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Hotel Durrat Al Andalus

•Madina
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Hotel Durrat Al Andalus

•Madina
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Highlights

5min walk to Haram (350m)
8min walk to Ladies Section (600m)
Gates: King Fahd Gate No. 21 (5min) / Women's Gate No. 25 (8min)

Highlights

Taiba Commercial Center (3min), Namiah Center (1min), Bin Dawood (5min), Souq Al Saha (1min)
Starbucks (8min), Al Baik Restaurant (8min), Arabesque Restaurant (18min), Abu Khalid Restaurant (22min)
Gates: King Fahd Gate No. 21 (5min) / Women's Gate No. 25 (8min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.7
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location4.5
Comfort2.5
Amenities2.5
Staff2.0
Cleanliness2.0

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

Highlights

5min walk to Haram (350m)
8min walk to Ladies Section (600m)
Gates: King Fahd Gate No. 21 (5min) / Women's Gate No. 25 (8min)

Highlights

Taiba Commercial Center (3min), Namiah Center (1min), Bin Dawood (5min), Souq Al Saha (1min)
Starbucks (8min), Al Baik Restaurant (8min), Arabesque Restaurant (18min), Abu Khalid Restaurant (22min)
Gates: King Fahd Gate No. 21 (5min) / Women's Gate No. 25 (8min)
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AI Overview

Hotel Durrat Al Andalus sits in Madinah's central zone just north-west of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, and multiple sources place it very near Gate 25 and close to King Fahd Gate No.
21.
For a pilgrim whose top priority is minimizing the walk to the mosque, that is the hotel's clearest strength.
In practical terms, this is a genuinely walkable hotel for most pilgrims.
Based on location references tied to the property, a realistic men's walk is about 350 meters in around 5 minutes, while a conservative estimate to the ladies' side is around 600 meters in about 8 minutes depending on crowd control and exact prayer-area access.
Review sentiment is mixed to poor overall.
Travelers repeatedly praise the location but commonly criticize cleanliness, bathrooms, elevators, Wi-Fi, and front-desk service, so the hotel looks more functional than comfortable.
This makes the property most suitable for budget-conscious or group pilgrims who care more about being close to the Prophet's Mosque than about modern rooms or polished service.
Families with elderly members may still benefit from the short distance, but should manage expectations and inspect the room promptly on arrival.

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.7
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location4.5
Comfort2.5
Amenities2.5
Staff2.0
Cleanliness2.0

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

Address:Hotel Durrat Al Andalus, Gate No 25 Holy Moseque Medina Saudi Arabia, Madina, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room

What guests say

5.6/10

Reviews consistently describe the hotel as strong on proximity to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi but weak on upkeep and service. Repeated complaints mention poor cleanliness, bathroom odors or leaks, slow or crowded lifts, patchy Wi-Fi, and rude or inefficient front-desk handling, while positive comments mainly focus on being near Gate 25 and Gate 21 and having reasonably large rooms.

✓Very close to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
✓Near Gate 25 and close to Gate 21
✓Some guests found rooms relatively large
✓Useful for pilgrims prioritizing mosque access over hotel quality
✕Cleanliness complaints
✕Bathroom smell or leaks
✕Crowded or slow elevators
✕Weak Wi-Fi, often only reliable in lobby
✕Poor or rude front-desk service
✕Bathrooms and furnishings described as worn or small
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.If you are able, request a room on a low floor because multiple reviews mention crowded lifts after prayers.
  • 2.For men, King Fahd Gate No. 21 appears to be the quickest mosque approach from this side of the hotel.
  • 3.For women, confirm the currently designated ladies' prayer access on arrival because entry patterns around the mosque can be managed dynamically.
  • 4.Plan extra few minutes after each fard prayer because the pavements and elevators can bottleneck when crowds return together.
  • 5.If travelling with elderly family, budget time for slower walking even though the route is short.
  • 6.Check the room and bathroom immediately at check-in and ask for a change early if there are odor or cleanliness issues.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~25 min from the airport

No reliable source found confirming an in-hotel musalla or verified Haram-view room category. Practical prayer advantage is the short walk to the mosque rather than documented in-hotel worship facilities.

Taxis should be easy to get because the hotel is in the central area near the Prophet's Mosque; no verified evidence found of a hotel-operated airport shuttle.

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