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Safa Alalmas

Madina

Safa Alalmas

Madina
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Highlights

19min walk to Haram (1375m)
17min walk to Ladies Section (1250m)
Gates: Gate 338 (northern side entrance area, nearest practical men's approach from Al Masani) (19min) / Women's Ladies Gate (near women's entrance area on the northeastern side; exact gate number not reliably verified) (17min)

Highlights

Taiba Commercial Center (19min)
Al Safa Restaurant (18min), Grazie Restaurant (14min), Dunkin' Donuts (15min)
Gates: Gate 338 (northern side entrance area, nearest practical men's approach from Al Masani) (19min) / Women's Ladies Gate (near women's entrance area on the northeastern side; exact gate number not reliably verified) (17min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.1
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort3.0
Amenities3.0
Staff3.0
Cleanliness3.0

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

Highlights

19min walk to Haram (1375m)
17min walk to Ladies Section (1250m)
Gates: Gate 338 (northern side entrance area, nearest practical men's approach from Al Masani) (19min) / Women's Ladies Gate (near women's entrance area on the northeastern side; exact gate number not reliably verified) (17min)

Highlights

Taiba Commercial Center (19min)
Al Safa Restaurant (18min), Grazie Restaurant (14min), Dunkin' Donuts (15min)
Gates: Gate 338 (northern side entrance area, nearest practical men's approach from Al Masani) (19min) / Women's Ladies Gate (near women's entrance area on the northeastern side; exact gate number not reliably verified) (17min)

AI Overview

This hotel sits in the Al Masani area north of the main central mosque zone, so it is not one of the premium doorstep hotels but is still within realistic walking range for many Umrah visitors.
Based on the supplied coordinates and route-adjusted estimation from the stated straight-line distance, the practical walk to the Prophet's Mosque is about 1375 meters, or roughly 19 minutes at a normal pilgrim pace.
The location appears slightly better for women than for men because sources tied to the matched local listing specifically mention proximity to the ladies' entrance area.
I therefore estimated a shorter walk of about 1250 meters and 17 minutes to the women's side, while the men's practical approach is a little longer depending on which northern entrance remains easiest under crowd controls.
Review evidence for this exact hotel name was thin, which lowers confidence.
The best available match was a listing under the local name 'Safa Al Sakani' at Al Masani, showing an overall 6.8 out of 10 with sub-scores of 6.8 for cleanliness, amenities, location, and service, suggesting a simple budget stay rather than a polished full-service pilgrim hotel.
Overall, this is best suited to price-conscious pilgrims who accept a moderate walk in exchange for lower cost.
It is probably adequate for short stays, younger adults, or families comfortable using taxis selectively, but less ideal for frail elderly pilgrims who want very short walking distances after every salah.

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.1
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort3.0
Amenities3.0
Staff3.0
Cleanliness3.0

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

Address:Safa Alalmas, Al Masani, Medina 42313, Saudi Arabia, Madina, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room

What guests say

6.8/10

Verified review coverage for this exact hotel was limited. The strongest match found online appears under the local name 'Safa Al Sakani' in Al Masani. Aggregator data suggests a budget property with below-average but usable standards, mainly chosen for price and relative proximity to the Prophet's Mosque rather than for upgraded facilities.

close enough to walk to the Prophet's Mosque
budget-friendly option in Al Masani
basic stay suitable for short pilgrim visits
limited verified review volume for the exact listing
cleanliness and service appear only average
amenities look basic rather than full-service
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.For women, this location is more favorable than many western-side budget hotels because the northeastern ladies' entrance area is the more direct walking approach.
  • 2.If walking for Fajr or after Isha, allow extra time because the final approach near the mosque becomes slower with crowd-control barriers and pedestrian congestion.
  • 3.For elderly pilgrims, the route is technically walkable but the return trip can feel longer in heat; use a taxi for Zuhr/Asr in summer or when mobility is limited.
  • 4.Because this is not an immediate courtyard-front hotel, carry light footwear bags and water; the benefit is lower cost, but the trade-off is a meaningful daily walk.
  • 5.If arriving with heavy luggage, plan a taxi for check-in and check-out even if you intend to walk for prayers later.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~18 min from the airport

No reliable source confirmed an in-hotel musalla. Given the Al Masani location outside the immediate central-front Haram hotels, Haram-view rooms are not realistically expected and were not advertised in the sources reviewed.

Taxis and app-based cars should be easy to arrange in the Al Masani area because it is a common hotel zone north of the central mosque area.

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