How to get to Nablus
From Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv:
- Take the Sheirut taxi (70 shekels) to Jerusalem; ask to get off as close as possible to Damascus Gate.
- From Damascus Gate (Bab el Aamoud in Arabic) walk up the road to the Arab Bus Station, and ask for the bus to Ramallah (N°18), 6 ½ shekels (NIS).
- The bus will drop you off in Ramallah city centre. The bus station is just a bit further down this road. Go up a ramp to the 2nd floor of the bus station. From there take a service (shared taxi) to Nablus 17 shekels (NIS).
- The service (shared taxi) will drop you off at the Nablus city centre, in front of (the new and big) mall.
From King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge, Jordan:
- After crossing the Israeli border, take a bus to Jericho (Ariha, in Arabic). (20 Shekels) to Jericho terminal.
The bus will be quickly checked by the Palestinian police.
- At Jericho terminal, take a service (shared taxi), to Nablus (50 shekels).
- The service (shared taxi) will drop you off at the Nablus city centre, in front of (the new and big) mall.
Where to sleep in Nablus
Al Yasmeen Hotel
Al Yasmeen is a hotel of high standing where you will enjoy excellent service during your stay in Nablus. Located at the entrance to the Old City the hotel also possesses a restaurant where you are sure of a warm welcome, a terrace and conference rooms. The Al Yasmeen hotel also possesses what is probably the best wi-fi in the city (free).
At the city center ask for Al-Yasmeen Hotel (Funduq Al-Yasmeen, in Arabic). Say that you came through Nablusguide.com or Project Hope, and you will get a special rate.
Adress: Hitin Street
Tel: +970 9 2333 555 Fax: +970 9 2333 666
Email: yasmeen@palnet.com
Website: www.alyasmeen.com
Nablus also possesses two youth hostels located at the entrance to the Old City:
Hostel Al-Istiqlal
Hitten street
Tel: +970 2383 618
Hostel Ramsees
Faisal street
Tel: +970 2376 913