Banksy's Bethlehem hotel, closed following 7 October attacks, reopens as 'cultural platform that carries the narrative of Palestine'

"Closing our doors during the devastating assault on Gaza was not an easy decision-and now we reopen with hope. It has become a vehicle for the amplification of voices of peace, Through the hotel's art gallery and with the extraordinary work of Palestinian artists, it stands as a living testament to resilience, identity, and the unbroken spirit of a people who refuse to disappear."

"created to disturb the comfortable And today our mission feels more necessary than ever. As we reopen and welcome the world back-we do so not only as a hotel, but as a powerful cultural platform that carries the narrative of Palestine to all who walk through our doors. Our open doors are a symbol of our commitment to shari"

The Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem has reopened after closing following the Hamas attacks on 7 October 2023 and the subsequent Israel–Hamas war. The hotel opened in 2017 directly opposite the West Bank barrier so all rooms face concrete slabs topped with barbed wire described as "the worst view of any hotel in the world." The hotel aims to bring tourism, expose life under the wall, and amplify Palestinian voices through its gallery and works by local artists. Prices range from $70 for shared bunkbeds to $495 for a presidential suite. More than 20 original Banksy works remain on display.

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