Golden Tulip Al Zahabi

About Golden Tulip Al Zahabi

Louvre Hotels Group's Golden Tulip brand runs this 183-room property in the Northern Central Area. It is also listed as Al-Zahabi Hotel, and its Arabic name is جولدن توليب الذهبي. The brand gives the address as opposite Gate No. 338, while Booking.com places it in front of women's gate number 25. Medina Restaurant serves the breakfast buffet and other meals. Booking.com also names Al Rawdah, for Indonesian, local, Asian and international halal food, and Golden Coffee Shop. Other services include room service, a 24-hour front desk, lifts, free Wi-Fi, laundry, luggage storage, a concierge and safety deposit boxes. Booking.com and Trip.com list a gym, and HalalBooking and Trip.com list a business centre. The brand gives Standard King and two-bed rooms as 11 square metres. Booking.com guests score it 8.3 out of 10 from 3,724 reviews.

Walking from Golden Tulip Al Zahabi to the Haram

• Courtyard: Gate 339 is the nearest courtyard entrance, about 70 m on foot (1 min).
• Nearest general door: King Fahd Gates (20-22), about 260 m (4 min).
• Nearest women's entrance: Uthman ibn Affan Gates (24-26), about 210 m (3 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.

Rooms, food and facilities

Room types: Standard King Room, Haram View, Standard Triple Room, Haram View, Standard Two Single Beds, City View, Standard Triple Room, City View, Standard Quadruple Room, City View, Junior Suite, Haram View, Executive Suite, Haram View, Suite, City View, Imperial Room, City View, Imperial Room, Haram View.

Food and drink

• Medina Restaurant: breakfast buffet and other meals
• Al Rawdah (مطعم الروضة): Indonesian, local, Asian and international halal food
• Golden Coffee Shop: pastries and drinks

Haram view: Standard King, Standard Triple, Junior Suite, Executive Suite and Imperial rooms can be booked with a Haram view, and other categories have a city view. Standard Triple and Imperial rooms come in both, so check the room name before you pay.

Families: The brand sells Standard Triple rooms for 3 adults, Standard Quadruple city-view rooms for 4 adults, and Imperial rooms for 3 adults and 2 children aged 0-12. Booking.com adds a Family Suite City View with 3 twin beds, and says cribs and extra beds are not available.

Breakfast: A buffet runs at Medina Restaurant, daily from 06:30 to 10:30 according to the brand, though Trip.com gives 07:00-10:00. Booking.com says suhoor replaces breakfast during Ramadan.

Parking: Ask the hotel whether parking is on site and free. The brand's website says it is complimentary, but it also shows free parking, self-parking and valet as not available.

Airport transfer: Do not count on a hotel transfer, and ask the hotel before you travel. Trip.com says it does not provide airport transfers, and the brand lists no transfer service.

Accessibility: The brand lists a lift, a step-free entrance, and guide dogs welcome at no extra cost, though other pets are not allowed. Booking.com lists wheelchair access, a lowered sink, a raised toilet and a toilet with grab rails.

The brand gives Standard King and two-bed rooms as 11 square metres, and the Haram-view triple as 18 square metres.

Booking.com says children over 5 are welcome, and those aged 13 and above are charged as adults.

Booking.com says payment before arrival by bank transfer is required, and it lists cash as the payment method.

Booking.com says bedding in rooms, especially suites, may differ during the Hajj period and cannot be changed.

The brand says the hotel is smoke-free, but HalalBooking lists a designated smoking area, so ask if this matters to you.

Amenities

• Free Wi-Fi
• Restaurant
• Breakfast available
• Coffee shop
• Room service
• 24-hour front desk
• Air conditioning
• Lifts
• Family rooms
• Triple rooms
• Quadruple rooms
• Suites
• Haram-view rooms
• Laundry service
• Luggage storage
• Concierge
• Business centre
• Gym
• Accessible rooms
• Non-smoking rooms
• Safety deposit box

Who it suits

• Elderly pilgrims: courtyard gate 339 is about a 1-minute walk, and the brand lists lifts and a step-free entrance
• Women attending prayers: a mapped women's entrance, the Uthman ibn Affan Gates (24-26), is 210 m from the hotel
• Wheelchair users: Booking.com lists wheelchair access, a lowered sink, a raised toilet and grab rails
• Groups and families: quadruple rooms take 4 adults, and Imperial rooms take 3 adults and 2 children

Questions about Golden Tulip Al Zahabi

How far is Golden Tulip Al Zahabi from Masjid an-Nabawi?

It is 70 m on foot to courtyard gate 339, about a 1-minute walk. The mosque's doors are further: the Uthman ibn Affan Gates (24-26) are 210 m away and the King Fahd Gates (20-22) are 260 m away. The hotel stands on the north-east side of the mosque.

Which women's entrance is closest to Golden Tulip Al Zahabi?

The Uthman ibn Affan Gates (24-26) are the closest door mapped as a women's entrance, at 210 m. Booking.com describes the hotel as in front of women's gate number 25.

Does Golden Tulip Al Zahabi have rooms with a Haram view?

Yes, but only in some room categories. The brand sells Haram-view Standard King, Standard Triple, Junior Suite, Executive Suite and Imperial rooms, and the other categories have a city view. Standard Triple and Imperial rooms come in both views, so check the room name before you pay.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 16:00 and check-out is at 12:00, according to the brand. Booking.com gives check-out as 12:00-12:30 and HalalBooking says before 12:30, so confirm with the front desk if you need the extra time.

Is there food and breakfast at the hotel?

Yes, Medina Restaurant serves a breakfast buffet and other meals. The brand gives breakfast as 06:30 to 10:30 daily and Trip.com gives 07:00-10:00, so check the times on arrival. Booking.com says suhoor replaces breakfast during Ramadan.

Does Golden Tulip Al Zahabi have family rooms?

Yes, it sells rooms for 3 to 5 people. Standard Triple rooms take 3 adults, Standard Quadruple city-view rooms take 4 adults, and Imperial rooms take 3 adults and 2 children aged 0-12. Booking.com also sells a Family Suite City View with 3 twin beds, and says cribs and extra beds are not available.

Is parking free at Golden Tulip Al Zahabi?

It is not clear, so ask the hotel before you drive. The brand's website says on-site parking is complimentary, but it also shows free parking, self-parking and valet as not available.

How far is the hotel from Madinah airport and the Haramain station?

The airport is 16.7 km away, about 22 minutes by road, and the Haramain station is 15.0 km away, about 17 minutes by road. Do not count on a hotel transfer: Trip.com says the hotel does not provide one and the brand lists no transfer service, so ask the hotel.

Plan the rest of your stay

• Madinah airport to Masjid an-Nabawi: taxi, bus and transfers
• First visit to Masjid an-Nabawi: gates, etiquette and tips
• Nusuk app: Rawdah and Umrah permits
• Best time to visit Madinah: weather, crowds and prices
• Prayer times in Madinah today