Al Mutran Guest House

Top choice in Nazareth


Adjacent to the residence of Nazareth’s Greek Orthodox mutran (‘bishop’ in Arabic), this family-run gem, with 11 rooms, occupies a gorgeous, 200-year-old mansion with 4.5m-high ceilings, Ottoman arches and antique floor tiles. Breakfast is served in the stylish lobby, decorated with embroidered pillows and Bedouin textiles.


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