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Visiting Nahalat Binyamin crafts fair
On the pedestrian section of Nahalat Binyamin Street next to Carmel Market, local makers sell jewellery, ceramics, Judaica and prints at a crafts fair usually held twice a week, with street performers between the stalls.
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Quick answer
Nahalat Binyamin crafts fair is a market in Rothschild and the city centre, Tel Aviv. Allow 1 hour; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Market
- Area
- Rothschild and the city centre
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- shopping, free and art
- Best months
- March and November–December
About Nahalat Binyamin crafts fair
On the pedestrian section of Nahalat Binyamin Street next to Carmel Market, local makers sell jewellery, ceramics, Judaica and prints at a crafts fair usually held twice a week, with street performers between the stalls. The street's early 20th-century buildings are worth a look in their own right.
Tip: Pair it with Carmel Market next door; the fair is usually on Tuesdays and Fridays, but check locally.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1 hour.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Rothschild and the city centre, tree-lined boulevard, Bauhaus blocks, cafés and cocktail bars.
Best time to visit Nahalat Binyamin crafts fair
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- November: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- March: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- December: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Tel Aviv has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Nahalat Binyamin crafts fair is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Old Jaffa and Carmel Market.
- No. 17 of the 19 sights in our Tel Aviv things-to-do list.
- Listed in free things to do in Tel Aviv.
Near Nahalat Binyamin crafts fair
Also in Rothschild and the city centre, so you can walk between them:
- Sarona — 1–2 hours, free
- Tel Aviv Museum of Art — 2–3 hours, mid-priced
- Rothschild Boulevard — 1 hour, free
If you like Nahalat Binyamin crafts fair
- Carmel Market — Kerem HaTeimanim, 1–2 hours
- Jaffa Flea Market (Shuk HaPishpeshim) — Jaffa, 1–2 hours
- Neve Tzedek — Neve Tzedek, 1–2 hours
- HaTachana — Neve Tzedek, 1 hour
Staying near Nahalat Binyamin crafts fair
Stay in Rothschild and the city centre ($$$) to walk here: tree-lined boulevard, Bauhaus blocks, cafés and cocktail bars. All areas to stay in Tel Aviv.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Nahalat Binyamin crafts fair?
Plan 1 hour. With Sarona nearby, it fits a half-day in Rothschild and the city centre.
+Is Nahalat Binyamin crafts fair free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Nahalat Binyamin crafts fair?
March and November–December, the quietest of the good months. Pair it with Carmel Market next door; the fair is usually on Tuesdays and Fridays, but check locally.
+Do I need to book Nahalat Binyamin crafts fair in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.