque, so Gate 5 is the most practical target for routine prayer walks.
  • 2.Women should allow extra time versus the men's side because the nearest women-only prayer entrance is farther around the mosque edge.
  • 3.Because the hotel is already within a short walk of the mosque, do not expect a Haram shuttle to be important here; walking is more practical for most prayers.
  • 4.At busy salah times, leave a few minutes earlier than the nominal walk time because courtyard crossings and security lines can slow entry.
  • 5.If traveling with elderly pilgrims or wheelchairs, use the flatter mosque plaza route rather than cutting through crowded shopfront areas.
  • 6.If booking a room for spiritual ambience rather than only distance, ask specifically whether a partial Haram-view room is available.

Worship & getting around

🕋 Haram view rooms available🚗 ~28 min from the airport

Tripadvisor listing states some rooms have partial Haram views. I could not verify a dedicated in-hotel musalla from reliable current sources.

Taxis and ride-hailing should be easy to get because the hotel is in the central Madinah area near the mosque.

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