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 1640 feet away. The hostel is a 3-story 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 socialize 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 in particular 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 full 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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  • Mauricio
    Chile Chile
    I got the 8 bed (bunkbeds) dorm for me alone. It is a big room , so I don't see there would have been any problem even if fully occupied. The breakfast was excellent, and the staff always helpful. The bathroom was clean. The location is very...
  • Barbara
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    the place is very nice, amazing building, architecture, breakfast was very good and local, our room was huge, people were super nice, the neighborhood/surrounding amazing!
  • Sunnyray
    United States of America United States of America
    Gorgeous historic building, great breakfast, beautiful communal spaces, awesome location

Managed by Fauzi Azar by Abraham Hostels

Company review score: 9.1Based on 7,551 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company info

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 info

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

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • 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
  • Horseback 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 available 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
    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Tour desk
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safe
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • 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 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's 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
    Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

    FAQs about Fauzi Azar by Abraham

    • Check-in at Fauzi Azar by Abraham is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Fauzi Azar by Abraham is 2,450 feet from the center of Nazareth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Fauzi Azar by Abraham may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

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

    • Room options at Fauzi Azar by Abraham include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Bed in Dorm