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Ishraq Al Madina Hotel1

Madina

Ishraq Al Madina Hotel1

Madina
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Highlights

10min walk to Haram (740m)
6min walk to Ladies Section (420m)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (6min) / Women's Othman Bin Affan Gate (Gate 25) (6min)

Highlights

Old Bazaar (10min)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (6min) / Women's Othman Bin Affan Gate (Gate 25) (6min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.3
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location3.8
Comfort3.2
Amenities3.5
Staff3.0
Cleanliness3.0

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

Highlights

10min walk to Haram (740m)
6min walk to Ladies Section (420m)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (6min) / Women's Othman Bin Affan Gate (Gate 25) (6min)

Highlights

Old Bazaar (10min)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (6min) / Women's Othman Bin Affan Gate (Gate 25) (6min)

AI Overview

Ishraq Al Madina Hotel1 appears to be a budget-to-midrange 4-star stay in Madinah's North Central area, positioned on the north side of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi rather than directly on the front plaza.
The strongest verified advantage is location: multiple sources place the mosque within walking reach, and Agoda specifically lists nearby gates between about 420 and 480 meters away.
For pilgrims, this means the hotel is realistically walkable for daily prayers.
Using the listing data, the closest women-relevant access point is the Othman Bin Affan gate area at roughly 420 meters, while a close men's option is King Fahd Gate at roughly 480 meters; the broader walk to the mosque complex is about 740 meters and around 10 minutes for an average walker.
Review evidence is thin, so confidence is not high, but the visible ratings suggest a mixed stay experience rather than a premium one.
Location is clearly the best-rated aspect, while cleanliness, service, and room comfort sit at average-to-below-average levels, so pilgrims prioritising proximity over hotel polish may find it more suitable than those seeking a very comfortable full-service stay.
The surrounding area should be practical for short pilgrim stays because it is central and close to everyday services.
However, I could not verify pilgrim-specific extras such as a musalla, Haram-view rooms, or a free shuttle, so this hotel should be treated mainly as a functional walk-to-Haram option rather than a feature-rich pilgrimage hotel.

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.3
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location3.8
Comfort3.2
Amenities3.5
Staff3.0
Cleanliness3.0

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

Address:Ishraq Al Madina Hotel1, Unnamed Road, Merchandise, Medina 42311, Saudi Arabia, Madina, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room

What guests say

6.7/10

Limited review volume was findable. The strongest consistent theme is that the hotel is in the North Central/Central Area and within easy walking reach of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi. Review-platform scores that were visible skew to average rather than strong, with weaker marks for cleanliness, room comfort, and service, while location is the clearest positive.

Walkable location near Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
Central Area position with shops and services nearby
Family rooms and basic hotel services available
Cleanliness scores are only average
Service/staff responsiveness appears below average
Room comfort is rated modestly rather than strongly
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.For men, the shortest confirmed mosque-side approach appears to be toward King Fahd Gate, which Agoda lists at about 480 meters from the hotel.
  • 2.For women heading to the dedicated entrance area, Gate 25 is the key reference point mentioned across pilgrim guides; from this hotel side, the Othman Bin Affan gate area is one of the closest confirmed mosque access points.
  • 3.Because the hotel is in the North Central area, the walk is realistic for most pilgrims, but allow extra time after prayers when the pavements around the mosque become congested.
  • 4.If travelling with elderly family members or heavy luggage, use a taxi for arrival and departure even though the mosque is walkable; the final approach can feel longer than the straight-line distance.
  • 5.Since review signals for service and cleanliness are only moderate, inspect the room promptly at check-in and request any changes early rather than waiting until later in the stay.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~20 min from the airport

I found no reliable source explicitly confirming an in-hotel musalla or guaranteed Haram-view rooms. The available listings mention standard hotel services such as restaurant, luggage storage, room service, laundry, elevators, and front desk, but not pilgrim-specific prayer facilities.

Taxis should be easy to obtain in the Central Area near the Prophet's Mosque, but I did not find a verified statement that the hotel itself runs a dedicated airport shuttle.

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