Having traveled around Israel all my life, I think it’s one of the most beautiful places on earth. It has so much to offer.
Since becoming a wheelchair user, I’ve learned that many of my favorite spots are no longer accessible to me.
Unfortunately, very little reliable accessibility information is available to a wheelchair traveler who wants to visit Israel. This is my small contribution as I rediscover my beautiful country in a wheelchair.
We stayed at Noga in the summer of 2017, when I used a wheelchair outdoors and a walker indoors. Unfortunately, I didn’t pay attention to accessibility details as I do now, so I will write what I remember. Parking – Private parking is available on site, with a smooth path to the cabin. The cabin …
Very special, beautifully designed suites in the heart of Old Acre. The design, while preserving the impressive Crusader and Ottoman arches and stonework, offers a modern and luxurious stay. Parking – the closest accessible parking is in Arce Port, about 5 mins walk to the hotel. The path from the parking lot is step-free but …
Beautifully designed, modern holiday apartments in Yaara, Israel. The apartments are not wheelchair-accessible, but step-free. We brought a small shower chair with us and had no accessibility issues. Parking – a lot of parking spaces next to the gate. Some packed gravel to reach the gate, then a smooth, step-free path to the apartment. Room …
Shofi is a 2-unit B&B right outside Majdal Shams Village and only a 10 minutes drive to Mount Hermon. Although this B&B is not wheelchair-accessible by definition, it’s doable depending on your specific needs. The B&B offers beautiful views of the Golan Heights and a delicious Druze breakfast upon request. Parking – Private parking is …
Parking – A couple of accessible parking spaces are available, but the parking lot is small, gets very crowded, and the accessible spaces get occupied fast. Room – The room is simple but spacious and accessible, with a small kitchenette, a sofa bed, and a double bed. The bed isn’t raised, and it’s impossible to …
This accessibility review is based on our stay in 2020. Parking – Several accessible parking spaces are available close to the entrance. Room – The wheelchair-accessible room we stayed in was conveniently located on the ground floor by the pool and was spacious enough to navigate in a wheelchair, although not without flaws. The furniture arrangements …
On a journey to rediscover Israel from a wheelchair user’s point of view, this time we took a short road trip to the Judean Desert, visited Masada National Park and enjoyed a quiet and relaxing weekend at one of the Dead Sea resorts. The Masada National Park …
The old city of Jerusalem is definitely not a friendly place for a wheelchair user but it’s a must visit place if you are coming to Israel. The the four quarters: the Jewish Quarter, the Muslim Quarter, the Armenian Quarter and the Christian Quarter, are home to …
