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Bab al-Nisa (Gate 39) at a glance

Bab al-Nisa, also called Bab an-Nisa, is Gate 39 on the east side of Masjid an-Nabawi.

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with free parking

Nearest:Gewar Alandalus hotel· 320 m

New Madina Hotel By IHG

490 m · about 7 min walk to Bab al-Nisa (Gate 39) · Medina
Free ParkingAirport ShuttleMeeting
8.1V. good1707 reviews
8.1V. good1707 reviews
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JAYDEN HOTEL

About 490 m from Bab al-Nisa (Gate 39) · Medina
MeetingRoom ServiceSafety Deposit Box
8.9V. good1975 reviews
8.9V. good1975 reviews
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Gewar Alandalus hotel

425 m · about 6 min walk to Bab al-Nisa (Gate 39) · Medina
Fitness CenterBusiness CenterMeeting
7.9Good240 reviews
7.9Good240 reviews
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Roaa Alandalus Platinum Hotel

470 m · about 6 min walk to Bab al-Nisa (Gate 39) · Medina
Room ServiceOn-site parkingAccessible parking
6.0Pleasant653 reviews
6.0Pleasant653 reviews
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Roaa Alandalus Platinum Hotel

495 m · about 7 min walk to Bab al-Nisa (Gate 39) · Medina
Family Rooms
6.0Pleasant1 reviews
6.0Pleasant1 reviews
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Maysan AL Taqwa

About 420 m from Bab al-Nisa (Gate 39) · Medina
Room ServiceExpress Check-InElevator
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Gewar Alandalus hotel

425 m · about 6 min walk to Bab al-Nisa (Gate 39) · Medina
Elevator24-Hour SecurityFree Wi-Fi
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Madinah Manazeli Hotel

465 m · about 6 min walk to Bab al-Nisa (Gate 39) · Medina
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The Oberoi Madina

600 m · about 8 min walk to Bab al-Nisa (Gate 39) · Medina
Free ParkingFitness CenterBusiness Center
8.9V. good1423 reviews
8.9V. good1423 reviews
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Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah

580 m · about 8 min walk to Bab al-Nisa (Gate 39) · Medina
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8.4V. good3620 reviews
8.4V. good3620 reviews
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Masjid an-Nabawi gates

About Bab al-Nisa (Gate 39)

Gate number
39
Side of the mosque
East side
Named after
Women
Women's access
Designated for women
Places to stay within 300 m
24

About Bab al-Nisa

Bab al-Nisa is Gate 39 of Masjid an-Nabawi. Its official name is Bab an-Nisa, meaning “Gate of the Women.” The gate is designated for women to enter and leave the mosque. The name and designation make it distinct among the gates near this part of the masjid.

Bab al-Nisa on the east side

Bab al-Nisa is on the east side of Masjid an-Nabawi. The mosque has separate prayer areas designated for women, and its official map marks a Women's Eastern Section and women's courtyards on the east side. The gate's designation is for women entering and leaving the mosque.

Gates beside Bab al-Nisa

Distances are straight-line map distances. Bab Jibril, Gate 40, is about 10 m from Bab al-Nisa, Gate 39. Bab Bilal, Gate 38, is about 25 m away, and Bab al-Baqi, Gate 41, is about 41 m away. These neighbouring gate numbers run from 38 to 41 around this side of the masjid.

Stays near Bab al-Nisa

The listings on this site show 24 places to stay within 300 m of Bab al-Nisa, including 4 hotels. Within 500 m, the listings show 76 places to stay.

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

Masjid an-Nabawi gates

Bab al-Nisa and its eastern setting

A gate designated for women

Bab al-Nisa, also officially named Bab an-Nisa, means “Gate of Women.” Gate 39 is designated for women to enter and leave Masjid an-Nabawi, and it is on the east side. The mosque has separate prayer areas for women. For a visit to the Rawdah, an appointment through the Nusuk app is needed; check the app for current arrangements. Access arrangements change, so follow the Haram's signs and staff.

East side and nearby gates

From this eastern entrance, nearby gates include Bab Jibril (Gate 40), Bab Bilal (Gate 38) and Bab al-Baqi (Gate 41). Bab Jibril is the closest of these on the map, with Bab Bilal and Bab al-Baqi also nearby. Bab al-Rahmah (Gate 3) is another neighbouring gate shown on the map. The mosque’s gates can be busy at peak times after salah, as worshippers leave.

Jannat al-Baqi and nearby stays

Jannat al-Baqi is about 500 m in a straight line from Bab al-Nisa. Masjid al-Ghamama is also nearby, about 520 m away in a straight line. The stays listed around this gate are in the Central Haram district. The listings on this site show 24 stays within 300 m and 76 within 500 m of the gate.

Allow time after salah

If you are meeting someone after salah, choose a clear meeting point and allow time for the crowds leaving the mosque. Keep the gate name and number together when arranging to meet: Bab al-Nisa, Gate 39. For a Rawdah visit, check the Nusuk app for an appointment and the current entry arrangements before setting out.

Bab al-Nisa Through the Expansions

Most accounts place Bab al-Nisa among the three doors added in the expansion of Sayyiduna Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) in 17 AH, making six doors in total. On the eastern side, it stands alongside Bab Jibril; the Madinah Encyclopedia says its name recalls a remark about leaving the door for women. Accounts differ on its origin: some include Bab al-Nisa among the first mosque’s original doors, while a 2010 Saudi Press Agency report says a women’s door was added only after the expansion of Sayyiduna Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him).

The first mosque had three doors, and when the qibla turned from Jerusalem to the Kaaba, the Prophet ﷺ closed the southern door and opened one in the north wall. In 17 AH (638 CE), Sayyiduna Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) enlarged the mosque west, south and north, but not east, where the rooms of the Prophet’s ﷺ wives (may Allah be pleased with them) stood. The mosque’s doors rose to six, two each in the north, east and west walls; the building measured 140 by 120 cubits, about 4,088 square metres.

In Mamluk times, Bab al-Nisa was one of four main doors kept open, alongside Bab Jibril, Bab al-Salam and Bab al-Rahmah. The rebuilding of Abdulmejid I (may Allah have mercy on him) renewed Bab al-Nisa, one of five gates renewed in that work; the other doors were closed. The first Saudi expansion began at Bab al-Nisa on the eastern side and ran north to Bab Uthman.

The first Saudi expansion kept the earlier gates and added Bab King Abdulaziz on the east, Bab King Saud and Bab al-Siddiq on the west, and Bab Uthman and Bab Umar on the north. Bab al-Nisa is entrance 39 and has a single door.

Masjid an-Nabawi gates

Hotels nearest Bab al-Nisa (Gate 39)

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Bab al-Nisa (Gate 39) at a glance

places to stay within 500 m
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places to stay within 1 km
229
rated 4 stars or more
36
with free parking
87

Nearest:Gewar Alandalus hotel· 320 m

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Masjid an-Nabawi gates

Gates next to Bab al-Nisa (Gate 39)

Where the gates are

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  • 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?

61 of them list free parking, for example Gewar Alandalus hotel, New Madina Hotel By IHG, JAYDEN HOTEL.

Which place to stay is closest to Bab al-Nisa (Gate 39)?

Maysan AL Taqwa, about 420 m away.

What number is Bab al-Nisa?

Bab al-Nisa is Gate 39 of Masjid an-Nabawi, on the east side of the mosque.

Which gates are next to Bab al-Nisa?

Bab Jibril, Gate 40, is about 10 m away in a straight line. Bab Bilal, Gate 38, is about 25 m away, and Bab al-Baqi, Gate 41, is about 41 m away.

Does Bab al-Nisa have women's access?

Yes. Bab al-Nisa is designated for women to enter and leave Masjid an-Nabawi.

How many hotels are near Gate 39?

The listings on this site show 4 hotels within 300 m of Bab al-Nisa. The site lists 24 places to stay within that distance and 76 within 500 m.

What does Bab al-Nisa mean?

Bab al-Nisa means “Gate of the Women.” Its official name is Bab an-Nisa, and it is Gate 39 on the east side of Masjid an-Nabawi.

Are there any booking fees?

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