Be'er Sheva
Be'er Sheva, the largest city in the Negev and the administrative capital of southern Israel, pairs a restored Ottoman-era Old City and Bedouin market traditions with a young, student-driven street life. Sitting at the crossroads between Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea and Eilat, it works as both a working business centre and a natural first stop for travellers heading south.
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About Southern
Beersheba is the largest city in Israel's Negev desert and the administrative capital of the Southern District. Known as the "Capital of the Negev", it pairs a deep biblical past with a modern role as a university, technology and services hub for the region.
The city's history is visible at Tel Be'er Sheva, a UNESCO-listed biblical mound, and in the Ottoman-era Old City with its stone streets, the Negev Museum of Art and Abraham's Well. Its modern identity shows in the Negev Brigade Monument and the ANZAC Memorial Centre.
The compact Old City contains markets, galleries, cafés and restaurants, while Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and nearby technology parks draw students and business travelers. Beersheba is also a practical base for the wider Negev, including Makhtesh Ramon, Sde Boker and day trips to Masada and the Dead Sea.
For visitors, the city offers Israeli and Middle Eastern food, a lively market and a gateway position between central Israel and the desert. Rail and road links to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Ben Gurion Airport make Beersheba relevant for both leisure trips and business travel in southern Israel.
Southern Travel Guide
Best Time to Visit
Spring (March to May) and autumn (October to November) offer the mildest weather for exploring Beersheba and the Negev. Summers are hot and dry, while winter is cooler with occasional rain.
How to Get Around
Beersheba's center is compact enough to explore on foot, while Metropoline and intercity buses cover wider areas. Israel Railways links the city with Tel Aviv, and a car is useful for reaching desert sites such as Makhtesh Ramon, Masada and the Dead Sea.
Where to Stay
The Old City and city center are convenient for markets, museums and restaurants, while hotels near Ben-Gurion University suit business travelers. Guesthouses and kibbutz stays across the Negev offer quieter options outside the city.
Food & Drink
Beersheba's food scene centers on Israeli and Middle Eastern staples such as hummus, grilled meats and fresh salads, with a well-known market and cafés in the Old City. Bedouin hospitality and desert dining add a distinctive local flavor.
Ground Transportation Services in Southern
Airport Transfers
Travel between Ben Gurion Airport and hotels, business districts and other destinations in Beersheba and the surrounding Negev area.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a private chauffeur by the hour for business meetings, university visits, events and flexible travel around Beersheba and southern Israel.
Car Rental
Rent a car in Beersheba for independent travel around the Negev and convenient journeys to Masada, the Dead Sea and Makhtesh Ramon.
Bus & Group Transfers
Arrange minibuses or charter buses for groups, conferences, events, airport transfers and Negev tours from Beersheba.
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