11 Best Hotels in Tel Aviv, Israel

As hip as the city around it, this fun boutique hotel offers good-quality accommodation in an unbeatable location at a reasonable price (at least by Tel Aviv standards), making it a great find. There are several areas to lounge, including the book-lined "living room" lobby area, the roof deck with its outdoor showers and sleek white bathtub as well as private massage area, and the garden bar in the back that is one of trendiest bars in the city. Instead of the typical breakfast buffet, you get to choose from among three nearby local cafés. For excursions farther afield, the hotel offers free bike usage. The rooms are inviting, and although they're on the small side, they use the space well.

This unique hotel pays homage to the building's origins as the Ohel Theatre, with fun quirks such as theater posters and a photo booth. Guests can start their exploration of the city with a delicious breakfast and end it with a relaxing drink at the daily Happy Hour before heading out again to enjoy the vibrant nightlife just around the corner on Dizengoff Street.

Perfect for those looking to enjoy beautiful sea views at a lower cost. The sun balcony allows guests to make the most of this beachside location with its numerous hot tubs and sun loungers. 

This member of the Atlas chain of boutique hotels has a cozy lobby filled with books about Tel Aviv and a lounge area that screens vintage black-and-white films about Israel. What the rooms lack in size they make up for with charming balconies overlooking historic Dizengoff Circle. You'll recognize the building from the outside by its larger-than-life statues of two people astride the balcony wall "talking" by means of empty cottage-cheese containers connected by a string—a favorite pastime among Israeli kids in the 1950s. Breakfast is served across the street at the fascinating Cinema Hotel, worth a visit in its own right.

In the 1930s this was the Esther Cinema, one of the first movie theaters in Tel Aviv. Skip the elevator and take the elegant winding staircase from the lobby to the various floors: when restoring it, the architect left the depressions made by the feet of thousands of moviegoers over the decades. Vintage projection equipment, tickets, playbills, and other paraphernalia give the feel of a truly charming museum. The comfortable guest rooms have black decor and reading lamps that look like tiny spotlights. The hotel has a sunny terrace with a wonderful view of Dizengoff Circle.

This chic and modern hotel used to be a library and bookstore, but has changed with the times and now represents the best of Tel Aviv's sleek business personality. Views combine the city skyline and the sea, and can be enjoyed in comfort from the splash pool on the roof deck. 

When you enter this nicely renovated International Style building you'll feel right at home, thanks to a living-room-style lobby where you can enjoy coffee and tea. The well-designed suites are spacious and provide all the bare necessities, plus enough elements of luxury to leave you feeling pampered. The hotel's concept is to offer everything that larger hotels offer, but at a more reasonable price (though "reasonable" in Tel Aviv is pricy in comparison to other cities around the world).

On Rothschild Boulevard, this boutique hotel has a color scheme and design aesthetic intended to evoke the Tel Aviv of days gone by. Every detail, down to the fabrics on the furnishings, was carefully chosen to reflect the character of philanthropist Baron Edmond de Rothschild, after whom the hotel was named. Each room has a bidet—not typical of Tel Aviv hotels—as well as huge flat-screen TVs, espresso machines, and eco-friendly bath products. Guests enter through the restaurant and bar, highlighting the culinary focus; the Israeli wine menu is divided by local region and breakfast is one of Tel Aviv's tastiest.

At this boutique hotel, the attentive staff, always friendly and accommodating, greets you with a cold beverage and a chocolate treat, and the daily happy hour includes snacks and complimentary alcoholic beverages—a great way to wind down after a day of sun, sea, and sightseeing. For extra pampering, reserve the spa rooms with balcony hot tubs facing the sea. All are comfortably sized and nicely decorated in a simple style. You can opt out of breakfast if you wish.

The northernmost hotel on the strip overlooking the water is a good budget accommodation option, if a little far from the neighborhood's shopping and dining. Rooms here are cozy and decorated in earth tones, and several face the garden near the outdoor seawater pool. The hotel caters to a wide variety of guests, including tour groups. An activities club for kids runs during the summer months.

While not directly on the sea, the Yam—meaning "beach" in Hebrew—goes to lengths to remind visitors of their location close to the water. Each room is fitted with paddleboards and a beach ball, and the front desk will send you to the beach with a prepared beach bag including towels, water, and fruit. The bright blue and white lobby is full of beach paraphernalia, surfboard pictures, and colorful beach hats, all facing a chalkboard wall with information about the day's surf conditions. Rooms are tight but those with balconies overlooking the city and sea feel more spacious and are great for enjoying the sunset. The complimentary happy hour could double for a light dinner, though the Tel Aviv Port is a minute's walk away, and you'll want to venture there for food and nightlife.