Mukhtara Plaza Hotel
•Madina
Mukhtara Plaza Hotel
•Madina
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Highlights
9min walk to Haram (700m)
14min walk to Ladies Section (1050m)
Gates: Gate 339 (northern side access area, nearest practical approach from this hotel) (9min) / Women's Ladies' prayer area access on the northern side of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (14min)
Highlights
Al Noor Mall (38min)
Al Baik Restaurant (2min), Arwa Taiba Restaurant (5min), Lider Cafe (5min), Ansar Al Bukhari Restaurant (5min)
Gates: Gate 339 (northern side access area, nearest practical approach from this hotel) (9min) / Women's Ladies' prayer area access on the northern side of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (14min)
Travel Umrah's Rating
3.8
Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.3
Comfort3.8
Amenities3.7
Staff3.6
Cleanliness3.8
* Ratings generated through AI analysis of guest reviews, amenities, and comprehensive research across multiple booking platforms
Highlights
9min walk to Haram (700m)
14min walk to Ladies Section (1050m)
Gates: Gate 339 (northern side access area, nearest practical approach from this hotel) (9min) / Women's Ladies' prayer area access on the northern side of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (14min)
Highlights
Al Noor Mall (38min)
Al Baik Restaurant (2min), Arwa Taiba Restaurant (5min), Lider Cafe (5min), Ansar Al Bukhari Restaurant (5min)
Gates: Gate 339 (northern side access area, nearest practical approach from this hotel) (9min) / Women's Ladies' prayer area access on the northern side of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (14min)
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AI Overview
Mukhtara Plaza Hotel sits in Bani Khidrah on the north side of the Prophet's Mosque hotel zone.
The straight-line distance you provided is about 527 meters, and review evidence strongly supports that it is genuinely walkable to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi rather than a shuttle-dependent property.
For male pilgrims, the practical walk appears to be roughly 700 meters, or about 9 minutes at a normal pace.
For women, the real walking requirement is longer because the nearest usable ladies' access is not usually the absolute closest side of the complex, so a conservative estimate is about 1050 meters or 14 minutes.
Review data is led by Booking.com, where the hotel currently shows 7.3 out of 10 based on 289 displayed reviews, with the best subscore being location at 8.5.
The recurring pattern is simple: pilgrims like the closeness to the Haram and acceptable value, but service consistency, reception behavior, parking, and some maintenance issues reduce overall satisfaction.
This makes the hotel most suitable for budget-conscious pilgrims who prioritize being near the mosque over polished service or premium facilities.
It is a reasonable base for short Madinah stays, especially for men and mobile travelers, but families with elderly women or travelers expecting smoother service should plan with extra buffer time.
Travel Umrah's Rating
3.8
Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.3
Comfort3.8
Amenities3.7
Staff3.6
Cleanliness3.8
* Ratings generated through AI analysis of guest reviews, amenities, and comprehensive research across multiple booking platforms
Address:Mukhtara Plaza Hotel, Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari, Bani Khidrah, Madinah, 11425, Madina, 42311, Saudi Arabia
Rooms
twin/double room
What guests say
7.3/10Review sentiment is mixed but generally acceptable for a budget pilgrim stay. The strongest repeated positive is location near the Prophet's Mosque, while the most repeated negatives are inconsistent front-desk service, check-in delays during busy periods, limited parking, and average room upkeep.
✓Very near to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
✓Good overall value for a short religious stay
✓Cleanliness is acceptable for the price in many reviews
✓Some guests praised hospitality and room views
✓Free WiFi scores relatively well
✕Check-in can be slow when groups arrive
✕Some guests describe rude or unhelpful reception staff
✕Parking is limited or unavailable
✕Ladies may find the walk longer than men because their access point is farther
✕Property appears somewhat dated and could use refreshing
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Pilgrim tips
- 1.For men, this location is best used as a north-side walking hotel; leave a little early before iqamah because plaza congestion increases near prayer times.
- 2.Women should allow extra time because the practical ladies' access is farther than the nearest men's-side approach.
- 3.If arriving with a group, avoid peak check-in times and keep passports and booking references ready because multiple reviews mention reception delays.
- 4.If you have a car, confirm parking before arrival because guests repeatedly reported parking difficulty.
- 5.For elderly pilgrims, the route is still walkable, but crowd density near the mosque can add several minutes beyond the raw map distance.
Worship & getting around
🕋 Haram view rooms available🚗 ~25 min from the airport
A Booking listing snippet confirms city-view rooms, and at least one guest specifically mentioned a good view. I could not verify a dedicated in-hotel musalla from accessible sources, so that is left unconfirmed.
Taxis and app-based cars should be easy to find because the hotel is in the central Madinah zone near the Haram hotel district.
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