Fauzi Azar Inn is the best starting-off point for touring the Galilee & Nazareth.
The Inn is a 200 year-old Arab mansion turned guest house offering dorm and private rooms in a unique old world atmosphere. Declared by Lonely Planet 2007 as "one of the highlights of a stay in the Galilee" and a "great base for touring major sites of the Galilee," the Fauzi Azar offers a laid back atmosphere where guests and staff can meet to share stories and tips.
Fauzi Azar Inn was the mansion of the Azar family, once one of the richest and most powerful families of the Galilee. The Inn is a three-story stone building from the 18th century with a 6 meter high, hand painted ceiling, a Turkish marble floor, a magnificent hall with panoramic views; and a courtyard decorated with stone arches.
The Inn is located in the heart of the Souq (market) Quarter. Located just 1 minute from the vegetable market, and just a few minutes from excellent restaurants and coffee shops, you are never far from your destination. The Basilica of the Annunciation is just 500 meters away through the narrow streets, and is a great decoration for our panoramic views.
Experience the city off the beaten track with a city tour, lead each morning at 10:00am by Nazareth local Ateff Onnala. He brings his knowledge and personal reflections about the rich past of the city. Also, you will feel right at home at the Inn when you sample our cake of the day. Each day our staff bakes a fresh cake from scratch which you can enjoy with a cup of Arabic coffee while you relax in the elegant great hall overlooking the old city.
Finally, you are never too far from home at the Fauzi, with our free wireless internet you can always be in touch with your friends and family at home.
Prices
Dorms Rate: 90-100 nis Private Rate: 350-500 nis Number of Beds: 50
From Tel-Aviv / Jerusalem/Vadi-Ara Highway 2,4,6: Drive north. On highway 2, turn east at Caesarea interchange to road No. 65. On Highway 6, Turn east at Iron interchange, to road 65. Follow the signs to Afula. Meggido Junction - go straight.After Afula, turn left at the traffic light (T shaped junction) to road No. 60 towards Nazareth. The road climbs the Nazareth ridge; take a right turn at the square, towards City Center.On the first traffic light keep going straight into Paulous Street and The Old City. Keep the main street for 1 km, notice the Basilica of Annunciation on your left.
700m after the Basilica, turn left in the direction of a sign saying:"Police, Post, City hall" and "Mary's Well". There is a TaxiStation on the Corner.
Take another left turn immediately - Welcome to the Old City of Nazareth.
In Old City of Nazareth: Go straight for another 50m and turn right, on the right fork. (To your left is "Tishreen" Restaurant,there are 2 right turns going uphill, notice that the steep one has a "NO ENTRY" sign - by now you might have found out that the driving rules in Nazareth are not strictly kept, never the less - don't take that turn).
Park next to the wall, if there's no parking, keep going uphill and park next to the "Writer's House (Beit El Katab)".
Follow the path marked on the map, the "Fauzi Azar Inn" signs or ask for directions if you get lost or call us - 054-4322328 and we will come to pick you up.
Walking to the Inn will take about 2-3 minutes through the narrow streets of the old city.
