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Al Qibla Madinah Hotel

Madina

Al Qibla Madinah Hotel

Madina
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Highlights

5min walk to Haram (400m)
7min walk to Ladies Section (550m)
Gates: King Fahd Gates (Gates 20, 21, 22) (5min) / Women's Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25) (7min)

Highlights

Al-Saqifat Market (4min), Bin Dawood (3min), Medina Mall (32min)
Al Rawdha Restaurant (2min), Mahmood Kebab (2min), Coral Restaurant (4min), Arwa Taiba Restaurant (8min)
Gates: King Fahd Gates (Gates 20, 21, 22) (5min) / Women's Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25) (7min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.9
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location4.3
Comfort2.6
Amenities2.7
Staff2.4
Cleanliness2.3

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

Highlights

5min walk to Haram (400m)
7min walk to Ladies Section (550m)
Gates: King Fahd Gates (Gates 20, 21, 22) (5min) / Women's Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25) (7min)

Highlights

Al-Saqifat Market (4min), Bin Dawood (3min), Medina Mall (32min)
Al Rawdha Restaurant (2min), Mahmood Kebab (2min), Coral Restaurant (4min), Arwa Taiba Restaurant (8min)
Gates: King Fahd Gates (Gates 20, 21, 22) (5min) / Women's Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25) (7min)

AI Overview

Al Qibla Madinah Hotel sits in the central area on Islamic Court Street, on the north-west side approach to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
Multiple sources place it only a short walk from the mosque, and the most defensible real-world estimate is about 400 meters or 5 minutes to the nearest men's-side access.
For female pilgrims, the hotel is still comfortably walkable, but the effective route is usually a bit longer because the commonly used women's entry points are more specific.
A reasonable conservative estimate is about 550 meters or 7 minutes toward Bab Uthman ibn Affan Gate 25, while noting that women-only access patterns can change by prayer time and crowd control.
The hotel's strongest pilgrim advantage is location rather than comfort.
Review aggregation visible online shows a clear pattern: guests value the proximity to the Haram, but many criticize housekeeping, bathrooms, older furnishings, and inconsistent staff service.
This makes the hotel more suitable for pilgrims who prioritize budget and closeness over room quality.
For short Madinah stays focused on frequent mosque access, it can be practical; for elderly families wanting higher in-room comfort or polished service, a better-maintained nearby hotel may be worth the extra cost.

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.9
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location4.3
Comfort2.6
Amenities2.7
Staff2.4
Cleanliness2.3

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

Address:Al Qibla Madinah Hotel, Islamic Court Street, Madina, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

single room
twin/double room
suite
twin room
triple room
quadruple room
double room - single use
twin room - single use
twin/double room - city view
standard room
twin room - smoking
twin/double room - smoking

What guests say

6.5/10

Review sentiment is mixed to poor overall, but consistently strong on location. Repeated praise centers on being very close to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi and convenient for quick prayer access. Repeated complaints focus on dated rooms, weak cleanliness, bathroom maintenance issues, and inconsistent or unfriendly service.

Very close to the Prophet's Mosque
Convenient central location for prayers and nearby shops
Some guests find the room size acceptable
Basic Wi-Fi and front desk convenience
Cleanliness complaints, especially bathrooms and carpets
Old furniture and tired rooms
Poor maintenance and unpleasant smells reported by some guests
Service and reception attitude mentioned negatively by multiple reviewers
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.For men, the shortest mosque approach is usually toward the north-west/north side gates facing King Fahd Road.
  • 2.For women, Bab Uthman ibn Affan Gate 25 is commonly cited as the nearest practical entrance from this hotel side, but gate control can change; confirm with mosque staff on arrival.
  • 3.Leave 10 to 15 minutes before fard prayers even though the hotel is close, because the pavement and gate queues become much slower near iqamah.
  • 4.If traveling with elderly family or wheelchairs, use the flatter courtyard-side route and avoid last-minute rushes when bollards and crowds make movement harder.
  • 5.Because reviews often mention dated bathrooms and maintenance, inspect the room immediately at check-in and request a change early if needed.
  • 6.Nearby small food outlets are closer than larger malls, so buy light meals and essentials locally rather than planning a mall trip after each prayer.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~20 min from the airport

I could verify on-site restaurant, Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, wheelchair-accessible rooms, and lift access, but I could not reliably confirm a dedicated musalla/prayer room or guaranteed Haram-view rooms from primary hotel material visible in search results.

Good; central-hotel taxis and app cars should be easy to get at most hours, especially around the Haram zone.

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