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Rawdat Almakarem Hotel

Madina

Rawdat Almakarem Hotel

Madina
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Highlights

12min walk to Haram (940m)
18min walk to Ladies Section (1000m)
Gates: Bab al-Salam (Gate 24) (12min) / Women's Women's entrance near Gate 25 (18min)

Highlights

The International Fair and Museum of the Prophet's Biography and Islamic Civilization (9min)
Al Baik (13min), Arabesque Restaurant (16min)
Gates: Bab al-Salam (Gate 24) (12min) / Women's Women's entrance near Gate 25 (18min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.4
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location4.0
Comfort2.0
Amenities2.0
Staff2.5
Cleanliness1.5

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

Highlights

12min walk to Haram (940m)
18min walk to Ladies Section (1000m)
Gates: Bab al-Salam (Gate 24) (12min) / Women's Women's entrance near Gate 25 (18min)

Highlights

The International Fair and Museum of the Prophet's Biography and Islamic Civilization (9min)
Al Baik (13min), Arabesque Restaurant (16min)
Gates: Bab al-Salam (Gate 24) (12min) / Women's Women's entrance near Gate 25 (18min)

AI Overview

Rawdat Almakarem Hotel appears to sit in the Al-Naqa / Bab al-Salam side of central Madinah, west of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
Based on the supplied coordinates and corroborating area listings, it is realistically within walking distance for most pilgrims rather than a shuttle-dependent hotel.
For male pilgrims, the strongest location advantage is the approach toward Bab al-Salam on the western side of the mosque.
A practical walking estimate is about 940 meters or 12 minutes, but this can rise during prayer rushes when the open plazas and crossings fill up.
For female pilgrims, the hotel is still usable on foot, though the walk to the women's access side is longer than the men's nearest gate.
A conservative estimate is about 1000 meters or 18 minutes because the route usually involves skirting the mosque perimeter rather than entering at the first western gate.
The main trade-off is quality versus location.
Available review evidence points to a convenient pilgrim base with weak room standards and cleanliness concerns, so it may suit budget-conscious guests who plan to spend most of their time in the Haram and only need a basic overnight stay.

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.4
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location4.0
Comfort2.0
Amenities2.0
Staff2.5
Cleanliness1.5

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

Address:Rawdat Almakarem Hotel, Western Region Bab Al Salam Under Rawdat Al Makarem Hotel Al Naqa Medina 42311 Saudi Arabia, Madina, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room

What guests say

6.8/10

Review evidence found under closely matching listings for this Bab al-Salam / Al-Naqa area property is mixed to poor overall. The strongest repeated positive is proximity to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, while repeated negatives are dirty bathrooms, worn rooms, poor housekeeping, weak maintenance, and inconsistent service.

Very close to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
Good base for pilgrims who prioritize mosque access over room quality
Basic amenities such as air conditioning and free Wi-Fi are listed
Cleanliness complaints are frequent
Bathrooms and fixtures reported as poorly maintained
Rooms described as dated or uncomfortable
Service and housekeeping reported as inconsistent
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.For men, the most practical approach is usually toward Bab al-Salam on the western side; leave a few extra minutes at prayer times because pavement congestion can slow the last 200 to 300 meters.
  • 2.For women, this west-side location is still walkable, but the women's prayer access is farther than the men's nearest gate, so budget around 5 to 6 extra minutes.
  • 3.If traveling with elderly family or a wheelchair, the route is short but crowd density near the mosque can be tiring; move earlier than the adhan rather than at the peak rush.
  • 4.Because reviews mention inconsistent housekeeping, inspect the bathroom, bedding, kettle, and towels immediately at check-in and request changes before unpacking.
  • 5.This Al-Naqa / Bab al-Salam area is convenient for quick food runs after salah, but it gets busy after Maghrib and Isha, so return with light luggage if possible.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~25 min from the airport

I could not verify a dedicated in-hotel musalla or guaranteed Haram-view rooms from reliable current sources. Publicly listed amenities consistently mention free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, parking, laundry, 24-hour front desk, and room service, but not pilgrim-specific prayer facilities.

Taxis and app-based cars should be easy to find because the hotel is in the central Al-Naqa / Bab al-Salam zone near the Haram.

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