Overview
Beer Sheva is a desert city of about 200,000 inhabitants, the gateway to the Negev. It offers an off-the-beaten-track experience with a unique Ottoman old town, vibrant student nightlife, and excellent ethnic restaurants.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Nightlife
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget options are scarce; consider Arad for dorms.
Money
Buses require a Rav-Kav card or app; cash not accepted on buses.
Transport
Local buses cost ₪4; no cash accepted. Taxis around ₪20 within city.