On Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday banks are also open from 1600-1800. On Fridays and the eve of Jewish holidays banks are open from 0800 -1200. These are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Accommodation Your choice of accommodation is only limited by your budget. Israel has every style of accommodation including deluxe hotels and resorts, tourist standard hotels, self catering apartments, bed and breakfast home stays, Kibbutz guest houses, Kibbutz home stays, Youth hostels, field schools, campsites.
Some Christian pilgrims stay at hospices run by various churches.
Your travel agent or the Israel Tourism Office can help you choose the right form of accommodation to match your taste and budget. Travelling Within Israel Israel has a highly developed transport system. Freeways link the major cities and the overall standard of main roads throughout the country is high. Independent travellers who choose to rent a vehicle will find travel within Israel quite simple. Road signs are in Hebrew, English and Arabic.