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Local information
You should have received invitation letters to present - if requested - upon your arrival.
From the airport to the hotel
Tel Aviv can be reached by train or taxi. There is a train station inside the airport.
It takes about 15 minutes to get to "Ha'Shalom" station in the center of Tel Aviv. The cost of the train is 13.5 Shekels.
From "Ha'Shalom" station it's best to take a taxi to the hotel; the price should be between 20-40 Shekels. You can find taxis outside as you exit the station.
Another good option is to take a taxi straight from the airport to the hotel, the price should be between 100-120 Shekels (~20 Euro). You will find taxis on your left when you exit the terminal. There is good signage and everyone speaks English.
From the hotel to HIT
The best way to reach Holon is by taxi (especially if you share one with other SIDers!). You can ask your hotel to order one, or flag one on the street. Ask the driver to go to Golomb 52 in Holon. The price should be around 40 shekel and the time around 20 minutes (a bit more of both if there's traffic, plan for 30 minutes, get an impression of the route on the Google maps).
Here's a map of the surrounding streets. Note: buses to HIT are slow and the route not worthwhile to master for the 2-day visitor!
Inside HIT, the meeting will take place in the Building 3 Conference Hall. It's a small campus and there will be signage pointing you there.
Visas
No visa is needed for Europeans visiting Israel.
Upon entering (and leaving) Israel you may be questioned about the purpose of your visit, bring a formal document to show (we will provide one). Feel free to also give my name (Michal Rinott) and phone number: +972528800284. Here are FAQs on visiting Israel.
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is a global city, Israel's cultural and economic hub, home to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and many corporate offices and research and development centers. Its beaches, bars, cafés, restaurants, galleries, upscale shopping, great weather and cosmopolitan lifestyle have led to it being a popular tourist destination, and given way to its reputation as a "Mediterranean metropolis that never sleeps". The city of Jerusalem, 50 kilometers away, is the capital of Israel and offers a wealth of ancient history, religious shrines and colorful cultures. more Tel Aviv info and more.
Weather
Tel Aviv weather in November is usually fair, with average temperatures at 24 (highs) to 15 (lows). There are 22 sunny days in November on average (!). More information for the statistically inclined here.
Venue information
The workshop will be held at HIT - Holon Institute of Technology, a leading school for the different fields of design and technology. HIT is located at Golomb St. 52, Holon. The Workshop will take place in Building 3, first floor confernce hall.
The city of Holon is located to the south-east from Tel Aviv, easily accessible by taxi or bus (a 15-minute drive).
Hotels
Tel Aviv is full of great hotels, here are two recommendations:
a. Cinema Hotel - located in a unique Bauhaus-style building that originally served as a movie theater, the Cinema Hotel features old-fashioned movie projectors, classic movie screenings and complementary popcorn. Guests can also enjoy tanning on the rooftop terrace, a rich breakfast buffet, sauna and jacuzzi, and free wifi. The Hotel is located in the heart of Tel Aviv.
b. Overlooking the Mediterranean beach, within walking distance from all of the main attractions of Tel Aviv, Melody Hotel offers a combined leisure and business experience. Melody features a new roof-top lounge and free wireless internet, and a pleasant atmosphere.
Upon making a reservation request the special SID price (10% discount).
