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Voykit pocket guide · Palestine (Palestinian territories)
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.
- Country
- Palestine (Palestinian territories)
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, occasional unrest)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- ILS
- Money
- Shekels in cash matter when closures stop ATMs: see Insurance & payments above.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₪70–120 excl. bed · Mid ₪120–200 excl. bed · High ₪200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Ambulance / Red Crescent 101 · Fire 102
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Kunafa plate | ₪5 |
| Olive soap bar | ₪5 |
| Servees taxi (short ride) | ₪5–10 |
| Hammam ash‑Shifa entry | ₪50–70 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TLV · Ben Gurion International Airport
- Main international gateway; then sherut to Jerusalem and bus/servees to Nablus, about 2.5 h total
Typical fares
- Nablus ↔ Ramallah servees taxi
- ≈ ₪15 one way (check)
- Mount Gerizim tour
- ≈ ₪10–15 per person (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
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.
See and do
Known for
- Old City souq
- Mount Gerizim Samaritan community
- Kunafa sweets
- Tell Balata archaeological park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Gerizim | Servees taxi from Nablus centre, about 10 min | ≈30 min round trip |
| Tell Balata (ancient Shechem) | Servees taxi, ~15 min | ≈45 min round trip |
Sleep
- Nablus Youth Hostel
- Backpacker‑friendly, basic amenities, price ₪70 per night
- Turquoise Hostel
- Rooftop terrace, shared kitchen, $25 per night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much does this cost? | كم السعر؟kam al‑siʿr? |
| Where is the souq? | أين السوق؟ayna al‑sūq? |
| I would like a taxi, please | أريد تاكسي، من فضلكurīd taxi, min faḍlik |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- 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).
Daytime visits are generally safe; stay alert to occasional security checks and avoid unrest‑prone neighborhoods.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Nablus yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Old City souq
- Mount Gerizim Samaritan community
- Kunafa sweets
- Tell Balata archaeological park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Local tourism office (Palestinian Authority): palestine-tourism.gov.ps/nablus
- Wikivoyage: Nablus, revision 5316917 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5316917
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/nablus). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.