Must-see hotels in Tel Aviv

  • Abraham Hostel

    Tel Aviv

    This mammoth hostel is one of the best places to meet other travellers, and it has some of the cleanest and best-kept budget rooms. It offers excellent…

  • Poli House

    Tel Aviv

    Boldly bursting onto the TLV scene in 2017, the 40-room Poli House is the latest creation from the owners of Brown TLV. Slightly different from the other…

  • Rothschild Hotel

    Tel Aviv

    Ofra Zimbalista's sculpture of choral singers on the exterior is but one of many whimsical features at this exemplary boutique hotel. Predating Tel Aviv's…

  • Norman Hotel

    Tel Aviv

    Housed in two restored 1920s Bauhaus buildings, the Norman is awash in midcentury opulence and the most royal of Tel Aviv’s boutiques. No detail is…

  • Hotel Montefiore

    Tel Aviv

    A truly classy choice, the Montefiore occupies a heritage-listed 1920s villa in a tree-lined street off Allenby St. The 12 elegant rooms have high…

  • Mendeli Street Hotel

    Tel Aviv

    In summer, the living is both easy and glamorous at this hotel close to Frishman Beach. The hotel foyer and restaurant are design magazine chic, and the…

  • Shenkin Hotel

    Tel Aviv

    Its mantra is 'locals know best', and the excellent recommendations supplied by the Shenkin's friendly staff certainly prove the point. A small and…

  • Alma Hotel

    Tel Aviv

    The lovely light-green 1920s building, theatrical decor and on-site restaurant and tapas bar are the main draws at this boutique choice just off…

  • Dizengoff Avenue Hotel

    Tel Aviv

    This pretty, urban hotel is bang in the middle of Dizengoff, one of the main shopping streets, but you’d be forgiven for missing it. A simple doorway with…

  • Brown TLV

    Tel Aviv

    Go back in time to the 1970s with this retro 'urban hotel'. It may not be in the best part of town, but scenesters love the rooftop bar with its sundeck…

  • Rothschild 71

    Tel Aviv

    Housed in a 1934 Bauhaus-style apartment block, this luxury hotel offers 32 sleek and stylish studios and suites with good amenities, including coffee…

  • The Jaffa

    Tel Aviv

    A major luxury hotel that opened in 2018, the Jaffa is housed in the 19th-century French Hospital, which has been redesigned by renowned architect John…

  • Market House Hotel

    Tel Aviv

    There aren't many opportunities in life to stay in a building incorporating remnants of an 8th-century Byzantine chapel, but that's what's on offer at…

  • Hotel Nordoy

    Tel Aviv

    At nearly a century old, the mauve-painted Hotel Nordoy at the end of Nahalat Binyamin’s pedestrian walkway (where a twice-weekly arts and crafts market…

  • Vera

    Tel Aviv

    Just a block from the liveliest section of Rothschild Blvd's southern tip, this swanky new boutique hotel is on a mission to showcase Tel Aviv’s talent in…

  • The Setai

    Tel Aviv

    Audacious, spacious and luxurious, The Setai sprawls across five refurbished Ottoman buildings that were once used as a jailhouse and police station. Now,…

  • Center Chic Hotel

    Tel Aviv

    The name is cringe-worthy, but this 50-room hotel in a Bauhaus-style building is worth considering for its central location on Dizengoff Sq. It has well…

  • Cinema Hotel

    Tel Aviv

    Fans of the silver screen will appreciate the decor of this converted Bauhaus-era cinema. Public spaces feature old projectors and cinema memorabilia, and…

  • Diaghilev

    Tel Aviv

    Paintings, prints and sculptures decorate every wall and common area in this 'live art hotel', which occupies a handsome Bauhaus-style building off…

  • Brown Beach House

    Tel Aviv

    Brown Beach House markets itself as a ‘luxury summer house with a retro feel’. Indeed, the furniture and decor does have a 1970s throwback feel, but its…

  • Townhouse Tel Aviv

    Tel Aviv

    Though not as stylish as many other boutique hotels in this area, the 19-room Townhouse offers comfortable rooms with large beds, airy white bathrooms and…

  • Beit Immanuel

    Tel Aviv

    This convent-style hostel is located in an 1884 building opposite a pretty Lutheran church. Operated by an evangelical congregation, its rooms are clean…

  • Little Tel-Aviv Hostel

    Tel Aviv

    A hostel that sets high standards, Little Tel-Aviv is not so little once inside. Housed in a renovated building in the heart of the action, it offers…

  • Dave West TLV

    Tel Aviv

    Meet Dave, a more budget-conscious boutique hotel from the owners of Brown TLV. Set in a refurbished Bauhaus building a few minutes’ walk from Gordon…

  • HI Tel Aviv Hostel

    Tel Aviv

    Formerly known as the B'nei Dan Guest House, this is the only hostel located next to the peaceful Park HaYarkon. It is within walking distance of the Old…

  • A23 Hotel

    Tel Aviv

    This city hotel, on the corner of Dizengoff and Arlozorov Sts, is just a five-minute walk to the sea and Hilton Beach. Its simplistic but comfortable…

  • Lily & Bloom

    Tel Aviv

    A boutique business hotel, Lily & Bloom combines chic classic interior design and modern comfort, all housed in a restored Bauhaus building. Located close…

  • Lusky Hotel

    Tel Aviv

    This family-run choice offers well-appointed rooms featuring large windows letting in lots of light. Most of these have kitchenettes, and a number have…

  • Old Jaffa Hostel

    Tel Aviv

    Occupying an Ottoman-era house in the flea market, this hostel is the most atmospheric option in its price range in Tel Aviv, but the beds aren't the most…

  • Art Plus Hotel

    Tel Aviv

    The interiors at this art-themed hotel haven't aged particularly well and are definitely in need of refurbishment. Fortunately, an updated gym and spa…

  • Shalom Hotel & Relax

    Tel Aviv

    Styled as a beach house – albeit one with 51 rooms – this spa hotel offers a free 15-minute massage to every guest at its rooftop treatment room. Rooms…

  • Port Hotel

    Tel Aviv

    This self-titled 'mini hotel' near the Old Port offers something that is very rare in Tel Aviv – stylish accommodation for those on a budget. Though small…

  • Embassy Hotel

    Tel Aviv

    Though it has dated decor, the Embassy's location – directly opposite the beach – means that this small hotel will please summer style-meisters whose…

  • Ben Yehuda Apartments

    Tel Aviv

    If self-catering is your thing, then Ben Yehuda Apartments is a safe bet. Set in two large buildings (one red, one grey) it offers a range of different…

  • Florentine Hostel

    Tel Aviv

    On first view, the less-than-picturesque district this hostel is located in can be off-putting. However, it doesn't take backpackers long to appreciate…

  • Milk & Honey Hostel

    Tel Aviv

    Just a stone’s throw from Old Jaffa, the entrance to this basic but friendly hostel can be found at the side of an old restored stone building on Salame…

  • Beachfront Hostel

    Tel Aviv

    The beachside location is the only reason to stay at this rather rundown hostel opposite Jerusalem Beach. It has an array of dorms and rooms – some with…

  • HaYarkon 48 Hostel

    Tel Aviv

    Just two blocks from the beach, this yellow-and-blue painted hostel has decent facilities including a communal kitchen, rooftop terrace and lounge with…

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