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Gulnar Taiba

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Gulnar Taiba

•Madina
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Highlights

7min walk to Haram (522m)
11min walk to Ladies Section (820m)
Gates: Bab as-Salam (Gate 1) (7min) / Women's Uthman ibn Affan Gates (Gates 24-25) (11min)

Highlights

To'mah Restaurant (9min), Al Baik Restaurant (10min), Hardee's (9min), Arabesque Restaurant (11min)
Gates: Bab as-Salam (Gate 1) (7min) / Women's Uthman ibn Affan Gates (Gates 24-25) (11min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.2
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location4.1
Comfort2.1
Amenities1.9
Staff1.6
Cleanliness1.4

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

Highlights

7min walk to Haram (522m)
11min walk to Ladies Section (820m)
Gates: Bab as-Salam (Gate 1) (7min) / Women's Uthman ibn Affan Gates (Gates 24-25) (11min)

Highlights

To'mah Restaurant (9min), Al Baik Restaurant (10min), Hardee's (9min), Arabesque Restaurant (11min)
Gates: Bab as-Salam (Gate 1) (7min) / Women's Uthman ibn Affan Gates (Gates 24-25) (11min)
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AI Overview

Gulnar Taiba sits in the central Madinah pilgrim zone on Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari Street in Bani Khidrah, a short walk west to south-west of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
Based on the supplied coordinates and corroborating travel listings, the actual walking approach to the mosque is longer than the straight-line 407 meters but still comfortably walkable for most pilgrims.
For male pilgrims, the hotel is reasonably well placed for reaching Bab as-Salam, which is the historic and practical west-side entry many visitors prefer.
For women, the relevant access is farther because the commonly used female section is around Uthman ibn Affan Gates 24-25, so the walk is still manageable but noticeably longer than for men.
The biggest strength of this hotel is location, not quality consistency.
Public review evidence across Tripadvisor and aggregator mirrors shows repeated criticism of cleanliness, maintenance, staff responsiveness, odor, and noise, while praise is mostly limited to proximity to the mosque and occasional Haram views.
This makes Gulnar Taiba more suitable for budget-conscious pilgrims who prioritize being near the mosque over hotel standards.
Families with high expectations for comfort, housekeeping, or service should be cautious, and elderly travelers may want to factor in both hotel lift delays and prayer-time crowding despite the short outdoor distance.

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.2
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location4.1
Comfort2.1
Amenities1.9
Staff1.6
Cleanliness1.4

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

Address:Gulnar Taiba, Abu Ayyub Al -Ansari Bani Khidrah Medina 42311 42311 Medina Saudi Arabia, Madina, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room
suite - executive
family suite
standard room

What guests say

8.2/10

Review sentiment is sharply divided between location and stay quality. Multiple listing/review sources confirm the hotel is close to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, and some guests mention Haram views, but recent public reviews repeatedly complain about very poor cleanliness, outdated rooms and bathrooms, bad odors, weak housekeeping, rude or unresponsive staff, noise, and slow lifts.

✓Close to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
✓Some rooms have a view toward the mosque
✓24-hour front desk
✓WiFi and elevator are listed facilities
✕Dirty rooms and bathrooms
✕Bad smells / poor washroom maintenance
✕Rude or unhelpful staff
✕Outdated furniture and fittings
✕Slow elevators
✕Noise at night
✕Weak or inconsistent housekeeping
✕Limited on-site services such as restaurant/food options
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.For men, the most practical walking approach is usually toward Bab as-Salam on the western side of the mosque; leave a few extra minutes at prayer times because the plaza gets congested.
  • 2.For women heading to the main female prayer/Rawdah access side, the walk is materially longer than the straight-line distance suggests; aim for Uthman ibn Affan Gates 24-25 and budget extra time in busy periods.
  • 3.If traveling with elderly family or wheelchairs, the route is still short, but slow lifts and crowding at the hotel may add more delay than the outdoor walk.
  • 4.Because reviews repeatedly mention cleanliness issues, inspect the room and bathroom immediately on check-in and request a change early if needed.
  • 5.Night noise appears in multiple reviews, so light sleepers should request a quieter room away from lifts or busy corridors if possible.

Worship & getting around

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

Haram-view rooms are mentioned in guest reviews. I could not verify an in-hotel musalla/prayer room from reliable current sources, so that field is left null.

Taxis to the central Haram area are readily available from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport and around the hotel area; typical airport transfer time is about 20 to 30 minutes in normal traffic.

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