Must-see hotels in Israel

  • 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…

  • Sanabl Druze Hospitality

    Golan Heights

    Situated in the Druze village of Ein Kinya, 9km southwest of Majdal Shams, this family-friendly B&B has three doubles and two spacious apartments with…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Yehelim

    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,…

  • Blueberry Rooms

    Golan Heights

    Situated in Katzrin's main shopping and dining precinct, this establishment – the closest thing in town to a hotel – has 10 simple but spacious rooms with…

  • Jerusalem Hills Inn

    Israel

    Host Chaim extends a heartfelt welcome to guests at his loftily positioned inn in Abu Ghosh. Rooms are simple but with high, comfy beds and a hint of…

  • Bikta BaArafel

    Golan Heights

    Built mostly of recycled wood, the 10 rustic rooms – all with kitchenettes, spa baths and balconies – are surrounded by organic cherry, apple and apricot…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Ohel Avraham

    Golan Heights

    The year could be 1969 at this hippy-ish hillside encampment, which has four tepees, four Mongolian-style tents, a large Bedouin-style tent and some…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Narjis Hotel

    Golan Heights

    This stylish hotel, owned by a Majdal Shams family, has 18 huge, romantic rooms with modern decor, jacuzzis, balconies and fridges. Reserve ahead…

  • Chez Stephanie

    Golan Heights

    Particularly cosy – and very popular with families. Owners Reine and Maurice were born in Marseille, but their four doubles and three log-built chalets,…

  • Simsim Backpackers

    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…

  • Korin’s Home

    Dead Sea

    Like having your own spa-equipped three-room apartment. Each of the three units sleeps up to six.

  • Metzukei Dragot

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Hotel Orit

    Israel

    Unlike most of the other hotels in Netanya, Orit is a cute, homely place that's slightly out of the city centre in a peaceful, residential area. Run by a…

  • SPNI Golan Field School

    Golan Heights

    Housed in an unpretentious 1970s complex on the edge of town, the 33 simple rooms, all with fridges, can sleep four to nine, making them a good option for…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Dead Sea Adventure Hostel

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Yehudiya Camping Ground

    Golan Heights

    This well-lit camping area is securely fenced (against wild boars and jackals) and has shade tents and barbecue pits; the hot showers are supposed to…

  • Okeanos

    Israel

    Though there are larger luxury resorts on Herzliya's beachfront, Okeanos is one of the best hotels because of its location in the mid-section of the main…

  • 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…

  • Chenyon Layla Metzada Ma'arav

    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…

  • Khan Har Odem

    Golan Heights

    Think of it as luxury camping: up to 50 guests sleep on mattresses on the smooth wooden floor of a large, bright hall, subdivided by curtains for a bit of…

  • 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…

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