Also known as the Holy City of Madinah, this is the second most important city in Islam and is located approximately 447kms north of the Holy City of Makkah {also called Mecca} in Saudi Arabia. As the seat of the first state of Islam, it was from here that the Holy Qur’an was compiled and from where the words of the prophet were spread to Persia, Egypt and Syria.
Obviously as the city has many important and interesting holy places to visit, there are also an abundance of quality hotels for visitors to stay. Here is a list of perhaps the top 10 best hotels to stay in Madina.
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Hilton Hotel Madinah
This hotel is located just a 20 minute drive from the Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport and a 5 minute drive from the Old Bazaar and Quba Mosque. The hotel has 357 luxurious rooms all with internet access and a traditional restaurant which is open for breakfast as well as lunch and dinner.
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Dar Al Hijra Intercontinental Madinah
Conveniently located at the foot of Mount Uhad Mountain, it is also just a short drive from the Quba Mosque. The hotel’s cozy and spacious rooms offer bathrobes, slippers and mini bars.
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Royal Dyar
Located on King Fahad Street, at the foot of Mount Uhad, this hotel is close to the Quba Mosque and offers a 24 hour reception, Wi-Fi and rooms that provide all the essentials. The hotel also has free parking available.
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Intercontinental Dar Al Iman Madinah
Located at the base of Mount Uhad, this 5 Star luxury hotel has 278 spacious rooms. The hotel itself offers a limousine service and has a romantic restaurant.
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Zowar International Hotel
Located within easy reach of the Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, the hotel is a 10 minute drive from Mount Uhad. The hotel has free parking and its rooms are all well appointed with flat screen TVs and mini bars.
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Anwar Al Madinah Moevenpick Hotel
Located in the Central Zone at the base of Mount Uhad, this 5 Star hotel has 1295 comfortable rooms with internet connections. As well as meeting rooms and 24 hour room service, the hotel also serves a delicious cold buffet breakfast daily.
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Shaza Al Madina
This hotel offers complimentary parking and is located on King Fahad Road less than a 10 minute drive from Mount Uhad. This is an elegant 5 Star hotel that has excellent amenities that include a fitness center and spa with Sauna, Jacuzzi and a kid’s club.
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Radisson Blu Hotel Al Muna Kareem Al Madinah
Located just a short 20 minutes by road from the International Airport, this stylish and elegant 5 Star hotel also offers a beauty salon, buffet breakfast an a trendy international restaurant.
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Holiday Villa Madinah
Located in the Northern Central Area, at the foot of Mount Uhad, it is just a short drive from the Quba Mosque. The Holiday Villa Madinah offers spacious and stylish rooms, plus free parking. It also has ample amenities including bathrobes and hair dryers in their bathrooms.
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Dyar International Hotel Madinah
Located at the foot of Mount Uhad, this luxurious and elegant hotel has all the amenities that you would expect from a 5 Star facility.