Hotels in Madinah
Madinah is the city of the Prophet ﷺ and home to Masjid an-Nabawi, the second holiest mosque in Islam. Most pilgrims spend several nights here before or after Umrah, praying in the mosque, visiting the Rawdah and seeing Quba Mosque and Mount Uhud.
The central area around the mosque is compact, and many hotels sit within a few minutes’ walk of its gates. The northern side, close to the women’s entrances and the main shopping streets, is especially popular with families, while hotels on the southern and western sides are close to Al-Baqi and the Quba road.
Hotels in Madinah
Shaza Regency Plaza Al Madinah Hotel
3-star hotel in Madinah
Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick Hotel
5-star hotel in Madinah
Dallah Taibah Hotel
5-star hotel in Madinah
Maysan Al Harithia Hotel
5-star hotel in Madinah
Diyar Al Madinah
3-star hotel in Madinah
Golden Tulip Al Ansar Hotel
3-star hotel in Madinah
Pullman Zamzam Madina
5-star hotel in Madinah
Madinah Hilton
5-star hotel in Madinah
Dar Al Eiman Al Haram Hotel
4-star hotel in Madinah
Taiba Suites Madinah
5-star hotel in Madinah
Northern Central Area Zone, Medina
MADEN Hotel-مادن
5-star hotel in Madinah
King Fahad Street, Medina
The Biltmore Almadinah Hotel
5-star hotel in Madinah
P.O. Box : 1880 Abizar Road, Medina
Dar Al Taqwa Hotel
5-star hotel in Madinah
Off All Sitten Street, Sitten, Medina
Marriott Executive Apartments Madinah
5-star hotel in Madinah
King Abdullah Second Ring Road, Medina
Madinah Hilton
5-star hotel in Madinah
Oppst Prophet Mosque, King Fahd Str, Medina
Crowne Plaza Madinah by IHG
5-star hotel in Madinah
King Faisal Street,between 1st Ring Road, Medina
Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick Hotel
5-star hotel in Madinah
Central Zone, Al Khalidiya, Medina
Le Meridien Medina
5-star hotel in Madinah
Said Bin Al Aas, Medina
Pullman Zamzam Madina
5-star hotel in Madinah
Amr Bin Al Gmoh Street, Medina
Intercontinental Madinah - Dar Al Iman by IHG
5-star hotel in Madinah
2657-Badaah, Unit No:10, Medina
Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah
5-star hotel in Madinah
King Fahad Road, Medina
Al Jaad Madinah Hotel
4-star hotel in Madinah
Alsalam Road Western Central Area,Alsalam Road, Medina
The Venue Al Harithia Hotel
4-star hotel in Madinah
6991Masaab bin Ameer Madinah, 42311, Medina
Elaf Taiba Hotel
4-star hotel in Madinah
Saad Bin Moaz Street, Buda'a District, Medina
Dallah Taibah Hotel
4-star hotel in Madinah
Abazar street, 3005, Medina
Dar Al-Naeem Hotel
4-star hotel in Madinah
Central Area Madinah, Al-Steen Street, Medina
Manazil Al madinah Hotel
4-star hotel in Madinah
King Faisal Road 1st Ring Road,King Faisal Road, Medina
Emaar Royal Hotel Al Madina
4-star hotel in Madinah
Northern Central Area, Medina
Luxurious Al Rawdah Suites
4-star hotel in Madinah
Central Area, Medina
X Platinum Hotel
3-star hotel in Madinah
Ghaleb Bin Negih Medina 42314,, Medina
Dar Al Eiman Al Nour
3-star hotel in Madinah
Zainab Bint Jahsh An Naqa,Zainab Bint Jahsh, Medina
Manazil Alaswaf Hotel
3-star hotel in Madinah
Southern Central Area Qurban St Next To Othman Ibn, Medina
Zaf Furnished Unites
3-star hotel in Madinah
Othman Bin Affan Street Front Of Pilgrims Service ,Othman Bin Affan Street, Medina
Where to stay in Madinah
Central Area – North
Hotels facing the northern courtyards and gates, many within a two- to five-minute walk. Popular with families because of its closeness to the women’s prayer areas and the main shopping streets.
Central Area – South & West
Close to the Bab As-Salam and Bab Jibreel side, the Rawdah entrances and the road towards Quba. Convenient for pilgrims who want to visit Al-Baqi and join the prayers from the front of the mosque.
Central Area – East
Next to the Baqi al-Gharqad cemetery and the eastern gates, with a range of mid-range hotels a short walk from the mosque.
Quba
Around 3.5 km south of the Prophet’s Mosque, near Quba Mosque, the first mosque built in Islam. Quieter and often better value, with taxis and buses to the centre.
Best time to visit Madinah
The cooler months from November to February are the most comfortable, with pleasant days and cool evenings. Ramadan is the busiest and most spiritually significant time, and demand also rises before and after Hajj. Summer temperatures are very high, so staying close to the mosque matters even more.
Travel tips
- Visits to the Rawdah require a booked slot through the Nusuk app — reserve as soon as your dates are confirmed.
- Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) is about 20 km from the centre; the Haramain train station is around 15 minutes away by car.
- Hotels on the north side near the women’s gates are usually the most convenient for families praying separately.
Frequently asked questions
Which area is best to stay in Madinah?
The central area around Masjid an-Nabawi is the best choice, as most hotels there are within a few minutes’ walk of the mosque. The northern side is popular with families, while the southern side is close to the Rawdah entrances and Al-Baqi.
How do I get from Makkah to Madinah?
The Haramain high-speed train connects Makkah and Madinah in around two and a half hours. Buses, private cars and taxis take about four to five hours by road.
How do I visit the Rawdah?
Entry to the Rawdah is by appointment through the official Nusuk app. Slots are released in advance and are separate for men and women, so book as soon as you know your dates in Madinah.
How many nights should I stay in Madinah?
Three to five nights is common. That gives you time to pray in the Prophet’s Mosque, visit the Rawdah, Quba Mosque, Mount Uhud and Al-Baqi, and rest before travelling on to Makkah or home.
Can non-Muslims visit Madinah?
Non-Muslims can visit the city of Madinah, but the central area around the Prophet’s Mosque is reserved for Muslims.