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Yafo (Jaffa), Israel

Jaffa, also called Japho, Joppa or Joppe in English, is an ancient Levantine port city which is part of Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, located in its southern part. The city sits atop a naturally elevated outcrop on the Mediterranean coastline.

Type City

Why go

  • Ancient port and city in Tel Aviv, Israel.

History

Jaffa, also called Japho, Joppa or Joppe in English, is an ancient Levantine port city which is part of Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, located in its southern part. The city sits atop a naturally elevated outcrop on the Mediterranean coastline.

Where to stay

Suq Khan El Zeit st. no 73, Jerusalem · hashimihotel.com
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King David St 8, Jerusalem, 9410120, Israel · davidstory.co.il
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HaHavatselet St 1, Jerusalem, 9422401, Israel · kaplan-hotel.com
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Shamai St 21, Jerusalem, Israel · smarthotels.co.il
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97 Raba Al-Adawiya Street, Jerusalem · mtoliveshotel.com
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Ibn Ezra St 20, Jerusalem, Israel · jerusalem-hotel.co.il
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Jaffa St 208, Jerusalem, Israel · caesarhotels.co.il
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King David St 24, Jerusalem, Israel · eldanhotel.com
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King George St 60, Jerusalem, 9426224, Israel · prima-hotels-israel.com
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זאב וילנאי 2 ירושלים IL 95435, Ze'ev Vilnai St 2, Jerusalem, Israel · prima.co.il
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Mendele Mokher Sfarim St 3, Jerusalem, 9214705, Israel · prima.co.il
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Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 18:00-23:00; Sa 20:15-23:00 · the-eucalyptus.com
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Mediterranean, Regional, Restaurant · Mediterranean/Regional restaurant · machneyuda.co.il
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Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · You Need Coffee Roaster location/store Features: takeaway · 78 יפו · youneedcoffee.co.il
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-15:00; Sa sunset-24:00 Features: takeaway, kosher, step-free access · 5 הראל · burgersbar.co.il
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Lebanese, Palestinian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · Jerusalem · facebook.com
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Meat, Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:30-22:30; Su 18:00-22:30 Features: kosher · 4 וושינגטון, Jerusalem · angelicarest.com
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Palestinian And International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Jan-Dec: Mo-Su 09:00-23:30 · m.facebook.com
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Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-00:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 107, 109 شارع عرفات, بيت ساحور · ilforno.me
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options, step-free access · 5 הראל · prego.co.il
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Argentinian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 11:30-22:00; We-Th 11:30-23:00; Fr 10:30-15:30; Su 11:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · facebook.com
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Chinese, Japanese, Noodle, Sushi, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-15:00; Sa (sunset+00:15)-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery,… · atza.co.il
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 07:00-22:30; Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa (sunset+01:00)-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, kosher,… · gracia-rest.co.il
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Dessert, Coffee, Pie, Cafe · Opening hours: Sa-Th 08:00-16:00 Features: takeaway
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American, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 · כביש 60 הישן
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Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00 · 656 شارع المهد
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Georgian, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options, kosher · Jerusalem · bit.ly
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Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Middle Eastern restaurant · beit hanina, Jerusalem City Municipal Boundary (Israel) · castalita.com
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Multi, Restaurant · Multi restaurant · Sahel Street, Beit Jala · facebook.com
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Turkish, Fast Food · Turkish fast food · 115 אגריפס · srugim.co.il
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Fast Food, Restaurant · Fast Food restaurant · شارع القدس, بيت ساحور · facebook.com
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Grill, Fast Food · Grill fast food · smokeshuk.co.il
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,1700-0200; Fr,1200-0200 · 1 מנשה בן ישראל, Jerusalem · dejabu.co.il
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-We, Su 08:30-23:30; Th 08:30-00:00; Fr 08:30-15:30; Sa (sunset+01:00)-00:00 Features: step-free access · 4 לונץ · caferimon.co.il
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 09:00-23:30; Fr 09:00-(sunset-02:00); Sa (sunset+01:00)-23:30 Features: step-free access · 5 הראל · katsefet.co.il
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Multi-Cuisine, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:30 pm to 1:00 am
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Ethiopian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · 3 החבצלת
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Palestinian Pastries, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · بيت ساحور
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Falafel, Shawarma, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 5 בן יהודה, Jerusalem · moshiko.rest.co.il
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Juice, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, kosher · 3 אגריפס, ירושלים · oakberry.com
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Sandwich, Cafe · Sandwich cafe · facebook.com
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Yemeni, Restaurant · Yemeni restaurant · 205 שמחת עולם, כוכב יעקב · gobinyamin.org.il
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International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 17 עזה · yehoshua.rest-e.co.il
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Shawarma, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, halal, air conditioning
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Cholent, Shabbos, Restaurant · Features: kosher · 5 אבן שפרוט
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Bagel, Cafe · Features: kosher
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Hummus, Falafel, Salad, Fast Food · Features: vegan options · 12 הפטריארכיה הלטינית
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Thai, Noodles, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 5 הראל
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Japanese, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
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Soup, Fast Food · Features: kosher
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Breakfast, Pizza, Pasta, Salad, Sandwich, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
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Kebab, Restaurant · Kebab restaurant
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Palestinian, Restaurant · Palestinian restaurant
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Israeli, Hummus, Fast Food · Israeli/Hummus fast food
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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. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Yafo (Jaffa), Israel — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

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

Local transit

Bus · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

Rail operator

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing