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Bat Yamבַּת יָם
Spend a day in Bat Yam for beach and quick shopping; stay one night only if you need a hotel near the promenade.
Bat Yam is a coastal suburb of Tel Aviv with a long beach, a small mall and a few budget hotels. It’s best for a half‑day beach stop or one night if you want to stay near the promenade.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- ILS
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, check)
- Airport
- TLV
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5Security advice in this region can change within a dayCheck your own government travel advice for Israel before…
- Middle East ↗Security advice in this region can change within a day; re-read your government's page before departure and again before any border or regional flight.
- Middle East ↗Public drunkenness, public displays of affection and offensive gestures or online posts can lead to arrest in the Gulf states and Iran; dress modestly outside beaches and hotels.
- Israel ↗Check your own government travel advice for Israel before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Israel ↗Entry rules, including any pre-arrival authorisation, depend on your passport and on the current border and security position; check the Population and Immigration Authority.
- Israel ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Israel before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bat Yam100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bat Yam, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cards work nearly everywhere; see Insurance & payments above for the insurance point that matters more.Israel-wide
- SafetyBat Yam is generally safe; stay alert on crowded beaches and keep valuables secure.
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 ambulance · 102 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTLV Ben Gurion Airport (Main international gateway, 20 km (12 mi) north).TLV Ben Gurion Airport (Main international gateway, 12 mi (20 km) north).
- Getting aroundCity is walkable; use Dan bus line 6 or any Tel Aviv‑area bus to the promenade.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café₪8–12
- Metro or bus ridePublic bus ridecheck₪6.90
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per personILS 120
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per roomILS 500
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per roomILS 800
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ILS 200 · Mid ILS 350 · High ILS 600
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TLV Ben Gurion Airport (Main international gateway, 20 km (12 mi) north)TLV Ben Gurion Airport (Main international gateway, 12 mi (20 km) north)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Care
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Care
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jan (7 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bat Yam: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Dec
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City is walkable; use Dan bus line 6 or any Tel Aviv‑area bus to the promenade. Two Israel Railways stations (Komemiyut, Yoseftal) run every 15–30 min. The Red Line Light Rail has nine stops in Bat Yam.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tel Aviv
goDoor to door: 15 min
Light rail Red Line or frequent bus (10–15 min)
Full range of museums, nightlife and restaurants.
Holon
goDoor to door: 10 min
Bus line 16 or 22 (10 min)
More museums and a larger promenade.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Arena Hotel
Formerly Leonardo Suites, on the promenade; 3‑star
Armon Yam Hotel
3‑star, near Ben Gurion St and local eateries
Colony Beach Bat Yam Apartments
Condo‑style lodging by the southern beach
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₪250–350 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₪400–600 excl. bed
- High
- ₪600+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Dormitory bed1 × 1 night × ILS 120 | ILS 120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ILS 200 | ILS 200 |
| Train ticket (local) Bat Yam → Tel Aviv1 × ILS 9 · check | ILS 9 |
| Light‑rail ticket to Tel Aviv1 × ILS 12 · check | ILS 12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ILS 34 |
| Trip total≈ ILS 375 per person per day, bed included | ILS 375 |
2026 estimate in ILS; flights and transport passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ₪8–12 |
| Ice cream | ₪15–25 |
| Public bus ridecheck | ₪6.90 |
| Train ticket (local)check | ₪9–12 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can make walking uncomfortable; carry water.
- Limited tourist attractions beyond the beach and mall.
- Train stations are on the city’s edge, not near sights.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 101
- Fire
- 102
- Home Front Command
- 104
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Bat Yamבַּת יָם
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Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance101
- Fire102
Embassy
US consulate is in Tel Aviv; other embassies also in Tel Aviv.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bat Yam‑Komemiyut → Tel Aviv Savidor: ≈ ₪9, 10 min by train (check)
- Light rail Red Line to Tel Aviv Central: ≈ ₪12, 15 min (check)
Say or show
- סליחה — Excuse me / Sorry (sliḥa)
- תודה — Thank you (toda)
- כמה זה? — How much is this? (kama ze?)
- איפה החוף? — Where is the beach? (eifo ha‑hof?)
- אפשר לשלם בכרטיס? — Can I pay by card? (efshar leshalem be‑kartis?)
- איפה השירותים? — Where is the toilet? (eifo ha‑sherutim?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bat Yam. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, check)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Arena Hotel for beach sunset.
- Combine with a Tel Aviv day‑trip for culture.
Sources
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