Madina Hotel, Charminar
6 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/hyderabad·8 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Madina Hotel near Charminar is a biryani spot that multiple locals recommend, with some saying its mutton biryani beats the nearby Shadab. It also appears on one local's ranked list of Hyderabad biryanis. A couple of people warn they had bad experiences there, so quality may vary.
Address
H.No. 21-1-1040, 1045, Madina hotel - Since 1947, Madina Building, 1072 to 1078, Pathergatti Rd, Charminar, Ghansi Bazaar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500002, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Mutton biryani
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Says its authentic mutton biryani is even better than Shadab's.
Suggests Madina near Charminar if willing to travel a bit further.
Agrees they also had a bad experience there.
Ranks it fifth in their biryani list.
Lists it as a best pick.
Claims Madina's biryani is far better than Shadab's.
Madina across the road is ten times better than Shadab.
Had a poor firsthand experience, calling its biryani among the city's worst and complaining about quantity and price.
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Last verified 17/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.