Northern District · Israel
Where to stay in Nazareth
Nazareth is a city in Northern District, Israel, home to about 83,000 people. This guide covers 1 hotel in Nazareth, with about 152 rooms between them.
- Places to stay in this guide
- 1
- Best months
- March to May, October and November
- Nearest airport
- HFA27 km · Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport
- Currency
- ILSnew shekel
- Time zone
- Asia/Jerusalem
- Language
- Hebrew
About
About Nazareth
Nazareth is the largest city in the Northern District of Israel. In 2024 its population was 75,704.
Nazareth is best known as the home of Joseph and Mary and hence also Jesus, although the New Testament states that he was born in Bethlehem. A number of Christian holy places in Nazareth are associated with the Annunciation, the childhood and the early ministry of Jesus.
Wikipedia and Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; excerpted.
Things to do
What to see and do in Nazareth
See
- The Basilica of the Annunciation
- Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
- St. Joseph’s Church
- Mary’s Well
- Basilica of Jesus the Adolescent
- Mensa Christi Church
- Christ Church
- El Mas-jad El Abiad
- Nabi Saeen Mosque
- Nazareth Village
- El-Babour Spice Shop
- Diwan El Lajun
Do
- Hike the Nativity Trail
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Where to stay
Places to stay in Nazareth
1 place to stay from the chains this guide covers, each linked to its own website.
| Place to stay | Rooms |
|---|---|
| Marys Well Nazareth hotel | 152 |
Where to stay
More hotels in Nazareth
14 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Fauzi Azar Inn | 0.4 km | |
| Al Bishara Guest House | 0.4 km | |
| Al Hakim Boutique Hotel Old Town Nazareth | 0.4 km | |
| Golden Crown Old City Hotel | 0.7 km | |
| Michel House | 0.3 km | |
| Mul Hayar | 10.8 km | |
| Nazareth Guesthouse | 1.0 km | |
| Plaza Nazareth Illit Hotel | 1.7 km | |
| Ramada by Wyndham Nazareth | 1.3 km | |
| St. Gabriel Hotel Nazareth | 0.6 km | |
| Tabar Hotel | 1.2 km | |
| Tabor Land Guest House | 15.0 km | |
| Villa Nazareth Hotel | 0.6 km | |
| Vitrage Guest House | 0.3 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Nazareth
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Nazareth are March to May, October and November. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; January is the wettest, with about 152 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Nazareth: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (HFA), about 27 km from the city centre in a straight line; Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV, 86 km) and Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ, 104 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
The main bus route is bus 331 from Haifa. It runs along the main street of Nazareth and its station is very close to The Basilica of the Annunciation. Half of its trips depart and end in Downtown Haifa. And Half from HaMifratz central bus station at the eastern entrance of Haifa. It runs every 15 minutes on average. And it works continuously even on Saturdays. Unlike most public transportation in Israel. So unlike most Israeli cities, you can visit it on Saturday by public transportation from another city. From Jerusalem to the center of Nazareth, bus 955 arrives 5 times a day.
Getting around
Prepare for some of the area's worst driving. Traffic is typically on the heavy side, roads are not well-signed nor well-maintained, and parking is rather haphazard. Beware of sharp switchbacks and small, winding roads with no exit—these are cramped, crazy streets. Driving in this town is doable, but for the brave of heart. GPS is a must, but not entirely trustworthy. Central Nazareth can be easily covered on foot.
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HFA · Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport
TLV · Ben Gurion International Airport
ADJ · Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Nazareth
Eat
The city’s many restaurants provide a full gastronomic experience in all types of Arab cuisine. Any visit to Nazareth must allow time to enjoy to the full the renowned and delicious local tradition of welcoming diners. Note, Nazareth's kenafeh is by far not as good as in Nablus.
Drink
Right behind Mary's Well is a restaurant/bar called Al Bayat "The House". You can find pretty much any kind of alcoholic drink you like there and an extensive menu of international fusion cuisine. Locals like the outdoor patio for a local Palestinian beer called Taybeh, "Tasty" with complimentary pretzels and peanuts. Local musicians also play some nights.
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Questions
Nazareth: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Nazareth?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Nazareth are March to May, October and November. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; January is the wettest, with about 152 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Nazareth?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (HFA), about 27 km from the city centre in a straight line; Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV, 86 km) and Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ, 104 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Nazareth?
new shekel (ILS).
Nearby
Destinations near Nazareth
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.