Accommodations And Camping

For a town this size, Tiberias offers an astonisliing number of lodging options- Competition is fierce; you’ll probably be bombarded by hostel employees when you; arrive at the bus station. Prices rise dramatically during the high season, July-September. The area is also particularly mobbed during the Jewish holidays of Pesah, Rosh| haShana, and Sukkot. Most hostels will arrange Golan tours if you ask.

Meyouhas Hostel (HI), HaYarden St. (tel. 72 17 75 or 79 03 $0, fax 72 03 72), at the corner of HaGalil and HaYarden. Centrally located hostel, 2Vi blocks from the bus station. Air-conditioned, clean, and comfortable, with TV room and balcony. April-Sept., lam curfew; Oct.-March, midnight curfew. Reception open 6:30-9am and 2pm-lam. Dorms beds (4-6 per room) US$14. Singles US$15. Doubles US$30, with bath US$40. Nonmembers add US$1.50. Breakfast included (summer only). Lockers NIS3. Make reservations; HI members have priority.