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Bab al-Rahmah (Gate 3) at a glance

Bab al-Rahmah, also known as Gate 3, is a western-wall gate of Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah.

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rated 4 stars or more
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with free parking

Nearest:Al Madina Golden Hotel· 300 m

One Inn Hotel Fully Renovated

400 m · about 5 min walk to Bab al-Rahmah (Gate 3) · Medina
Room ServiceFamily RoomsFree Wi-Fi
7.2Good2065 reviews
7.2Good2065 reviews
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Al Madina Golden Hotel

395 m · about 5 min walk to Bab al-Rahmah (Gate 3) · Medina
Fitness CenterGardenMeeting
7.4Good1129 reviews
7.4Good1129 reviews
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Roaa Alandalus Platinum Hotel

330 m · about 4 min walk to Bab al-Rahmah (Gate 3) · Medina
Room ServiceOn-site parkingAccessible parking
6.0Pleasant653 reviews
6.0Pleasant653 reviews
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Roaa Alandalus Platinum Hotel

355 m · about 5 min walk to Bab al-Rahmah (Gate 3) · Medina
Family Rooms
6.0Pleasant1 reviews
6.0Pleasant1 reviews
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Madinah Manazeli Hotel

325 m · about 4 min walk to Bab al-Rahmah (Gate 3) · Medina
Family roomFamily
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New Madina Hotel By IHG

475 m · about 6 min walk to Bab al-Rahmah (Gate 3) · Medina
Free ParkingAirport ShuttleMeeting
8.1V. good1707 reviews
8.1V. good1707 reviews
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Golden Tulip Al Shakreen

460 m · about 6 min walk to Bab al-Rahmah (Gate 3) · Medina
MeetingRoom ServiceSafety Deposit Box
6.8Pleasant2764 reviews
6.8Pleasant2764 reviews
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Gewar Alandalus hotel

490 m · about 7 min walk to Bab al-Rahmah (Gate 3) · Medina
Fitness CenterBusiness CenterMeeting
7.9Good240 reviews
7.9Good240 reviews
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Nusk Al Madinah

450 m · about 6 min walk to Bab al-Rahmah (Gate 3) · Medina
Airport ShuttleRoom ServiceSafety Deposit Box
7.2Good222 reviews
7.2Good222 reviews
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Manar Al Eiman Hotel

485 m · about 6 min walk to Bab al-Rahmah (Gate 3) · Medina
On-site parking24-Hour Front Desk
4.9Average218 reviews
4.9Average218 reviews
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About Bab al-Rahmah (Gate 3)

Gate number
Gate 3
Named after
A woman whose house faced it
Places to stay within 300 m
24

Bab al-Rahmah's earlier name

Bab al-Rahmah was originally called Bab Atikah, after a woman whose house faced the gate. During Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him)’s expansion, another gate on the western wall, Al-Salam, was added. The gate is now known as Bab al-Rahmah, or the Gate of Mercy.

Gate 3 on the western wall

Bab al-Rahmah is a gate on the western wall of Masjid an-Nabawi. The map places Bab al-Hijrah (Gate 4) and Bab Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (Gate 2) closest to it. The neighbouring gate positions give you a simple way to match this entrance with the area around a nearby stay.

Nearby gates around Bab al-Rahmah

Distances are straight-line map distances. Bab al-Hijrah (Gate 4) is about 16 m from Bab al-Rahmah, and Bab Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (Gate 2) is about 20 m away. Bab al-Salam (Gate 1) is about 34 m away, while Bab Quba (Gate 5) is about 75 m away.

Places to stay near Gate 3

The listings on this site show 24 places to stay within 300 m of Bab al-Rahmah, including 4 hotels. They show 71 places to stay within 500 m.

Gate facts checked on 23 October 2026. Hotel numbers come from the places to stay listed on this site.

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Bab al-Rahmah beside the Haram

The name at Gate 3

Bab al-Rahmah is Gate 3, and its official name is recorded as Bab al-Rahmah (Bab Atika). The name gives visitors a clear way to refer to this entrance when arranging to meet others or describing where they entered. Its position among the numbered gates also connects it with the nearby entrances on this side of the masjid.

Near the neighbouring gates

These close gate positions place Bab al-Rahmah among several neighbouring options for entering or leaving the Haram. The nearby stays listed on this site are in Central Haram and Bani Khidrah.

Access and visit arrangements

Entry to the Masjid an-Nabawi does not require a permit, and the mosque is open around the clock. Wheelchairs are available at Al-Rahmah Gate. For a visit to the Rawdah, a Nusuk appointment is needed; check the Nusuk app for booking and entry arrangements. Nusuk says entry requires a QR code and that men and women have separate visit times. The mosque also has separate prayer areas for men and women.

Allow extra time after salah

After salah, worshippers leave through the mosque’s gates, which are described as busy at peak times. Crowds at the mosque also increase during Ramadan’s last ten nights, particularly on the 27th night and the night of the Quran’s completion. If your visit falls at one of these times, allow extra time to move between the masjid and your accommodation, and follow the Haram’s signs and staff for current access arrangements.

Bab al-Rahmah Through the Expansions

Bab al-Rahmah was one of the three doors of the Prophet’s ﷺ own mosque and stood in its western wall, where it was called Bab Atika. The earlier name recalled Atika, a woman whose house faced the gate; accounts describe her ancestry differently. The Prophet ﷺ began building the mosque in Rabi al-Awwal of 1 AH (September 622 CE), and it was finished in Shawwal (April 623 CE).

The first mosque had a stone foundation, mud-brick walls, palm-trunk columns and a roof of palm fronds over the qibla side. Its three doors changed when the qibla turned from Jerusalem to the Kaaba: the south door was closed and a north door opened. Bab al-Rahmah’s name, meaning Gate of Mercy, is traced to a report in Sahih al-Bukhari about rain falling for seven days after a man asked the Prophet ﷺ for rain at the mosque. The gate was also called Bab al-Souk because it led to the market.

In Mamluk times, Bab al-Rahmah was one of four main doors kept open as most older doors were closed. In 888 AH (1483 CE), Sultan Qaitbay (may Allah have mercy on him) built a small minaret outside the wall near the gate, and a madrasa and ribat were built between Bab al-Rahmah and Bab al-Salam in his time. The minaret, known as the Bab al-Rahmah minaret, was removed during the first Saudi expansion.

Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent (may Allah have mercy on him) renewed Bab al-Rahmah, with an inscription on each side naming the Prophet ﷺ as a mercy to the worlds and listing Ottoman sultans from Suleiman to Osman Bey (may Allah have mercy on him). The rebuilding of Sultan Abdulmejid I (may Allah have mercy on him) renewed the gate again; five gates were renewed in that rebuilding, including Bab al-Rahmah on the west. The first Saudi expansion’s work towards the west stopped at Bab al-Rahmah, which received a pointed-arch portal above the Ottoman tughras and inscriptions. It is entrance 3 and has a single door.

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Bab al-Rahmah (Gate 3) at a glance

places to stay within 500 m
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places to stay within 1 km
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rated 4 stars or more
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with free parking
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Nearest:Al Madina Golden Hotel· 300 m

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Gates next to Bab al-Rahmah (Gate 3)

Where the gates are

Where the gates are: Bab al-Rahmah (Gate 3)Aerial view of Masjid an-Nabawi from the south-south-west with the numbered gates. The Green Dome stands over the Prophet's chamber; the Qibla is to the south.123457–910–1112–1416–17181920–222324–2628–3031–3233–353738394041
  • Gate (tap to open its page)
  • This gate
  • Women's entrance
  • Green Dome, over the Prophet's ﷺ chamber
  • Minaret
  • Umbrellas: courtyards and plazas
  • Sliding dome (27 in the roof)

ⓘ Map data

Gate positions from OpenStreetMap. The highlighted dot is this gate; the numbers are gate numbers.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which places to stay here have free parking?

70 of them list free parking, for example Al Madina Golden Hotel, Golden Tulip Al Shakreen, New Madina Hotel By IHG.

Which place to stay is closest to Bab al-Rahmah (Gate 3)?

Madinah Manazeli Hotel, about 330 m away.

What is Bab al-Rahmah's gate number?

Bab al-Rahmah is Gate 3 at Masjid an-Nabawi. It was originally known as Bab Atikah and is also called the Gate of Mercy.

Which gate is closest to Bab al-Rahmah?

Bab al-Hijrah (Gate 4) is the closest listed neighbouring gate, at about 16 m in a straight line. Bab Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (Gate 2) is about 20 m away.

How many hotels are near Gate 3?

The listings on this site show 4 hotels among 24 places to stay within 300 m of Bab al-Rahmah. Within 500 m, the listings show 71 places to stay.

Why is it called Bab al-Rahmah?

Bab al-Rahmah means Gate of Mercy. The gate was originally called Bab Atikah, after a woman whose house faced it.

Are there any booking fees?

No. We charge no booking fees. Hotel taxes and any charges set by the property are separate.