Dead Sea
A wonderful place to linger for a couple of days, this desert retreat is especially enchanting at night, when owner Gil Shkedi and his guests hang out…
Must-see hotels in Dead Sea
Ein Gedi
This delightful low-rise campus, lushly planted with exotic trees and plants (including two immense baobab trees), offers a luxurious on-site spa and a…
Dead Sea
Has two studio apartments off a garden (great for kids) decorated with garrulous owner Asaf Madmony's extraordinary stone, wood and metal sculptures.
Dead Sea
This 89-room hostel is ideal if you’d like to climb the Snake Path to see sunrise from atop Masada. The five- or six-bed, single-sex dorm rooms border on…
Dead Sea
Just five minutes' walk from Arad's bus station, this low-rise hostel has helpful staff and 53 clean and comfortable rooms surrounded by grass and…
Dead Sea
Nothing else in Arad even comes close in terms of comfort and style. In a lovely spot on the edge of town, this boutique gem offers glorious desert views,…
Ein Gedi
The sensational setting and simple but contemporary rooms, with three to five beds, make this 87-room hostel madly popular. Dinner is often available for…
Ein Gedi
The 46 rooms, each with five or six beds, are not as swish as at the youth hostel, but this is an excellent launching point for hikes. Dinner (57NIS, on…
Ein Bokek
With a small but sparkling lobby, this well-run hotel has 142 rooms, neatly tended gardens and two outdoor pools, one for adults, the other for kids…
Ein Bokek
Right on the beachfront promenade, this 203-room hotel is known for its above-average service. The swimming pool overlooks the sea, while downstairs the…
Dead Sea
Like having your own spa-equipped three-room apartment. Each of the three units sleeps up to six.
Dead Sea
Perched on a cliff about 600m above the Dead Sea – the views are truly spectacular – this no-frills, hippyish holiday village hosts festivals, cultural…
Dead Sea
This laid-back, all-vegetarian 'adventure hostel' has an old-time backpackers vibe and great chill-out areas. Furnishings are simple, but bunks are…
Dead Sea
A modern, well-equipped camping area on Masada's western side, near the base of the Roman siege ramp. Prices include the use of kitchen facilities and…
Ein Gedi
Situated just outside the gate to Kibbutz Ein Gedi, this mellow, hillside operation has eight basic huts, each with five mattresses on the floor. Bathroom…
