Durrat Balensia Hotel
فندق درة بلنسية
A 2.5 km drive of about 5 minutes separates Durrat Balensia Hotel Madinah from the Haram, and courtyard gate 322 of Masjid an-Nabawi is about 1.8 km (1,750 m) away. Booking.com guests score it 8.5 out of 10 from 770 reviews.
Check prices on Booking.comDurrat Balensia Hotel at a glance
- Address
- المدينة المنورة
- Area
- North-west of the mosque
- Walk to the Haram
- About 1.8 km to courtyard gate 322 (24 min)
- Madinah airport
- About 18.3 km, roughly 23 min by car without traffic
- Haramain train station
- About 16.6 km, roughly 18 min by car without traffic
- Guest score
- 8.5/10 on Booking.com from 770 reviews, seen 2 November 2026
About Durrat Balensia Hotel
Guests mark free Wifi highest at 9.2, ahead of cleanliness and comfort at 9.0 each. Location is the lowest sub-score at 7.6, and the hotel stands north-west of the Haram. The drive is short, though, at 2.5 km. Booking.com lists free parking and family rooms, along with non-smoking rooms, room service and a 24-hour front desk. It gives postcode 42312 for the hotel. An elevator is not on the list, so ask if stairs are a problem.
Getting from Durrat Balensia Hotel to the Haram
- By car: about 2.5 km, roughly 5 minutes without traffic. Roads near the Haram get very busy around prayer times.
- Courtyard: Gate 322 is the nearest courtyard entrance, about 1.8 km on foot (24 min).
- Nearest general door: Al-Aqiq Gates (10-11), about 1.9 km (25 min).
- Nearest women's entrance: Al-Majidi Gates (12-14), about 1.9 km (25 min).
Measured from the hotel's map pin along walking routes on 2 November 2026, at about 75 metres a minute, using map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Crowds and barriers can make the walk longer, and door numbers and women's areas can change, so follow the signs and the mosque staff on the day.
What guests score
8.5 out of 10 overall on Booking.com, from 770 reviews.
- Cleanliness
- 9.0
- Comfort
- 9.0
- Facilities
- 8.7
- Location
- 7.6
- Staff
- 8.8
- Value for money
- 8.5
- Free Wifi
- 9.2
Rooms, food and facilities
Families: Booking.com lists family rooms.
Parking: Booking.com lists free parking. Ask the hotel to confirm a space.
Amenities
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
Who it suits
- Guests who work online: free Wifi scores 9.2
- Families with a car: Booking.com lists family rooms and free parking, and the drive is about 5 minutes
Questions about Durrat Balensia Hotel
- How far is Durrat Balensia Hotel from Masjid an-Nabawi?
- It is 1,750 m from courtyard gate 322. The drive is 2.5 km, about 5 minutes.
- Which women's entrance is nearest?
- The Al-Majidi Gates (12-14) are the nearest women's entrance, 1,850 m from the hotel.
- Is there parking?
- Booking.com lists free parking. Ask the hotel to confirm a space.
- Does it offer family rooms?
- Yes, Booking.com lists family rooms.
- How far is the airport?
- The airport is 18.3 km away, about 23 minutes by car.
Plan the rest of your stay
Prices & availability
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✓ Last checked on 2 November 2026
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