Saint Gabriel Hotel & Restaurant - Nazareth

This former monastery was converted into the St. Gabriel Hotel in 1993.It had served as a monastery that hosted pilgrims for many years.  The old building was remodeled and renovated by the Saffoury Bros who are a visionary family that turned the building into a boutique hotel.

Saint Gabriel Hotel is built on the Western ridge of one of Nazareth hills, where a visitor not only can see Nazareth and the neighboring villages and towns, but the whole Northern area of the country as well.

On a clear day, you can even see Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights, Mount Tabor and Megiddo. 

The Hotel consists of 60 rooms that hosts thousands of pilgrims and locals whole the year through. It also organizes monthly musical evenings and chapel concerts played by various local and international musicians that attract art lovers and a cultural audience from all over Israel, including Tel-Aviv Jerusalem and Eilat. 

With its Mediterranean antique style and authentic Middle Eastern restaurant, this tranquil location on the top of the highest hills of Nazareth, has attracted tourists from all over the world, as well as artists from the Holy Land and neighboring countries.  

It is considered a haven for art, hospitality and preserves a rich culture for over a thousand years and a proud religious heritage. All this is part of the breathtaking location of St. Gabriel Hotel halls and garden that is shaded by pine trees, green grass and colorful roses. Events and shows are organized and held according to request. 

The breathtaking panoramic view of St Gabriel hotel recalls classical Italy and Spain combined with the Mediterranean and oriental style.

The view overlooks the stunning Basilica of the Annunciation, which is the largest church in the Middle East, the place where Jesus Christ and his mother Virgin Mary lived, ancient monasteries, and religious sights of the old city that are located in the heart of the Galilee. The Hotel is only an hour’s drive within the northern region, Jezrael Valley, and Mount Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ, Tiberias and Haifa.