Medina Homestay
Stay with a local family in Medina near the Prophet’s Mosque. Visit historic sites, sit with scholars, practice Arabic in daily life, and share traditional meals in a home filled with faith, culture, and conversation — all during your Umrah or spiritual visit.
Stay Minutes From
The Prophet’s Mosque in Medina
Live with a local Medina family during your Umrah or visit. Walk to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi daily and explore hidden areas most tourists never see — guided by your host.
Live with a Medina Family
Walk Through
Islamic History in Medina
Let your host guide you to Uhud, Quba, the Seven Mosques, and other historical places across Medina — each one a living chapter of Islamic history.
Visit Historic Places in Medina
Live With
a Medina Family
Stay in a real Medina home. Share meals, stories, and daily life with a local host — a true homestay, not just accommodation.
Book a Family Stay
Cook, Taste
& Share Local Medina Meals
Shop in local markets, learn traditional recipes, and enjoy authentic home-cooked dishes with your Medina host family.
Explore Medina Food Experiences
Sit With
Islamic Scholars in Medina
Your Medina hosts can connect you to circles of knowledge, lessons in the Prophet’s Mosque, and trusted local scholars.
Meet Scholars in Medina
Practice Arabic
With Your Medina Host
Learn Arabic naturally in daily life — at home, in shops, or on the street — with real Medina families guiding you through every conversation.
Practice Arabic in Medina
Medina isn’t meant to be “just a hotel”
If you want a Medina stay that feels personal, calm, and meaningful…
Many visitors come for Umrah or a spiritual visit, but still leave without touching the warmth of local life. If this sounds familiar, a family homestay may be what you’re looking for.
- You’re coming to Medina for Umrah or a spiritual visit, and want more than a hotel corridor.
- You want to stay minutes from Al-Masjid An-Nabawi in a home filled with faith.
- You want Islamic history explained as living stories — not rushed tour stops.
- You hope to meet people of knowledge and benefit from their presence.
- You value home-cooked meals, hospitality, and genuine connection.
- You’d love to practice Arabic naturally through friendly daily conversation.
- Your schedule needs flexibility — without losing depth or quality.
Make your stay feel like Medina
Reserve a Medina family homestay near the Prophet’s Mosque
Popular dates fill quickly in Umrah seasons
Secure your preferred timing early — especially around peak Umrah periods — and choose the family stay that fits your visit.
- Stay with a Medina family just minutes from Al-Masjid An-Nabawi.
- Visit special areas inside the mosque that most people never see.
- Walk through history with your host — Uhud, Quba, and sacred sites.
- Sit with people of knowledge and feel the spiritual heartbeat of the city.
- Share home-cooked meals made with love and tradition.
- Cook, taste, and trade together in a home filled with faith.
- Practice Arabic through friendly conversation in real daily life.
- MedinaHomestays isn’t just a place to sleep — it’s where your journey becomes part of the city.
Tip: If your dates are flexible, we can match you with the best home near Al-Masjid An-Nabawi.
Book With Peace of Mind
We want you to feel total confidence choosing a Medina family homestay — especially if you’re visiting for Umrah, Hajj, or a spiritual journey near Al-Masjid An-Nabawi.
That’s why every stay includes clear expectations upfront: home details, house rules, and what’s included — so you know what to expect before you arrive.
You can also message us anytime if you want help choosing the right home for your needs (quiet spiritual stay, cultural immersion, family meals, Arabic conversation, or guided historical walks).
See our Terms for full booking and policy details.
Frequently asked questions
These are the questions we hear most from guests coming from the USA, Canada, the UK and Europe for Umrah and visits to Al-Masjid An-Nabawi. Each answer is designed to help you really understand what MedinaHomestays offers.
Q1
What is MedinaHomestays?
MedinaHomestays is a curated platform where you can book a homestay in Medina with a local family near Al-Masjid An-Nabawi. Instead of a standard hotel, you stay in a real home and share daily life, meals, and spiritual moments with your hosts.
Q2
How is staying with a Medina family different from a hotel?
A hotel gives you a room. A MedinaHomestay gives you a home. You wake up in a lived-in Medina neighborhood, walk to the masjid with your host, drink tea in the living room, and hear real stories about life next to the Prophet’s Mosque. It feels like visiting relatives, not checking into a front desk.
Q3
What kind of families will I live with in Medina?
You stay with ordinary Medina families who pray in the local masjid, cook their own food, and know the rhythm of the city. Many are descendants of families who have lived in Medina for generations and love to welcome guests of Allah and His Messenger ﷺ with warmth, simplicity, and sincere du‘a.
Q4
Will my stay support local Medina families directly?
Yes. When you book through MedinaHomestays, your stay directly supports the host family who opens their doors for you. Your booking helps them cover living costs while they serve guests of the Haram, making your trip a form of ethical, community-focused travel.
Q5
Can MedinaHomestays help me plan my days around the Prophet’s Mosque and historic sites?
Your host family is your local guide in daily life. Many can suggest the best times to visit Al-Masjid An-Nabawi, show you how to reach Quba and Uhud with proper adab, and share which nearby masajid and streets hold beautiful stories from the Seerah. You don’t just see Medina – you learn how to move through it with respect and calm.