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Voykit pocket guide · Palestine (Palestinian territories)
Shiloh
שִׁילוֹ
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.
- Country
- Palestine (Palestinian territories)
- Local name
- שִׁילוֹ
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, occasional travel disruptions)
- Stay
- 0 nights
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 ₪150–250 excl. bed · Mid ₪250–400 excl. bed · High ₪400+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Ambulance 101 · Fire 102
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | ₪5–8 |
| Sandwich | ₪12–20 |
| Bottle water (1 L) | ₪3–5 |
| Bus ticket (Jerusalem‑Shiloh) | ₪30–45 |
| Site entry | ₪20–40 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TLV · Ben Gurion International Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Jerusalem → Shiloh bus
- ≈₪30–45, about 1 h (check)
- Taxi Shiloh junction → site
- ≈₪15–20, 5 min walk distance
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
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.
See and do
Known for
- Tel Shiloh archaeological site
- Byzantine mosaics
- Biblical history
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ramallah | 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 | ≈45 min |
| Nablus | 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 | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- 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.
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 bathroom? | איפה השירותים?eifo ha-sherutim? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- 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.
Shiloh is generally safe for tourists during daylight; checkpoints may cause delays. Follow local guidance and keep ID handy.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Shiloh yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Tel Shiloh archaeological site
- Byzantine mosaics
- Biblical history
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: Shiloh, revision 3655557 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=3655557
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/shiloh). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.