Nazareth
Hidden away in a gorgeous, two-century-old stone house in the Old City, this place has oodles of charm – and so do the staff. The 14 rooms are simple but…
Must-see hotels in Lower Galilee
Sea of Galilee
Hosts Sara and Bentzi Zafrir offer the warmest of welcomes and a fantastic independent-travel vibe here. Inspired by the yurts (gers) used by the nomads…
Tiberias
Moshav Arbel is just 8km northwest of central Tiberias, but this tranquil B&B feels a world away when you’re lazing in a hammock by the 12.5m pool or…
Lower Galilee
Perched on a hilltop with clear-day views of Mt Carmel, Mt Hermon and the mountains of Gilead in Jordan, this welcoming guesthouse has both traditional…
Sea of Galilee
Opened in 1889, this 72-room German Catholic guesthouse – geared to Christian pilgrims but open to all – is a tranquil place with glorious gardens, right…
Nazareth
Adjacent to the residence of Nazareth’s Greek Orthodox mutran (‘bishop’ in Arabic), this family-run gem, with 11 rooms, occupies a gorgeous, 200-year-old…
Tiberias
Yet another excellent ILH hostel, this place has a real backpacker vibe, a rooftop chill-out area with fairy lights, a full kitchen for guests and…
Tiberias
A favourite of David Ben-Gurion back in the 1950s, the doyen of the Tiberias hotel scene – opened in 1946 – retains some of its late-Mandate-era charm…
Tiberias
Built in the 1890s as a hospital, this sumptuously restored complex – still owned by the Church of Scotland – is graced by meticulously tended gardens,…
Sea of Galilee
Israel's smallest kibbutz (just five families) runs a delightful hillside guesthouse, part of the ILH network, where hammocks swing amid tranquil,…
Nazareth
More a homestay than a B&B, this simply furnished nine-room guesthouse is run by Bishara, a retired vitrage ('stained glass' in French) artisan, who grew…
Sea of Galilee
This kibbutz old-timer, founded in 1964, has 170 elegant hotel rooms, 75 'country lodging' rooms, a gym (opened in 2017), flowery grounds and its very own…
Nazareth
On the top floor of an Ottoman mansion, this vast, all-wood studio apartment affords breathtaking views. Unbelievably romantic.
Sea of Galilee
From 1948 to 1967, when most of the Sea of Galilee’s eastern coast was under Syrian control, the only way to get to Kibbutz Ein Gev was by boat. Today,…
HI – Karei Deshe Guest House & Youth Hostel
Sea of Galilee
This sparkling-white facility, right on the lakeshore, has 82 rooms (with 18 more set to come in 2018), a sandy beach and lots of trees and grass. Dorm…
Sisters of Nazareth Guest House
Nazareth
Set around a flowery courtyard with archaeological excavations underneath, this 61-room establishment, in a building that dates from 1855 (a new wing…
Sea of Galilee
Opened in 2017, this premium luxury hotel is gorgeously sited just metres from the seashore. When you're not relaxing in the infinity pool or being…
Lower Galilee
Run by the friendly, knowledgeable Suzy and Mitch (who grew up in Denver and New York City respectively), the five two-room cottages come with gorgeous…
Lower Galilee
The welcoming Billan family has turned four apartments into 18 comfortable, clean rooms, many quite spacious; private bathrooms are planned. Dorms have…
Tiberias
Run by a local family, this hotel is a good bet all around. The 48 rooms are spacious (28 sq metres) and come with parquet floors, high ceilings,…
Lower Galilee
Within easy walking distance of Beit She’an’s antiquities, this hostel has 80 rooms (18 of them added in 2017), attractive public areas, a great rooftop…
Nazareth
Run by friendly Sami and Silke, this attractive guesthouse has 23 dorm beds (mostly bunks), seven of them in an all-female room. Amenities include kitchen…
Tiberias
The 30 handsome, modern studio apartments have at least 30 sq metres of space, balconies, kitchenettes, comfy sheets and new mattresses in 2017. One of…
Mount of the Beatitudes Pilgrims Hostel
Sea of Galilee
Simple pilgrims accommodation, with spectacular views of the Sea of Galilee, at the lovely Mount of the Beatitudes.
HI – Poriya Sea of Galilee Guesthouse & Hostel
Sea of Galilee
Perched on a hillside high above the Sea of Galilee, the lovely Poriya (Poria) campus boasts a glass-walled lobby with spectacular views, 58 rather…
Tiberias
Best thought of as a cheap hotel. Staff fail to create a backpacker vibe, the 26 rooms are slightly scuffed and the sheets are polyester, but amenities…
