Medina Essentials
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Medinah Essentials
Your Central Resource for all things related to to the Blessed City of Medinah
Medina planning is more than choosing a hotel name. Kawthar should surface women entrance access, courtyard route, food, elderly needs, and Rawda appointment timing as scannable criteria.
Layout of Medina Hotels
1. Proximity to Haram(how far is the haram from the hotel?)
The closer to the haram is, the more expensive it can be.
2. How far is the women’s entrance from the hotel?
Hotels located on the Northern end will be closer to the Women’s Entrance(Pink Squares)
3. Budget
We marked all the 5 Star Hotels(in blue), as well as recommended Hotels that are not 5 stars to consider(in white).
When choosing a hotel in Medinah, most people consider the following:
What hotels are most recommended?
These are the most popular Hotels to consider:
Closer Women’s Entrance:
Movenpick
Taiba front
Dallah taiba
Madina Hilton
Sofitel
Frontel Al Harithia
Closer to Mens’ Entrance
Map of Masjid Al-Nabawi and its Surrounding Courtyard
Please note that this orientation is different than the prior map, so note the directions
Important Things to note
Gate numbers of the Court Yard Entrance: 301-365
Door Numbers of the entrance to masjid Al-Nabawi: 1-41
Transportation in Medinah
Did You Know? You Can Travel Between Medinah Airport or Train Station to Masjid Al-Nabawi for Just $4 USD!Perfect for those on a budget, Medina’s bus system offers a convenient and affordable option:
Medinah Bus Track #300:Runs between Medina's HHR Train Station and Masjid Al-Nabawi, dropping you off near the IHG Dar El Hijra Hotel.Operating hours: 7 AM - 11 PM.
Medinah Bus Track #400:Travels from Medina Airport to Masjid Al-Nabawi, also dropping off at the IHG Dar El Hijra Hotel.Operating 24/7, with buses every 30 minutes.
Visit https://saptco.com.sa/en/madinah-bus for more details.