Pasar Siti Khadijah is the beating heart of Kota Bharu — the famous central market where Kelantan’s women traders sell fresh produce, batik, songket and the state’s best breakfast. If the market is on your itinerary, it makes sense to stay close to it. Both of our Muslim-friendly hotels sit within minutes, so you can wake up, walk over for nasi kerabu, and be back before check-out.
Here is how the two compare for a stay near the market.
The closest stay: Hotel Ma’Wa
Hotel Ma’Wa is the closest of our hotels to Pasar Siti Khadijah — about 200 metres, a 3-minute walk away. It is a boutique stay on Jalan Pintu Pong, just 80 metres from Chinatown, which makes it an easy base for exploring old Kota Bharu on foot.
- About a 3-minute walk to the market
- 80 metres from Chinatown
- Prayer-ready rooms (qibla, prayer mat and Al-Quran) and a halal café
- Rooms from RM 158/night, breakfast included
If walking distance to the market is your priority, this is the one.
The city-centre flagship: Hotel Salaam Suites
Hotel Salaam Suites is our flagship in the heart of Kota Bharu, directly beside Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II (HRPZ II). It is a short 8-minute drive to Pasar Siti Khadijah, and adds complimentary gym and laundry on top of daily breakfast and prayer-ready rooms.
- About 8 minutes by car to the market
- Beside HRPZ II Hospital — handy for medical visitors
- Complimentary gym and laundry, daily breakfast
- Rooms from RM 128/night, breakfast included
About Pasar Siti Khadijah
Housed in a distinctive octagonal building, Pasar Siti Khadijah is run almost entirely by women — a Kelantan tradition. The ground floor brims with fruit, vegetables, fish and spices; the upper floors are the place for batik, songket, telekung and local handicraft.
Come early. The market is liveliest in the morning, when stalls serve nasi dagang, nasi kerabu and freshly made kuih. It is as much a place to eat breakfast as it is to shop.
Nearby: Chinatown (80 m) · Pasar Siti Khadijah (200 m) · Kota Bharu city centre · Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (15 min).
Frequently asked
Which hotel is closest to Pasar Siti Khadijah? Hotel Ma’Wa is the closest — about 200 metres, a 3-minute walk. Hotel Salaam Suites is a short 8-minute drive away.
Are the hotels near Pasar Siti Khadijah Muslim-friendly? Yes. Both Hotel Ma’Wa and Hotel Salaam Suites are fully Muslim-friendly, with prayer amenities in every room and halal dining.
How much are rooms near Pasar Siti Khadijah? Rooms start from RM 128/night at Hotel Salaam Suites and RM 158/night at Hotel Ma’Wa, with daily breakfast included.
Is Pasar Siti Khadijah within walking distance? From Hotel Ma’Wa, yes — about a 3-minute walk. From Hotel Salaam Suites it is a short 8-minute drive.
