Hotels in Palestinian Territory

Hotels in Palestine: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Palestine cost?

The price depends on the city, the standard and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. Stays are inexpensive, and the most options are in Bethlehem, the main pilgrimage destination. Around Christmas, prices in Bethlehem rise sharply.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Palestine: most popular cities

Most travellers stay in the West Bank, close to religious sites and historic old towns. These are the destinations chosen most often:

• Bethlehem. The most popular destination, with the Church of the Nativity. The widest choice of hotels and guesthouses, busiest in winter.
• Ramallah. The administrative and cultural centre, with the liveliest city life, cafes and modern hotels.
• Jericho. One of the oldest cities in the world, in the hot Jordan Valley. A base for archaeological sites and the Dead Sea.
• Hebron. A UNESCO-listed Old City with the Tomb of the Patriarchs. A traditional centre of crafts and markets.
• Nablus. A historic old town, soap workshops and local cuisine, including the famous knafeh dessert.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Palestine

This is a destination for those interested in the history, religion and culture of the Middle East.

• Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. One of the most important sites in Christianity, on the UNESCO list.
• Old City of Hebron. Historic buildings and the Tomb of the Patriarchs, also on the UNESCO list.
• Jericho and Hisham's Palace. Ancient ruins, mosaics and one of the oldest continuously inhabited places.
• Nablus old town. Covered bazaars, traditional soap workshops and knafeh straight from the oven.
• Ramallah. Museums, cafes and a local cultural scene, good for getting to know modern Palestine.

How much does a trip to Palestine cost

Daily costs are moderate. The main currency in circulation is the Israeli new shekel (ILS), with US dollars and Jordanian dinars also used. A meal at a local restaurant is a few dozen shekels. Hotels and larger venues take cards, but at markets and on transport cash is better. ATMs are in the cities.

When is the best time to visit Palestine

The most pleasant time is spring from March to May and autumn from September to November, when it is warm but not scorching. Summer can be hot, especially in the Jordan Valley around Jericho. In winter, Bethlehem and its surroundings get crowded and pricier over the Christmas period, when pilgrims arrive.

Getting to and around Palestine

The Palestinian Territories have no operating passenger airport, so travellers arrive via neighbouring airports, usually completing the trip overland. Across the West Bank, shared vans known as service and intercity buses run, while within cities there are taxis and minibuses. Distances are short, so cities like Bethlehem, Ramallah and Jericho are easy to combine in one trip. Expect checkpoints along the way.

Example stays in Palestine

The offer is mainly mid-range hotels and guesthouses. The most properties are in Bethlehem, where prices start from about ₪160 a night and the choice grows as the pilgrimage season nears. Ramallah has more modern city hotels, while in Jericho and Hebron intimate guesthouses and family-run places prevail.