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Shilohשִׁילוֹ
Visit Shiloh for a half‑day (2–3 h) to see the archaeological site and Byzantine mosaics; stay elsewhere.
Shiloh is a small settlement in the north‑central West Bank with a historic biblical site and Byzantine ruins. The attractions are clustered within a short walk, so a half‑day visit is enough; accommodation is limited, so base in Ramallah or Nablus.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- ILS
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, occasional travel disruptions)
- Airport
- TLV
- Nights
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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 Shiloh100 ▾
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 Shiloh, 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
- SafetyShiloh is generally safe for tourists during daylight; checkpoints may cause delays.
- 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 International Airport.
- Getting aroundRoad 60 runs past Shiloh.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee₪5–8
- Street or quick mealSandwich₪12–20
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (Jerusalem‑Shiloh)check₪30–45
- Museum or sight ticketSite entrycheck₪20–40
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personILS 80
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomILS 450
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomILS 650
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ILS 150 · Mid ILS 250 · High ILS 400
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
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shiloh: 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
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°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)
2 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 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
Road 60 runs past Shiloh. Drive or take a bus to the Shiloh junction, then walk 5 min to the site. No local public transport within the settlement.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ramallah
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Drive or bus north on Route 60, about 20 km (12 mi), 30 minDrive or bus north on Route 60, about 12 mi (20 km), 30 min
Base for accommodation, restaurants, and cultural sites.
Nablus
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Drive or bus south on Route 60, about 25 km (16 mi), 30 minDrive or bus south on Route 60, about 16 mi (25 km), 30 min
Historic old city and market.
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.
Ramallah
30 km (19 mi) north, 30‑min drive; many hotels and hostels.19 mi (30 km) north, 30‑min drive; many hotels and hostels.
Nablus
25 km (16 mi) south, 30‑min drive; budget guesthouses.16 mi (25 km) south, 30‑min drive; budget guesthouses.
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
- ₪150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₪250–400 excl. bed
- High
- ₪400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × ILS 80 | ILS 80 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ILS 150 | ILS 150 |
| Bus ticket Jerusalem → Shiloh (one way)1 × ILS 30 · check | ILS 30 |
| Site entry fee1 × ILS 20 · check | ILS 20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ILS 28 |
| Trip total≈ ILS 308 per person per day, bed included | ILS 308 |
2026 estimate; flights and long‑distance transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ₪5–8 |
| Sandwich | ₪12–20 |
| Bottle water (1 L) | ₪3–5 |
| Bus ticket (Jerusalem‑Shiloh)check | ₪30–45 |
| Site entrycheck | ₪20–40 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses run about hourly; check schedules (461/463 from Jerusalem, 463 from Ariel).
- Security checks may occur near the settlement; carry ID.
- Site hours and entry fee can change; verify before arrival.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 101
- Fire
- 102
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Shilohשִׁילוֹ
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My bed tonight
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לכתובת הזאת, בבקשהTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance101
- Fire102
Embassy
Check the nearest consular office; the US has a consulate in Ramallah.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Jerusalem → Shiloh bus: ≈₪30–45, about 1 h (check)
- Taxi Shiloh junction → site: ≈₪15–20, 5 min walk distance
Say or show
- סליחה — Excuse me / Sorry (sliḥa)
- תודה — Thank you (toda)
- כמה זה עולה? — How much is it? (kama ze oleh?)
- איפה השירותים? — Where is the bathroom? (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 Shiloh. 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–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, occasional travel disruptions)
- 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 short walking loop around Tel Shiloh with signage.
- Provide multilingual audio guide (English/Arabic).
Sources
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