Must-see hotels in North Coast

  • Villa Carmel

    Haifa

    Gramophones and antiques set the nostalgic tone of this one-of-a-kind hotel. Rooms feature a tasteful mix of original art, dangling clocks, fleur-de-lis…

  • Efendi Hotel

    Akko

    With the same proprietor as world-famous Uri Buri restaurant, it's no surprise this boutique hotel is the ultimate in Ottoman luxury. The Efendi inhabits…

  • Port Inn

    Haifa

    Budget travellers rightly flock to this charming guesthouse. A library and lounge are decked out with Turkish carpets, zany artwork and creeper plants,…

  • Bat Galim Hotel

    Haifa

    Nestled in a snoozy residential part of northern Haifa, close to Bat Galim beach, is this immensely restful boutique hotel. The marine colour scheme,…

  • Molada Guesthouse

    Haifa

    Spartan but spotless, Molada attracts youthful guests who want a more sedate experience than a standard backpacker hostel. The college-dorm-style…

  • Grushka Country Accommodation

    Caesarea

    An effusive Dutch owner sets the tone for this amiable four-room guesthouse. Wood ceilings, attic rooms and the occasional clog infuse it with Dutch…

  • Colony Hotel Haifa

    Haifa

    This tastefully updated Templer building is the ideal spot to soak up the German Colony's history and atmosphere. Its 40 rooms have large windows, high…

  • Beit Maimon Hotel

    North Coast

    With hardwood furnishings, stone-tiled bathrooms, genuine service and Mediterranean views from the breakfast terrace, Beit Maimon balances cosiness with…

  • HI Knights Hostel

    Akko

    Looking more like part of the old city walls than a modern hostel, this 76-room IYHA hostel runs like clockwork. The clean dorm and private rooms feel…

  • Art Gallery Hotel

    Haifa

    Original works by local artists adorn the public spaces and 40 mahogany-and-cream rooms of this hotel within a Bauhaus building. Some rooms feel a little…

  • Saint Charles Guesthouse

    Haifa

    Slow-moving nuns, swishing their robes, are your hosts at the sedate, boarding-school-like Saint Charles. Operated by the Latin Patriarchate Rosary…

  • Dan Caesarea

    Caesarea

    This resort, 1.5km inland from the national park, is satisfyingly luxurious. Rooms feel a little beige but have huge beds and modern bathrooms; most have…

  • Rimonim Palm Beach

    Akko

    What it lacks in charm, this chain hotel makes up for in efficiency and amenities: a palm-lined outdoor pool and an Olympic-sized indoor pool, a sauna and…

  • Akkotel

    Akko

    Embedded in the old city ramparts, this family-run hotel has 16 individually decorated rooms (including five for families). Vaults and stone walls (some…

  • Beth Shalom Hotel

    Haifa

    Run by a Swiss family, this great-value guesthouse feels a bit institutional but it’s a well-oiled machine. Pine-accented, white-walled rooms are compact…

  • Loui Hotel

    Haifa

    No-frills but very friendly, the Loui's 19 rooms are pleasant and practical, each with a kitchenette. The hotel has the feel of a creaky old joint that…

  • My Place in the Colony

    North Coast

    An exuberant welcome sets the tone for this reassuringly old-fashioned guesthouse, set within a 19th-century stone building and with solid wood…

  • Crowne Plaza

    Haifa

    As swish and smooth-running as you’d expect of this hotel chain, the Crowne Plaza’s rooms have large beds, polished wood floors and epic views of Haifa…

  • Akhziv National Park Campsite

    North Coast

    Enormously popular with families, this beachfront campground has clean bathrooms, picnic and barbecue facilities, and the occasional restored Ottoman ruin…

  • Juha's Guesthouse

    North Coast

    Though rough around the edges, Juha's Guesthouse is becoming a surprise hit among backpackers detouring from Israel's tourist trail. Run by Jisr local…

  • Haddad Guesthouse

    Haifa

    In an enviable location in the middle of the German Colony, ensconced in a remodelled 19th-century house, this family-run hotel has four simple, pine…

  • Hotel Theodor

    Haifa

    Stacked inside a 23-storey tower above a shopping arcade, the 90-room Hotel Theodor feels more aimed at business than pleasure. Still, rooms are clean and…

  • Akko Gate Hostel

    Akko

    Run by the friendly Walid, this long-running hostel has an enviable old-city location near the market and falafel joints on Salah Ad Din St. Wrought-iron…

  • Amigo Hotel

    North Coast

    Rooms are somewhat spartan, but the beachside location of Amigo's is hard to beat; it's roughly 750m south of main drag HaGa’aton Blvd. Breakfast not…

  • Akhzivland Rooms

    North Coast

    If you’re feeling bold, stay the night in one of the rough-hewn rooms within the self-proclaimed micronation of Akhzivland. Lodgings are simple, but you…

  • Carlton Hotel

    North Coast

    The 200-room Carlton has a clinical feel but the basics are all there: rooms are pretty clean and feature coffee-making stations and safety deposit boxes,…