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Nablus
Spend one full day in Nablus: explore the Old City, visit Mount Gerizim, and try local sweets; add a night only if you want a relaxed pace.
Nablus, a historic West Bank city of about 300,000, sits in a narrow valley between Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal. Its compact Old City, bustling souqs and nearby archaeological sites fit comfortably into a single day, with budget accommodation available for an overnight stay if desired.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- ILS
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, occasional unrest)
- Airport
- TLV
- Nights
- 1
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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 Nablus100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nablus, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Shekels in cash matter when closures stop ATMs: see Insurance & payments above.Palestine (Palestinian territories)-wide
- SafetyDaytime visits are generally safe; stay alert to occasional security checks and avoid unrest‑prone neighborhoods.
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 ambulance / red crescent · 102 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTLV Ben Gurion International Airport (Main international gateway; then sherut to Jerusalem and bus/servees to Nablus, about 2.5 h total).
- Getting aroundMost sights are walkable in the Old City.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Servees taxi (short ride)₪5–10
- Museum or sight ticketHammam ash‑Shifa entry₪50–70
- Budget bedTurquoise Hostel private room, a night, per roomILS 25
- Mid-range bedTurquoise Hostel private room, a night, per roomILS 35
- High-end bedTurquoise Hostel private room, a night, per roomILS 45
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ILS 70 · Mid ILS 120 · High ILS 200
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 International Airport (Main international gateway; then sherut to Jerusalem and bus/servees to Nablus, about 2.5 h total)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nablus: 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
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 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
Most sights are walkable in the Old City. For longer trips use shared service taxis (servees) that run from the central bus station; negotiate price before boarding.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mount Gerizim
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Servees taxi from Nablus centre, about 10 min
Visit the Samaritan community and enjoy views; check tour times.
Tell Balata (ancient Shechem)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min round trip
Servees taxi, ~15 min
Archaeological park open daily 8 AM‑3 PM; entry free.
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.
Nablus Youth Hostel
Backpacker‑friendly, basic amenities, price ₪70 per night
Turquoise Hostel
Rooftop terrace, shared kitchen, $25 per night
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
- ₪70–120 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₪120–200 excl. bed
- High
- ₪200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Youth hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × ILS 90 | ILS 90 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ILS 120 | ILS 120 |
| Servees taxi Nablus‑Ramallah (one way)1 × ILS 15 · check | ILS 15 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × ILS 30 · check | ILS 30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ILS 26 |
| Trip total≈ ILS 281 per person per day, bed included | ILS 281 |
Includes shared kitchen.
2026 estimate in ILS/USD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Kunafa plate | ₪5 |
| Olive soap bar | ₪5 |
| Servees taxi (short ride) | ₪5–10 |
| Hammam ash‑Shifa entry | ₪50–70 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check current security situation; some neighborhoods experience occasional raids.
- Opening hours of Mount Gerizim tours and archaeological sites can change; confirm before visiting.
- Prices for servees taxis vary; typical Nablus‑Ramallah ride ₪15 (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance / Red Crescent
- 101
- Fire
- 102
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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خذني إلى هذا العنوان، من فضلكTake me to this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance / Red Crescent101
- Fire102
Embassy
Check the US consulate in Ramallah for current advice.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Nablus ↔ Ramallah servees taxi: ≈ ₪15 one way (check)
- Mount Gerizim tour: ≈ ₪10–15 per person (check)
Say or show
- كم السعر؟ — How much does this cost? (kam al‑siʿr?)
- أين السوق؟ — Where is the souq? (ayna al‑sūq?)
- أريد تاكسي، من فضلك — I would like a taxi, please (urīd taxi, min faḍlik)
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 Nablus. 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: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, occasional unrest)
- 1 airport and 2 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 in Nablus for relaxed pacing or to catch late‑day tours.
- Combine with a day trip to Ramallah or Bethlehem using servees taxis.
Sources
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