Bikta BaArafel

Golan Heights


Built mostly of recycled wood, the 10 rustic rooms – all with kitchenettes, spa baths and balconies – are surrounded by organic cherry, apple and apricot trees. Breakfast costs 60NIS; for dinner you can order meat or veggie stew (70NIS). To camp, bring your own tent and sleeping bag; renting a mattress costs 15NIS.


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