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Beersheba (Be'er Sheva), Israel

Beersheba, officially Be'er-Sheva, is the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel. Often referred to as the "Capital of the Negev", it is the centre of the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in Israel, the eighth-most populous Israeli city with a population of 223,587, and the second-largest city in the area, with a total area of 117,500 dunams.

Type CityMetro Area Population 223,587

Why go

  • City in Israel.
  • Served by Mitzpe Ramon Airfield (MIP).

History

Beersheba, officially Be'er-Sheva, is the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel. Often referred to as the "Capital of the Negev", it is the centre of the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in Israel, the eighth-most populous Israeli city with a population of 223,587, and the second-largest city in the area, with a total area of 117,500 dunams.

Where to stay

ציפורן 27, Nevatim, 8554000, Israel · meshekbellamaya.com
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Vered St 2, Giv'ot Bar, 8533700, Israel · einotbar.com
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Trumpeldor Joseph St 21, Be'er Sheva, 84000, Israel
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Mordey HaGeta'ot St 48, Be'er Sheva, Israel
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HaAtsmaut St 25, Be'er Sheva, Israel
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Beit Eshel St 53, Be'er Sheva, 8421943, Israel · engine.ezgo.co.il
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אנילביץ' 11באר שבע IL 8421601, Be'er Sheva, Israel · anilevichhotel.co.il
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Henrietta Szold St 4, Be'er Sheva, 8489430, Israel · fattal.co.il
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Alon Blvd 11, Giv'ot Bar, 85337, Israel · desertshell.co.il
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Ad'ad St 2, Omer, 8496500, Israel · tzel-hailan.com
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Alexander Yannai St 20/4, Be'er Sheva, Israel
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HaNoter St 26, Be'er Sheva, Israel
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Herzl St 85, Be'er Sheva, 8422030, Israel · domusnegev.co.il
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Restaurants & places to go

Pizza, Restaurant · Wikipedia: en:Domino's Pizza Israel
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Meat, Fish, Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Fish, Meat an Middle Eastern Opening hours: Mo-We, Su 12:00-00:00; Th-Sa 12:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating,… · kepasa.co.il
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 08:30-23:30; Fr 08…5:00; Sa-Su 17:30-00:00 Features: takeaway · באר שבע · cafecafe.co.il
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International, Russian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 · 1 הרצל, 84210 · kiparis.co.il
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · mcdonalds.co.il
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Regional, Middle Eastern, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-20:30; Fr 08:30-15:30 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, kosher, air conditioning ·…
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: 10:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 09:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery, step-free access · goldaglida.co.il
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Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-15:00 Features: step-free access · 14 אלכסנדר ינאי
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Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 15:00-04:00; Sa "צאת שבת עד 04:00" Features: outdoor seating
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Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 18:30-22:00 open, Mo-Th 12:00-22:00 open, Fr 11:00-15:00 open || Su 12:00-18:30 open "Delivery and Takeaway only" || PH unknown… · shakti-br7.co.il
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 · 47 מצדה
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Sa 19:00-23:00 Features: kosher
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Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant
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Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
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Mexican, Fast Food, Restaurant · Mexican/Fast Food restaurant
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Tapasbar, Restaurant · Tapasbar restaurant · 23 סמילנסקי משה
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Mediterranean, Falafel, Fast Food · Mediterranean/Falafel fast food
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Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
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nightclubs, dance clubs
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 24 תאנה, באר-שבע
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 07:30-19:00 Features: takeaway, kosher
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Burger, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options
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Regional, Fast Food · Regional fast food
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Wikipedia: he:גלידה באר שבע
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-15:00; PH closed
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 06:00-22:00 · 162
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
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Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
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Pizza, Pasta, Restaurant · Pizza/Pasta restaurant
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Regional, Fast Food · Regional fast food
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Fast Food · Features: step-free access
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Cafe · cafe
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Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
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Burger, Restaurant · Burger restaurant
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Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery
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Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
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Cafe · cafe
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Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
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42 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

El Arish International Airport (AAC) 94 km to the centre
El Arish, SIN, EG — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
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El Jora Airport (EGH) 64 km to the centre
El Jora, SIN, EG — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Beersheba (Teyman) Airport (BEV) 8.2 km to the centre
Beersheba, D, IL — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Mitzpe Ramon Airfield (MIP) 66 km to the centre
Mitzpe Ramon, D, IL — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Hatzerim Northwest Airport 15 km to the centre
Beersheba, D, IL
Outdoor
Dimona Airport 29 km to the centre
Dimona, D, IL
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Mitzpe Ramon Airfield (MIP); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Beersheba (Be'er Sheva), Israel. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing