Ein Gedi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Ein Gedi Botanical Garden featuring wild flowers and a park
Explore the beauty of the Dead Sea region and discover a lush desert oasis, friendly kibbutz and range of wellness spas.

The stretch of Dead Sea coast known as Ein Gedi is one of the region’s most visited. The small, pretty Kibbutz Ein Gedi sits at the heart of it, but there is also the impressive Ein Gedi Nature Reserve for hiking. Choose Ein Gedi as your base for exploring the Dead Sea coast and experience the therapeutic waters, abounding nature and historic remains.

The nearby Ein Gedi Nature Reserve is a true desert oasis. Spend a few hours hiking along the stream and into the canyons, where you can try to spot ibex high on the cliffs. In contrast to the barrenness of the desert, lush greenery grows along this vital water source, where high waterfalls are a welcome surprise along the way.

Ein Gedi is also home to an antiquities park, which is located near the entrance to the nature reserve. The park offers a fascinating insight into the Chalcolithic, Persian, Hasmonean, Byzantine and Roman periods. Here you will find the remains of a synagogue, as well as information on King Herod’s role in the region’s history.

Kibbutz Ein Gedi is a small, tight-knit community perched on the hill above the Dead Sea. It offers a selection of health and wellness facilities including the Wellness Centre and Ein Gedi Sea of Spa. The kibbutz is a lovely example of this communal way of living unique to Israel and is a pretty little place to visit. Treat yourself to pampering treatments that use some of the acclaimed Dead Sea salt and mud or wander around the small botanical garden.

Ein Gedi is located approximately 1.5 hours’ drive from Jerusalem and 2 hours from Tel Aviv. There are buses that go here from both cities, but do keep in mind that they are quite infrequent. There is a fee to get into Ein Gedi National Park.

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Hi Ein Gedi Hostel
Beit Sarah, Ein Gedi, Tamar
The price is £107 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
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Ein Gedi Kibbutz Hotel
Ein Gedi Kibbutz Hotel
Kibbutz Ein Gedi, Tamar
The price is £184 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
£184
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6 Apr - 7 Apr
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Dead Sea Camping
Dead Sea Camping
Dead Sea Camping, Ein Gedi, Tamar, South District
Stay at this campsite in Tamar. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast. Popular attractions Ein Gedi Botanical Garden and Ein Gedi Beach are located ...
5.4/10 (6 reviews)
"Sehr schöne und ruhigr Lage oberhslb des Sees, Zufahrt z.B. über das höher gelegene Ein Gedi Hotel. Toiletten, Waschtische und Duschen nicht nach Geschlecht getrennt und auf engem Raum, was wiederholt zu unangehmen Situationen führte. Kein Stromanschluss in den beiden Zelt-Arten. Das Restaurant bietet ..."

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Aloni - Guest house Dead Sea
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Dead Sea Camping
Dead Sea Camping
Dead Sea Camping, Ein Gedi, Tamar, South District
Stay at this campsite in Tamar. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast. Popular attractions Ein Gedi Botanical Garden and Ein Gedi Beach are located ...
5.4/10 (6 reviews)
"Sehr schöne und ruhigr Lage oberhslb des Sees, Zufahrt z.B. über das höher gelegene Ein Gedi Hotel. Toiletten, Waschtische und Duschen nicht nach Geschlecht getrennt und auf engem Raum, was wiederholt zu unangehmen Situationen führte. Kein Stromanschluss in den beiden Zelt-Arten. Das Restaurant bietet ..."

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Hagilad 37, Arad
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"I wasn't sure where to stay to visit the Dead Sea, and I did not want to stay at a resort. This place was amazing!!! It was quiet, COMFORTABLE, easy to find, and quality service. It was very quiet street with easy parking. I wish I was staying in the area longer because this was perfect. I stayed ..."

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2019

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