Located in the old city of Nazareth, the Fauzi Azar by Abraham is a 200-year-old Arab mansion. It offers dorms and guest rooms in a unique and charming old-world atmosphere. WiFi is available free of charge. The property is located in the Souk area, just a 1-minute walk from the vegetable market and a few minutes from excellent restaurants and coffee shops. The Basilica of the Annunciation is 500 metres away. The hostel is a 3-storey stone building from the 18th century with high hand-painted ceiling, a Turkish marble floor, a magnificent hall with panoramic views, and a courtyard decorated with stone arches. A varied buffet breakfast is served daily. Mentioned in the Lonely Planet guide of 2010, the Fauzi Azar by Abraham offers large public areas where guests can socialise and exchange stories. During 2011 it won the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism 2011 Award. The Fauzi Azar offers a variety of tours and activities, both in Nazareth and the surrounding areas.The property is a 5-minute walk from the parking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
and
1 futon bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Veronica
    Italy Italy
    The building is beautiful and the location is great. Huge room and a very helpful girl at the reception.
  • Lukas
    Germany Germany
    Great Atmosphere with amazing benefits! Free cake and coffee all Day as well as fun activities! Mishleen and Shareef made my stay better then I ever could have imagined!
  • Tlaleng
    Jordan Jordan
    The Breakfast was delicious....and location great.Walking distance to historical sites ,Restaurants,stores and transportation

Managed by Fauzi Azar by Abraham Hostels

Company review score: 9.1Based on 7,571 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company information

In Fauzi Azar Inn we enjoy the great sun that floods our patio, where also, we have concerts of local musicians. Being so close to the market is a great bonus for us eating lovers! Best sweets, and best cuisines are just outside our door!

Property information

The Inn was opened by Tourism entrepreneur Maoz Inon in 2005 as the first ever guest house in the Old City of Nazareth. It is run and managed by Suraida Nasser, the granddaughter of Fauzi Azar

Neighbourhood information

We are in the real heart of Nazareth's old market! No cars drive by, and everything is so close to us! Churches, restaurants, souvenir shops and much more!

Languages spoken

Arabic,English,Spanish,Hebrew,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Fauzi Azar by Abraham
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs ₪ 50 per day.
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Lockers
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Tour desk
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • Arabic
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Hebrew
    • Italian

    House rules

    Fauzi Azar by Abraham takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 21:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Fauzi Azar by Abraham accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Based on local tax laws, guests with a tourist visa to Israel are exempted from paying VAT for their reservation. Israeli citizens and residents ("non tourists" as defined in the VAT law) must pay VAT. This tax is automatically calculated in the total cost of the reservation for domestic customers. For guests booking from outside of Israel, the tax is not included in the total price.

    The inn is not equipped to welcome disabled guests. When booking more than 3 rooms, please note that different conditions may apply. Please note that guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and cannot be accommodated in dormitories.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Fauzi Azar by Abraham in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Fauzi Azar by Abraham

    • Fauzi Azar by Abraham offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Canoeing
      • Horse riding
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Walking tours
      • Happy hour
      • Cooking class

    • The prices at Fauzi Azar by Abraham may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Fauzi Azar by Abraham include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Bed in Dormitory

    • Check-in at Fauzi Azar by Abraham is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Fauzi Azar by Abraham is 800 yards from the centre of Nazareth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.