969 Hotels in Medina, Al Madinah

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At a glance

Climate

Arid

Languages

Arabic and English and Urdu and Malay

Local currency

SAR (SAR)

Local time

18:19 (GMT+3)

Ideal trip length

3–7 days

Cost level

4 of 5 · our research

Suggested area to stay

Central Area (Markaziyah)

Tap water

Bottled water recommended

Tipping

Not expected, but appreciated.

What this place is for

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 85 · Very good

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Mandi Kabsa Shawarma Dates

When to visit Medina

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: February Busiest: Oct-Apr

Jan

85

Mild, pleasant
Feb

88

Mild, pleasant
Mar

80

Warm, pleasant
Apr

70

Hot, dry
May

50

Very hot, dry
Jun

30

Extremely hot
Jul

25

Extremely hot
Aug

28

Extremely hot
Sept

45

Very hot, dry
Oct

75

Hot, pleasant
Nov

82

Warm, pleasant
Dec

87

Mild, pleasant

85

Jan Mild, pleasant

88

Feb Mild, pleasant

80

Mar Warm, pleasant

70

Apr Hot, dry

50

May Very hot, dry

30

Jun Extremely hot

25

Jul Extremely hot

28

Aug Extremely hot

45

Sept Very hot, dry

75

Oct Hot, pleasant

82

Nov Warm, pleasant

87

Dec Mild, pleasant

Things to do in Medina

7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

4 places

Quba Mosque

South Medina 1 hr

Visit the first mosque ever built in Islam, a site of immense historical importance.

Indoors Good for children

Mount Uhud

North Medina 2 hrs

Explore the historic battlefield and pay respects to the martyrs of the Battle of Uhud.

Outdoors Good for children

Jannatul Baqi

Central Area 1 hr

Visit the historic cemetery where many companions of the Prophet are laid to rest.

Outdoors

Masjid al-Qiblatayn (Mosque of the Two Qiblas)

West Medina 1 hr

See the mosque where the direction of prayer was changed from Jerusalem to Mecca.

Indoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

2 places

Al-Madina Museum

Central Area 2 hrs

Discover the rich history and heritage of Medina through artifacts and exhibits.

Indoors Good for children

Date Market

Central Area 1 hr

Sample and purchase a wide variety of Medinan dates, a local specialty.

Indoors Good for children

Any time of day

1 place

Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque)

Central Area 3 hrs

Pray and reflect in the second holiest site in Islam, home to the Prophet's tomb.

Indoors Good for children

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With the family

3 Days in Medina — Family with Kids

Discover the spiritual heart of Islam with an itinerary designed for memorable family moments.

This 3-day itinerary in Medina is crafted for families with children, blending spiritual enrichment with engaging activities. Explore historical sites, enjoy green parks, and experience the local culture in a way that captivates both young and old. It's an ideal trip for families seeking a meaningful and fun journey in a holy city.

3 Days 13 Stops

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