Ramallah Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the State of Palestine
About Ramallah
Modern Ramallah was founded in the mid-16th century by the Haddadins, a Jordanian tribe of brothers descended from Ghassanid Christian Arabs. The Haddadins, led by Rashid Haddadin, arrived from east of the Jordan River near the Jordanian town of Shoubak. The Haddadin migration is blamed for fighting and unrest among clans in that area. According to living descendants of the original Haddadin family members, Rahid's brother Sabra Haddadin was hosting Emir Ibn Kaysoom, head of a powerful Muslim clan in the region, when Sabra's wife gave birth to a baby girl. According to custom, the Emir proposed a betrothal to his own young son when they came of age. Sabra believed the proposal was in jest, as Muslim-Christian marriages were not customary, and gave his word. When the Emir later came to the
Top Attractions in Ramallah
Explore the best things to see and do in Ramallah:
- ★Al Tireh
- ★Church of Hope
- ★Church of Transfiguration
- ★Dar Zahran Heritage Building
- ★Holy Family Church
- ★Jamal Abdel Nasser Mosque
- ★Join a protest
- ★Mahmoud Darwish Museum
Where to Eat in Ramallah
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Abu Khalil
- 🍴Angelinos
- 🍴Checkers
- 🍴Cheese Steak
- 🍴Chicago Cheese Steak
- 🍴Fish and Chips restaurant
Where to Stay in Ramallah
- 🏨Al-Hajjal
- 🏨Al Wehdeh Hotel
- 🏨Area D Hostel
- 🏨Best Eastern
- 🏨City Inn Palace
- 🏨Grand Park Hotel
Ramallah Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: