Golden Tulip Al Shakreen

Golden Tulip Al Shakreen is a budget hotel on Abdulaziz Bin Saleh Street (also called Abu Ayyub Al Ansari Street) in the Bani Khidrah district of central Madinah, Saudi Arabia, about 320 m in a straight line from Masjid an-Nabawi. Tripadvisor places it opposite the Bab Al Salam gate, which makes it one of the closest hotels to the mosque at a budget price. Bani Khidrah lies on the south-eastern side of the Prophet's Mosque, near the direction of the Al-Baqi cemetery, and the surrounding streets are dense with hotels, shops, cafes and money changers. The Haramain high-speed rail station and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport are several kilometres away and are reached by taxi, ride-hailing or arranged transfer. The hotel belongs to the Golden Tulip brand, a recognisable mid-market name, and the building is a mid-rise or high-rise property with a practical, pilgrim-oriented character rather than a resort atmosphere. Rooms are air-conditioned and served by lifts. Typical categories include double or twin rooms, family rooms and suites, with availability to be confirmed at booking. An on-site restaurant serves guests, and breakfast is usually the key meal for visitors leaving early for dawn prayers; guests should confirm opening hours and what the rate includes, and the nearby streets also hold many small eateries serving inexpensive meals. No spa, pool or fitness facilities are confirmed in the available listings. Service is practical, covering luggage, transport and prayer-time logistics, and the hotel suits families, groups and independent travellers who value proximity over extra amenities. October 2026 listings put rates at roughly SAR 255 to 600 per night, rising sharply in Ramadan, the Hajj season and school holidays, when the closest budget hotels sell out early. Hotel stays are open to all visitors with a valid visa, while the mosque precinct is restricted to Muslims.