Housestay with a Palestinian Host Family: Engage in Palestine offers international travelers a remarkable opportunity to experience life in the West Bank by staying with a Palestinian host family in the historic city of Hebron. This area, rich in history and cultural significance, provides an immersive environment where visitors can engage deeply with Palestinian culture, traditions, and customs.
During their stay, guests can partake in daily routines alongside their host families, gaining insights into traditional Palestinian cooking, crafts, and family life. Sharing a meal often becomes a highlight of the visit, as families typically welcome their guests with open arms, showcasing the renowned Palestinian hospitality that emphasizes generosity and warmth.
Moreover, visitors will likely explore the local Palestinian community through guided tours or joint excursions, allowing them to better understand the region’s social and historical context. The welcoming atmosphere of the homestay fosters meaningful conversations and friendships while also allowing travelers to broaden their perspectives and appreciation for Palestinian heritage.
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Homestay With a Palestinian Family in 2025/2026
Engage in Palestine is proud to announce the launch of our Homestay With a Palestinian Family program for 2025/2026. This unique cultural exchange initiative invites international participants to experience authentic Palestinian life by living with local families in Hebron, West Bank. Participants will be able to immerse themselves in Palestinian culture, practice Arabic, and gain unprecedented insights into daily life in Palestine through a deeply personal and transformative experience.
The program offers optional Arabic language lessons, guided tours in Hebron, and a chance to build meaningful cross-cultural connections. Spaces are limited, so early application is strongly recommended for those seeking an unforgettable cultural journey in Palestine in 2025/2026.
Immersion in the Palestinian Culture
Living and interacting with a local family in Palestine is the best way to completely immerse yourself in the Palestinian people’s culture, customs, traditions, and language.
You get a unique insight into the daily life of the family. In addition, you get to enjoy delicious home-cooked traditional meals shared by the entire family.
The Experience of Palestinian Hospitality
A Palestinian host family offers a perfect resource for getting to know the culture while experiencing the fullness of Palestinian hospitality. There will be plenty of opportunities to attend traditional wedding ceremonies and other events with the family, especially on Fridays, when families usually host large gatherings and cook traditional meals.
Meet New People and Learn Arabic in Palestine
While staying with a Palestinian family in Hebron, you will become one of the family members, meet new people, make new friends, taste authentic Palestinian cuisine, and hopefully learn some Palestinian Arabic.
Stay With a Host Family in Palestine Duration?
Engage in Palestine is pleased to welcome and organize stays for internationals who wish to visit Hebron for 1- 30 days. Homestays are subject to availability for male visitors, so we recommend applying as early as possible to secure your place.
When?
Engage in Palestine offers great flexibility with logistics. Guests can choose their arrival dates, the duration of stay (from 1 to 30 days), the number of travelers, and their arrival time to Hebron and the Palestinian host family residence.
Price of Staying With a Host Family in Palestine
€25-30 per night, including a Palestinian breakfast at the Center or with a Palestinian host family. Additionally, lunch or dinner options are available for €7 per meal.
In addition, lunch or dinner options are available at 7 Euros per meal.
How Do You Book a Stay with a Palestinian Host Family?
We kindly request that you send us an email. Please use the email address Info@ecpalestine.org for your correspondence. In the subject line, include the phrase “Homestay With a Palestinian Family.”
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