Gelnar Upscale Hotel
Gelnar Upscale Hotel Madinah is 2.6 km from courtyard gate 337 of Masjid an-Nabawi, and the drive of 4.8 km takes about 7 minutes. It is north-west of the Haram. Booking.com guests score it 7.4 out of 10 from 481 reviews.
Check prices on Booking.comGelnar Upscale Hotel at a glance
- Address
- Uthman Ibn Affan Road
- Area
- North-west of the mosque
- Walk to the Haram
- About 2.6 km to courtyard gate 337 (35 min)
- Madinah airport
- About 15.7 km, roughly 20 min by car without traffic
- Haramain train station
- About 14 km, roughly 15 min by car without traffic
- Guest score
- 7.4/10 on Booking.com from 481 reviews, seen 2 November 2026
About Gelnar Upscale Hotel
A short drive separates this hotel from the Haram, and Booking.com lists free parking for those who bring a car. It is on Uthman Ibn Affan Road. Staff top the sub-scores at 8.2, followed by location and Wifi at 8.0. Value comes in at 7.6, the same range as cleanliness at 7.8. Rooms have a tea and coffee maker, according to the list, and family rooms and facilities for disabled guests also appear there.
Getting from Gelnar Upscale Hotel to the Haram
- By car: about 4.8 km, roughly 7 minutes without traffic. Roads near the Haram get very busy around prayer times.
- Courtyard: Gate 337 is the nearest courtyard entrance, about 2.6 km on foot (35 min).
- Nearest general door: King Fahd Gates (20-22), about 2.7 km (36 min).
- Nearest women's entrance: Uhud Gate (23), about 2.7 km (36 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
7.4 out of 10 overall on Booking.com, from 481 reviews.
- Cleanliness
- 7.8
- Comfort
- 7.9
- Facilities
- 7.7
- Location
- 8.0
- Staff
- 8.2
- Value for money
- 7.6
- Free Wifi
- 8.0
Rooms, food and facilities
Families: Booking.com lists family rooms.
Parking: Booking.com lists free parking. Ask the hotel to confirm a space.
Accessibility: Booking.com lists facilities for disabled guests. Ask the hotel what suits your needs.
Amenities
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Lifts
- Tea and coffee maker in rooms
Who it suits
- Guests with a car: free parking is listed and the Haram is about 7 minutes by road
- Families: Booking.com lists family rooms and an elevator
Questions about Gelnar Upscale Hotel
- How far is Gelnar Upscale Hotel from the Haram?
- It is 2.6 km from courtyard gate 337. The drive is 4.8 km, about 7 minutes.
- What is the nearest women's entrance?
- Uhud Gate (23) is the nearest women's entrance, 2,700 m from the hotel. Plan on a car or taxi for this trip.
- Does the hotel have parking?
- Booking.com lists free parking. Ask the hotel to confirm a space.
- Can families stay together?
- Booking.com lists family rooms. Check the room size when you book.
- How accessible is it?
- Booking.com lists facilities for disabled guests and an elevator. Ask the hotel what suits your needs.
- How far is it from the airport?
- The airport is 15.7 km away, about 20 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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