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Voykit pocket guide · Israel
Givat Shmuel
גבעת שמואל
Spend a half‑day in Givat Shmuel: walk the parks and HaGiva Mall, then catch a bus back to Tel Aviv (≈30 min).
Givat Shmuel is a small city of about 25 000 people in Israel’s Central District. Its main attractions are parks, a semi‑outdoor mall and easy bus links to Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva. One half‑day covers the highlights; longer stays suit families needing more park time.
- Country
- Israel
- Local name
- גבעת שמואל
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat)
- Stay
- 0–1 (day‑trip only) nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- ILS
- Money
- Cards work nearly everywhere; see Insurance & payments above for the insurance point that matters more.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₪150–250 excl. transport · Mid ₪250–400 excl. transport (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Ambulance 101 · Fire 102
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | ₪8–12 |
| Falafel sandwich | ₪12–18 |
| Bus fare within city | ₪5.90 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TLV · Ben Gurion International Airport
- Main international gateway, about 30 km (19 mi) northMain international gateway, about 19 mi (30 km) north
Typical fares
- Givat Shmuel → Tel Aviv bus
- about ₪6, 30 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Buses (Egged, Dan, Kavim, Afikim) serve the city; urban routes 7, 8, 17, 18, 69 run through main streets. Bicycles are common; walkable streets require caution at crossings.
See and do
Known for
- Ramon Park
- HaGiva Mall
- Bar Ilan University vicinity
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tel Aviv | Bus 45/69/169 from Givat Shmuel to Tel Aviv Central Bus Station | ≈30 min |
| Petah Tikva | Egged bus 145 or Afikim 47 from Givat Shmuel to Petah Tikva CBS | ≈15 min |
Sleep
- No dedicated hotels; use Tel Aviv or Petah Tikva
- Closest budget options are 5–10 min bus ride away.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | סליחהsliḥa |
| Thank you | תודהtoda |
| How much is it? | כמה זה עולה?kama ze oleh? |
| Where is the bus stop? | איפה תחנת האוטובוס?eifo tachanat ha'otobus? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Weekend night bus 463 runs only on Saturday nights; plan ahead.
- Sidewalks may be interrupted by parked cars; watch for traffic.
Givat Shmuel is generally safe; typical urban cautions apply – watch traffic when walking and keep an eye on belongings in bus stations.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Givat Shmuel yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 (day‑trip only) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ramon Park
- HaGiva Mall
- Bar Ilan University vicinity
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Givat Shmuel, revision 5334941 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5334941
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/givat-shmuel). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.