Biddu

Biddu is a Palestinian village in the Jerusalem Governorate, located 7 km northwest of Jerusalem's Old City near the Green Line. It is a primarily Muslim village of about 9,000 residents, known for its olive groves, vineyards, and stone houses. Biddu has a vibrant main street with shops and cafés and makes a convenient base for exploring the northwestern Jerusalem area. The climate is Mediterranean: hot, dry summers and cool, rainy winters. Spring is the best time to visit.

By Plane

Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) is 45 km northwest. A taxi costs ₪250–350. Budget: sherut to Jerusalem's Damascus Gate (₪45), then shared taxi to Biddu (₪8, 20 min).

By Car / Road

Biddu is 7 km northwest of Jerusalem, about 20 minutes by car via the Har Nof junction and local roads. Shared taxis from Jerusalem's Damascus Gate run to Biddu every 30 minutes (₪8).

Biddu is walkable. The main road is the commercial centre.

• Biddu Old Quarter — A cluster of traditional stone houses with arched doorways.

• Biddu Mosque — The main mosque, a modern building.

• Olive terraces — The hillsides around the village are planted with olive trees.

• View of the Jerusalem hills — From Biddu's eastern edge, the Jerusalem skyline is visible.

• Olive harvest (October–November) — The main agricultural activity.

• Hike in the wadis — The valleys around Biddu offer good walking trails.

• Café culture — Biddu's main street has several popular cafés.

• Biddu Restaurant — A popular restaurant on the main street serving grilled chicken, kebabs, and meze. Mains ₪30–55.
• Biddu Sweets — A bakery selling knafeh and baklava. Small plates ₪5–12.
• Falafel stands — Street food available in the village centre.

Fresh juices and coffee from the village cafés (₪5–10). Bottled water (₪2). Alcohol is not widely available.

Biddu has no tourist accommodation. The nearest hotels are in Ramallah (12 min north) or East Jerusalem (20 min southeast).

Olive oil (₪40–55/litre) is the best local product. The village has grocery shops and a small bakery.

• Al-Jib (2 km, 5 min east) — Tel Gibeon, the biblical city of Gibeon.
• Beit Iksa (3 km, 8 min south) — A village overlooking Jerusalem.
• Qatanna (3 km, 10 min north) — An agricultural village with olive groves.
• Jerusalem (7 km, 20 min southeast) — The Old City.
• Ramallah (8 km, 12 min north) — The Palestinian cultural capital.