Top places to visit in Madinah

• Al-Masjid An-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque)

  Prophet's Mosque · 5.0 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  The second holiest mosque in Islam and the burial place of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Originally built by the Prophet himself in 622 CE, it is now one of the world's largest mosque complexes, covering 400,500 m² and accommodating 1.5 million…

• Masjid Quba

  Historic Mosque · 4.9 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The first mosque ever built in Islamic history, founded by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ upon his arrival in Madinah in 622 CE. The Hadith states that praying two rak'ahs here is equivalent to performing Umrah. The current structure was rebuilt…

• Uhud Mountain & Battlefield

  Pilgrimage/Historic Site · 4.8 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The site of the Battle of Uhud (625 CE), where Muslim forces faced the Quraysh army — one of the most pivotal events in early Islamic history. The burial site of 70 martyrs including the Prophet's uncle Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib is located…

• Al-Baqi Cemetery (Jannat Al-Baqi)

  Historic Cemetery · 4.8 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  The main cemetery of Madinah, containing the graves of thousands of the Prophet's family members, companions, and early Muslims. Known as Jannat Al-Baqi (Garden of Heaven), it is one of the most sacred burial grounds in Islam. The original…

• Aliyah Madinah Mall (Al-Noor Mall)

  Market · 4.4 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Modern shopping mall near Al-Masjid An-Nabawi — international brands, food court, family entertainment.

• Masjid Al-Qiblatayn (Mosque of Two Qiblas)

  mosque · 4.8 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  7th-century mosque where the qibla direction was changed from Jerusalem to Makkah mid-prayer. Architecturally significant.

• Sab'a Masajid (Seven Mosques)

  mosque · 4.7 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Historic cluster of small mosques near Mount Sela commemorating sites where Prophet Muhammad's companions prayed.

• Al-Madinah Date Market (Souq Al-Tamr)

  Market · 4.6 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Famous wholesale and retail date market — home of premium Ajwa dates, Madinah's signature crop.

• Masjid Al-Ghamamah (Cloud Mosque)

  mosque · 4.7 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Small Ottoman-era white mosque near Al-Masjid An-Nabawi marking the spot where Prophet Muhammad led Eid prayers.

• Masjid Al-Jumu'ah

  mosque · 4.7 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  First mosque where Prophet Muhammad led Friday (Jumu'ah) prayers — between Quba and Madinah.

• Hejaz Railway Museum (Madinah Station)

  Museum · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Restored 1908 Ottoman-era railway station with locomotives, carriages and exhibits on the historic Hejaz Railway.

• Khandaq (Battle of the Trench Site)

  Heritage · 4.6 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Site of the 627 CE Battle of the Trench (Ghazwat al-Khandaq) — defensive trenches dug by Prophet Muhammad's companions.

Things to do

• Masjid Quba Walking Ziyarat Heritage · 1.5 h
• Uhud Mountain Battle Site Tour Heritage · 2 h · from SAR 18 per person
• Al-Masjid an-Nabawi Guided Orientation Walk Heritage · 1.5 h
• Mount Uhud Battlefield Tour Heritage · 2 h · from SAR 60 per person
• Seven Mosques (Masajid Sabaa) Historical Tour Heritage · 1.5 h · from SAR 50 per person

Where to stay in Madinah

• Al-Haram District Central Madinah about SAR 22,500 per night

  Walking distance to Al-Masjid An-Nabawi. Premium hotels with Nabawi view.

• Quba District about SAR 2,700 per night

  Near Masjid Quba and date palm farms. Quieter, budget options, short taxi to Nabawi.

Hotels

• Anwar Al Madinah Movenpick Hotel 5-star · INR 15,750 to INR 45,000 per night
• Madinah Hilton 5-star · INR 11,250 to INR 31,500 per night
• Anwar Al Madinah Movenpick Hotel 5-star
• Madinah Hilton 5-star

Where to eat

• Ajwa Dates Market Saudi, Sweets, Dates · about SAR 23 per person
• Bab Al-Madina Restaurant Saudi, Madani, Hejazi · about SAR 30 per person
• Al Baik Madinah Central fast_food, saudi · about SAR 32 per person
• Al Rumansiah Restaurant Madinah saudi, arabic · about SAR 84 per person

Getting to Madinah

Airport: Madinah (MED)

How visitors arrive in Madinah

• Flight via Jeddah By air from Jeddah · common

  For pilgrims the most common route is to fly into Jeddah and continue by pilgrim bus; some travellers reach Medina by direct flights. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• High-speed train from Jeddah or Mecca By train from Jeddah · common

  A high-speed railway links Medina with Jeddah and Mecca. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Intercity bus By road from Jeddah · possible

  SAPTCO and private companies run intercity buses; the SAPTCO terminal is closed to non-Muslims. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Direct flight to Medina airport By air from Middle East · possible

  Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport handles direct flights from around the Middle East. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Airport bus, route 400

  A shuttle bus links the airport with the Prophet's Mosque area. Ask at the arrivals information desk for the current boarding point, route and drop-off before relying on it; taxis cover the last stretch if needed. Source: madinahairport.com

• Taxi or ride-hail from MED

  Taxis and Uber are listed alongside the bus. Use the official taxi queue and ignore people in the arrivals hall posing as officials. Source: tibahairports.com

• Touts in the arrivals hall may pose as officials. Head to the official taxi queue outside instead. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Bus

  Public buses run lines linking different parts of Madinah with the Prophet's Mosque and the downtown area, operated by SAPTCO.

  SAPTCO Madinah buses

• Taxi
• Walking

Paying

• The airport bus driver has a card reader, so you can pay by card or cash. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Safety and scams to avoid

• Overpriced Date Sellers

  Outside Masjid An-Nabawi

  Vendors quote high prices to foreign pilgrims unfamiliar with market rates.

  How to avoid it: Buy dates at Al-Nakheel Market. Medjool dates ~45 to 90 INR per 100g.

Best time to visit Madinah

• Jan 24°C
• Feb 27°C
• Mar 31°C
• Apr 36°C
• May 40°C
• Jun 43°C
• Jul 43°C
• Aug 44°C
• Sep 42°C
• Oct 37°C
• Nov 30°C
• Dec 26°C

More in Saudi Arabia

• Makkah
• Riyadh
• Jeddah
• AlUla
• Abha
• Taif

Frequently asked questions about Madinah

How many days do you need in Madinah?

A typical trip to Madinah is 2-3 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Madinah?

The highest-rated places in our Madinah guide are Al-Masjid An-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque), Masjid Quba, Uhud Mountain & Battlefield, Al-Baqi Cemetery (Jannat Al-Baqi), Masjid Al-Qiblatayn (Mosque of Two Qiblas).

Where should I stay in Madinah?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Madinah: Al-Haram District Central Madinah, Quba District.

How do I get around Madinah?

Ways to get around Madinah covered in our guide: City bus, Taxi, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Madinah?

Scams reported to us for Madinah include Overpriced Date Sellers. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Madinah?

Average daytime highs in Madinah run from 24°C in Jan to 44°C in Aug.

Which airport is nearest to Madinah?

The nearest airport to Madinah has the code MED.