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Rawadat Al Safwa

Madina

Rawadat Al Safwa

Madina
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Highlights

8min walk to Haram (650m)
10min walk to Ladies Section (800m)
Gates: Bab al-Baqi (8min) / Women's Gate 25 (10min)

Highlights

Al Noor Mall (40min)
Al Baik (4min)
Gates: Bab al-Baqi (8min) / Women's Gate 25 (10min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.3
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location4.4
Comfort3.1
Amenities2.9
Staff3.2
Cleanliness2.8

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

Highlights

8min walk to Haram (650m)
10min walk to Ladies Section (800m)
Gates: Bab al-Baqi (8min) / Women's Gate 25 (10min)

Highlights

Al Noor Mall (40min)
Al Baik (4min)
Gates: Bab al-Baqi (8min) / Women's Gate 25 (10min)

AI Overview

Rawdat Al Safwa appears to be a budget-to-midrange pilgrim hotel whose main advantage is location.
Multiple review aggregations place it in the Central Madinah area within a short walk of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, and guest comments repeatedly describe the mosque as roughly 5 to 10 minutes away.
For male pilgrims, the hotel is better positioned than many west-side properties because it sits toward the Baqi side of the mosque.
That usually means easier access toward Bab al-Baqi and the older mosque side, while women may need a slightly longer walk to reach a women-designated gate such as Gate 25.
The review pattern is consistent across aggregators: location is the standout strength, while room condition is more variable.
Guests commonly mention comfortable stays when assigned better rooms, but the downside reports are frequent enough to flag housekeeping inconsistency, dated fittings, bathroom drainage issues, and uneven front-desk service.
This makes the hotel most suitable for pilgrims who care more about being near the Prophet's Mosque than about polished facilities.
Families with elderly members may appreciate the short walk, but travelers who are sensitive to maintenance or cleanliness issues should set expectations accordingly and check the room promptly on arrival.

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.3
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location4.4
Comfort3.1
Amenities2.9
Staff3.2
Cleanliness2.8

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

Address:Rawadat Al Safwa, the First Row in front of The Honorable Prophet's Mosque, Madina, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room

What guests say

6.6/10

Review sentiment is mixed but leans positive on location and weaker on upkeep. Repeated praise centers on being very close to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, decent room size in some stays, good lifts, usable WiFi, and some courteous staff. Repeated complaints center on inconsistent cleanliness, aging rooms and bathrooms, slow or difficult check-in, maintenance issues such as poor drainage or nonworking items, and uneven service.

Very close to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
Good location for Jannat al-Baqi side access
Some guests found rooms comfortable or spacious
Lifts and WiFi are often mentioned positively
Some staff members are described as courteous or helpful
Cleanliness is inconsistent
Bathrooms and drainage problems are reported repeatedly
Rooms and furnishings appear dated
Check-in and responsiveness can be slow
Maintenance issues with in-room amenities
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.This hotel is on the Baqi side of the mosque, so men heading for salam or the old mosque side usually have an easier approach than hotels on the far west side.
  • 2.Women should allow extra time versus men because the nearest usable women-only access is not usually the very closest mosque-side opening from the hotel frontage.
  • 3.After fard prayers, expect dense pedestrian flow near the mosque perimeter; elderly pilgrims may prefer waiting 10 to 15 minutes before returning.
  • 4.If cleanliness matters greatly, inspect the room and bathroom immediately at check-in and request a change early if needed.
  • 5.If you want a quieter rest period, ask for a room away from lifts and main corridor traffic.
  • 6.For airport departure, add buffer time around prayer-changeover periods because roads near the Haram can slow significantly.

Worship & getting around

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

Haram-view or Jannat al-Baqi-view rooms are reported by some guests, but an in-hotel musalla could not be verified from reliable current sources.

Taxis and ride-hailing should be easy to find in the Central Area around the mosque, especially outside prayer peaks.

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