Tel Aviv/Center

Central Tel Aviv contains most of the city's most noteworthy sites, and was mostly developed between the founding of Tel Aviv in 1909 (as a suburb of Jaffa) and Israel's independence in 1948.

By bus

The city's main long-distance bus stations are around the edge of the centre, see Tel Aviv#Get in.

By train

Both and are on the edge of this district. (However, HaShalom is not served on weekends, i.e. Friday and Saturday.)

A dense network of bus lines operates through the Tel Aviv city centre, branching out to other districts and suburbs. A map of routes is available here, and Google Maps has up-to-date bus schedules, as well as an efficient routing feature.
Buses do not operate on the Sabbath, i.e. from Friday evening to Saturday evening. However, some service taxis operate on the Sabbath, following specific bus routes.

Streets and areas

• Rabin SquareThe largest public square in Israel is at the footsteps of the city hall. This square hosts many public demonstrations and events, often with tens of thousands of participants in attendance. The square is named after former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, who was assassinated here during a peace rally in 1995. A memorial in his memory is at the northeast corner of the square.

• Gan MeirA small garden between King George and Chernihovsky streets. A green little corner in the midst of the metropolitan with a cute pond in the center and a small dog park. On some evenings you might see mature people playing kids' games - it's Tel Aviv.

• Sarona

  phone: +972 3 609 9028
  Sarona was a Templer colony founded in the late 19th century. The Templers were removed in World War II and the area continued to be used for British and later Israeli government and military offices. Today it is a shopping and entertainment district filled with restored German Templer architecture. It is known for its picturesque paths and buildings, upscale restaurants, and luxurious food market.

• Tel Aviv PortOnce a commercial seaport, the Port of Tel Aviv was abandoned and later reimagined as a popular attraction and shopping district. The port is one of the most dynamic areas in Tel Aviv, including a multitude of shops, restaurants and nightclubs. During the day, this is a beautiful seaside boardwalk, great for restaurants and people-watching. At night, the bars and nightclubs open up.

• Dizengoff SquareAn elevated square on top of which there is a big fountain with a mix of fire and water. This is one of the known symbols of Tel Aviv. It reopened in June 2018 after renovations.

• Habima SquareHome to a number of cultural institutions such as the Habima Theatre, the Culture Palace and the Helena Rubinstein Pavilion for Contemporary Art, its draw is the rectangular water feature and corresponding flower bed. In the nighttime, the square comes alive with bustling nightlife and projections against the wall of the Habima Theatre.

• Neve TzedekA historical part of town with art galleries and restaurants.

• Jaffa Railway Station

  address: HaMered st. with Koyfman st.
  Trains no longer go here, so the station has been transformed into a popular outdoor shopping area.

Homes and structures

• Trumpeldor Cemetery

  address: Trumpledor 28
  Tel Aviv's original cemetery, where many central figures from the early Zionist period and beginning of the state are buried. You can see the graves of politicians like Dizengoff, Arlozorov, and Prime Minister Moshe Sharet; writers like Bialik, Tchernikhovsky, and Ahad HaAm; singer Arik Einstein; and many others. Most of the famous graves are in a cluster at the west end of the cemetery - very obvious if you can read Hebrew.

• Tel Aviv Great Synagogue

  address: 110 Allenby
  A large synagogue, built to be the central synagogue for Tel Aviv. But now it essentially functions as a regular neighborhood synagogue, and the neighborhood is pretty secular, so the building is vastly oversized for its current use. There is some nice artwork and stained glass windows inside. From the outside, it is badly in need of a cleaning and paint job, but the modernist arches added in 1969 are worth checking out.

• Crazy House

  address: HaYarkon 181
  A bizarre apartment building that resembles the buildings of Gaudi in Barcelona.

• Pagoda house

  address: Montefiore 43
  A large private house built in 1924. Designed with the guideline that it connect Eastern and Western architecture, its elements include Muslim arches, Greek columns, and of course a pagoda.

• Shared Villa

  address: Trumpledor 2
  An oddball apartment building on the beach which starts normally, but then grows outward on gravity-defying columns. By architect Tzvi Harel, who drew up the design never intending to build it, until it caught the eye of a local entrepreneur.

• Asia House

  address: Weizmann 4
  A seven-story office building. With oscillating wave-like layers, this is a more modern take on Tel Aviv's traditional white Bauhaus architecture.

• David Ben Gurion on his headA whimsical statue of David Ben Gurion doing one of his trademark headstands. A good photo op.

• Altalena memorialOne of the most important moments in early Israeli history happened here. In 1948, David Ben Gurion ordered an attack on the Altalena ship, which was carrying arms for the splinter Irgun militia. Irgun leader Menachem Begin commanded his troops not to defend themselves, believing that nothing could be worse for the new state than a civil war. There is a small memorial here to the 16 Irgun fighters who were killed in the incident.

Museums

• Independence Hall

  phone: +972 3-5173942
  address: 16 Rothschild Blvd.
  In accordance with its name, Independence Hall is the place where the Israeli Declaration of Independence was proclaimed by David Ben-Gurion on 14 May 1948, thus officially establishing the modern State of Israel. Though essentially nondescript on the outside; inside, visitors can see the actual hall itself, watch a short documentary film, and view several artifacts in the small museum.

• Tel Aviv Museum of Art

  address: 27 Shaul Hamelech Blvd
  The city's main art gallery focuses on modern and contemporary work. Changing exhibitions are housed here, in the Rubinstein Pavilion and in the Amir Building. (Enter via the Amir as the the main frontage and entrance are being rebuilt.) The children's basement is great fun and not just for kids. Within the same complex is the Golda Meir Center of Performing Arts, hosting opera, ballet, and theatre (see "Do"). The city library is also here.

• Helena Rubinstein Pavilion

  address: 6 Tarsat Ave
  Displays temporary exhibitions from the nearby Museum of Art. Same hours, free entry with museum ticket.

• Bauhaus Center Tel Aviv

  phone: +972 3-522-0249
  address: 77 Dizengoff St
  Despite its compact size, it manages to survey almost the entire gamut of the Bauhaus design genre. Detailed exhibitions, books, maps and posters, multimedia and a great little shop. The center also conducts tours of the Tel Aviv Bauhaus White City (F 10AM, duration 2 hours, book ahead) and other destinations.

• Ben-Gurion House

  address: 17 Ben Gurion
  Home of Prime Minister David Ben Gurion from 1931-1968, and the place where Israel's Declaration of Independence was written. Now it is a museum focusing on Ben Gurion's life.

• Gutman Art Museum

  address: Shimon Rokah 21
  Focuses on the work of painter and sculptor Nachum Gutman.

• Joseph Bau House

  address: 9 Berdichevsky
  A museum run by the daughters of Joseph Bau, an artist who saved many lives during the Holocaust and is featured in the movie "Schindler's List". The daughters give an original and uplifting presentation describing their parents' lives in the context of the Holocaust.

• Rokach HouseA house built in 1887 in Neve Tzedek, at a time when this neighborhood was still considered part of Jaffa, and Tel Aviv did not yet exist. It has been restored to its original condition, and you can tour it and learn about the history of Neve Tzedek and Jewish settlement outside the old city of Jaffa.

• Bialik Square – The following three museums are adjacent to each other in Bialik Square, a beautiful Bauhaus square:

• Museum of the History of Tel Aviv-Yafo

  address: Bialik 27
  A city history museum, housed in the old City Hall building.

• Bialik House

  phone: +972 3 525-4530
  address: Bialik 22
  Home of Hayim Nahman Bialik, Israel's national poet. Now a museum dedicated to Bialik's life.

• Rubin Museum of Art

  address: Bialik 14
  An exhibition of the art of Israeli painter Reuven Rubin.

Military museums – The following museums are all part of the Israeli Ministry of Defense Museums Unit. You may be able to buy a discounted combined ticket to see all of them.

• Israel Defense Forces History MuseumThis museum contains a vast collection of military hardware and vehicles from across Israel's history. You can see decommissioned tanks, all sorts of weaponry, uniforms and insignia, among other things. Access is only from the northwest side (towards the beach).

• Haganah Museum

  phone: +972 3-560-8624
  address: 23 Rothschild Blvd.
  Recounting the fascinating story of the embryonic Israel Defence Force, from British Mandate days to Israeli independence in 1948 and beyond, lots of interesting artifacts, weapons and memorabilia.

• Jabotinsky Institute

  phone: +972 3-5287320
  address: 38 King George St
  Small museum all about the life of Ze'ev Jabotinsky. Features a film about a clandestine immigration operation and a few cases showing his personal effects.

• Etzel museum

  phone: +972 3 5251387
  address: 38 KIng George St
  Very detailed history of the Etzel (Irgun) movement and their operations, also includes a short film. This museum tells the overall story of Etzel starting in the 1930s and ending in 1948.

• Etzel 1948 museum

  address: 15 Goldman
  A separate museum which focuses on Etzel/Irgun military operations in 1948, especially the conquest of northern Jaffa, including the current location of this museum.

• Tel Aviv's main beach stretches for 2 km from the port down to the edge of Jaffa. It's all sandy and west-facing, with great sunsets. Different sections are usually named for the nearest main street, and each has its own crowd. Lifeguards come on duty from 07:00 and leave according to season: Sept-April 14:00, April May & Sept 17:00, June 18:00 and July-Aug 19:00. A red flag means swim with caution, a black flag means stay ashore. From north to south the main sections are:

• Metzitzim beachJust south of Tel Aviv Port (which has no beach, the waves crash against the wall of the boardwalk). This beach became famous as the setting of the movie Metzitzim (1972). Now it's the most popular destination for families.

• Separate beachThis beach is male-only on Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday and female-only on Monday/Wednesday/Friday. On Saturdays it's open to everyone. It attracts many religious people who don't want to be seen by the opposite sex in bathing attire. It's surrounded by a wall to prevent people outside from looking.

• Dog beachA narrow strip of beach, south of the separate beach, where dogs are permitted.

• Hilton beachA meeting place for Tel Aviv's LGBT community.

• Surfers' beachJust south of Hilton beach, the waves off this narrow beach are popular with surfers.

• Gordon beachFull of beach volleyball courts, exercise equipment, and other sports facilities.

• Frishman beachA very busy beach with a heavy presence of French speakers. Also known for the elderly locals who come hear early in the mornings to exercise.

• Bograshov beachA beach that heavily attracts Tel Aviv residents, and is quieter than some of the other beaches in town.

• Trumpeldor beach

• Jerusalem beachThe biggest destination for teenagers, who find it easy to get here from the nearby Carmel Market bus terminal. Opposite Allenby street, it was renamed in 1987 in honor of Jerusalem.

• Geula beach

• Banana beach

• Aviv beachThe beach has an Eastern vibe, with yoga, tai chi, and drum circles taking place at various hours of the day.

• Alma beachThere is no breakwater here, which makes the waves bigger and more dangerous, and fewer people go into the water here. However, this is Tel Aviv's most beautiful beach, with a nice view of Old Jaffa. At sundown, you can see brides and grooms who come here to take pictures together.

Azrieli Center Lookout

address: Azrieli Center

Head to the Azrieli Center to see Tel Aviv from above. This complex with its three geometrical skyscrapers (with circle, square, and triangle footprints) is a graphical icon of the city. The bottom 3 floors contain a full-size and very popular shopping mall. But we've come here in order to climb up to the 49th floor of the circular tower, from which, they say, you can see on a good day as far as to Haifa. There’s also a posh restaurant up there, 2C Tel Aviv, which naturally charges extra for the location, it is circular kind of like the Space Needle in Seattle, but it doesn't spin, (Kosher; Tel. 03-6081990; about ₪200 per person). To get to the lookout, go to the top floor in the center of the shopping mall, and from there you can enter the circular tower where there is an elevator to the top.

Golda Meir Center of Performing Arts

address: Sderot Sha'ul HaMelech 19

Hosts opera, ballet, theatre, and concerts.

• The Yarqon ParkThe largest public park in Tel Aviv. The Yarqon River runs through the park, and spills into the Mediterranean Sea. Most of the park lies north of the river, but the south bank has a nice portion of it as well. The park is an excellent place for physical activities of all kinds - walking, jogging, cycling, boating, kissing, etc. You can also come and join a game of football/basketball at almost any time. The park is clean (but the river is not - do not swim!) and except for a few small parts is very well lit at night.

• Segway tour

  phone: +972 3 544-7373
  Meeting at the Tel Aviv Port, you can ride a Segway through the Yarkon park or along the Tel Aviv beach. No experience necessary. Must reserve in advance.

• Tel Aviv MarinaA port for yachts, sailing boats, and other small craft. (Not to be confused with the "Tel Aviv Port", which no longer functions as a port.) At the marina, you can engage in diving, sailing, and other water activities. There are also a few restaurants, and of course it's right next to the beach.

• Tel Aviv Rollers

  address: Ha'Bima Parking Lot
  The hottest inline skating group in the country! Every Tuesday 50 to 250 inline skaters of all ages gather around in the parking lot in front of Ha'Bima theater in Tel-Aviv at 22:00. The departure is at 22:30 for a nightskating on Tel-Aviv's roads.

• HithavutIsrael's secular and religious sides meet in this venue, which sort of a cross between a synagogue and a nightclub, and hosts religious classes as well as concerts, drinking, and dancing.

• Tel Aviv Cinematheque

  address: Shprinzak 2 and HaArba'a 2
  cinematheque and movie archive with 5 cinema halls and space for watching movies from its archives. The Cinematheque screens Israeli and foreign films, and private events. Film festivals include held at the cinematheque include TLVFest, "Doc Aviv" Documentary Film Festival, "Moments of French Cinema", an Australian Film Festival and more. Its lobby hosts photo exhibitions by Israeli artists. The current building was designed by Israeli Architect Salo Hershman, and was opened in 1989.

Main Shopping Streets

• Shenkin St.A trendy and much livelier street that has mainly clothing shops of smaller less known designers along with known brands. Also contains many coffee shops and restaurants. During Friday this street is as crowded on the sidewalk as most of Tel Aviv is on the road.

• Dizengoff St.Many different shops all along Dizengoff street, with the north of Dizengoff is spread with many small Israeli designer shops.

• Ben Yehuda St.A street that is located close to the beach and tourist area has several Judaica, Jewelery and Souvenir shops.

• Nachalat Binyamin St.Offers tiny stores selling everything from cheap household accessories like clothes hangers and ironing boards, to specialist kosher butchers and cheese stores.

• Kikar HaMedina

  address: Corner of Weizmann and Jabotinsky
  One of the biggest squares in Tel Aviv (and Israel). A very expensive and chic area for shopping with many major designer stores all around a big green circular traffic square.

Markets

• Carmel MarketThe largest and most famous market in Tel Aviv. Hosting clothing, food, souvenirs, and other shops. Watch out for the prices, not seldomly prices double for tourists.

• Nachalat Binyamin arts and crafts fair

  address: Nachalat Binyamin pedestrian zone
  A craft fair is held in the Nachalat Binyamin pedestrian zone every Tuesday and Friday (often more frequently during the summer and other holidays). In addition to the truly original crafts (which can make good gifts), presented by their creators, you can enjoy a good atmosphere and street shows.

• Dizengoff Antiques MarketHeld twice a week in Dizengoff Square, this is a good place to find all sorts of vintage and second-hand goods.

Malls

• Azriely Center

  address: Kaplan/Begin/Hashalom intersection
  Situated at the feet of the Azriely Towers and connected to HaShalom Train Station. This is the largest mall in the city and is often over crowded. Visitors can climb to the top of the mall for a nice free view of the city, or get to the observatory at the top of the Circular Tower (see in the "do" section). There are many stores in the mall, along with a large movie theater.

• Dizengoff Center

  address: Dizengoff 50
  The first mall in Israel. This large mall has, in addition to the usual selection, some specialty shops, such as musical instruments, stamps, hand-held devices, hobby etc. On Thursday and Friday there is a food market inside the mall with all kinds of restaurants and amateur chefs selling dishes for decent prices.

• Gan Ha'irJust off Rabin Square, an up-market oriented mini-mall with a great cafe at the top of it.

• TLV Fashion MallA new shopping mall that mainly focuses on fashion. Located where the former wholesale market was.

Other stores

• Daffodil 11

  address: 101 Dizengoff, Hod Passage
  One of the cities best second hand clothing shops. Sells modern, trendy clothing at unbelievably low prices.

• Sipur Pashut book shop

  address: Shabazi St. 36
  Founded in 2003 by Neve Tzedek residents, the Sipur Pashut Book Shop is counted among Israel’s outstanding, independent bookshops. Sipur Pashut holds a vast English collection.

Art Galleries:

• Gordon Gallery

  phone: +972 3-5240323
  address: 95 Ben Yehuda Street
  Contemporary art by local artists.

• Sommer Gallery

  phone: +972 3-5166400
  address: 13 Rothschild Blvd
  Young contemporary art by Israeli and international artists.

• Gallery 97 Tel Aviv

  address: 97 Ben Yehuda St
  Located in the heart of Tel Aviv, Gallery97 specializes in superior quality Israeli and Jewish art. A modern art gallery, concentrating on purchasing and selling artworks from Ecole de Paris and Jewish artists of the 20th century.

Antiques Shops:

• Egozi Gallery

  phone: +972 3-5277282
  address: 35 Shaul Ha'Melech
  Gallery and an auction house for art and antiques.

• Ziva Tal Antique Shop

  phone: +972 3-5275311
  address: 207 Dizengoff Street

• Kerem Ha'Temanim is known for its great little restaurants. The neighbourhood is laden with them. Almost all of them offer quality Humos, and most of them also offer Thina, Shakshuka a variety of soups. A small walk through the area in a hot Israeli day will show you how popular these tiny places are. Simply pick a sit at the most crowded place possible and the waitress will be with you in a second.

• "The Syrian"A great hummus restaurant located in the Kerem, don't be frightened by his angry facial expression, he's always like that.

Brasserie

address: 70 Ibn Gabirol

Great hamburgers and upscale dishes, and good fries. Nice atmosphere. Open 24h.

Raphael

phone: +972 3-5226464

address: 87 Hayarkon st

Messa

phone: +972 3-6856859

address: 19 HaArba'a St

Upscale restaurant, European / Med cuisine.

Bar GurionSandwiches street bar, on Ben Gurion Ave/Dizengoff St

Onami

phone: +972 3-5621172

address: 18 Haarba'a St

Japanese restaurant, mostly sushi and fish. Alongside is "Oban Koban" street-style food.

Abu Adham

address: Karlibach street & Ibn Gvirol

One of the best hummus places in Tel Aviv

Rustico

phone: +972 3-5100039

address: Rothschild Bvd 15

Great long-established Italian restaurant.

Tony Vespa

address: 140 Rothschild Ave

Tasty and affordable Pizzeria. The Pizza is made in the style of Rome with a thick crust, many kinds of toppings, and is paid for according to weight. Great place for a late night snack.

Hummus Abu Dabi

address: 81 King George

Small laid back vegan hummus place. It's open onto the street so it's a great place to have lunch and watch the locals as they rush by while you relax to the sound of Reggae. Fridays tend to be especially crowded.

Streets

address: 70 King George

Popular and stylish street side cafe. It's open 24/7 and offers some good dishes as well.

Sakura

phone: +972 3 5250486

address: 79 King George

Excellent Japanese restaurant. Offers traditional Japanese dishes and even Bentos (lunch combos) as well as some of the best Sushi in town.

The 11th Floor Restaurant

address: Crown Plaza City Center Hotel, Azrieli Towers

The 11th Floor Restaurant has views of the cityscape of Tel Aviv. This restaurant has a spacious setting and creative dishes, recalling the finest New York restaurants. Chef Eitan Mizrahi has created an outstanding kosher menu.

Hummus Mashawsha

address: Bograshov St.

Four One Six

address: Haarba'a 16

Vegan restaurant

The center of Tel Aviv is crawling with pubs and bars, while the clubs are clustered at the north and south ends. The night scene in Tel Aviv is very active, bars come and go, and yesterday's hot spot is the lamest spot today. So the descriptions, names, and rating of the places might change overnight; ask around locally. Those listed here were all still in business in early 2019.
Around Dizengoff & Ben Yehuda:

• Rosa Parks

  address: Dizengoff 265
  A small but crowded little bar, named for the African American civil rights activist.

• 223 Bar

  address: Dizengoff 223
  Cocktail bar with music.

• Ozen Bar

  phone: +972 3 6215210
  address: 48 King George
  Rock bar and venue. There are 2 shows nightly by the hottest local indie bands and even the occasional party. It's located right above Haozen Hashlishit (The Third Ear) store.

• Silon

  phone: +972 3 6200053
  address: 89 King George

• Tepale

  phone: +972 50-3337095
  address: 87 King George

Promenade & HaYarkon:

• Mike's Place

  address: 90 Herbert Samuel
  An American style bar features live music every night of the week. Also features outdoor seating in the more pleasant weather, pool table and televised sporting events. Mostly Anglo 20-30 something crowd, very good bar with several kinds of beer on tap.

• Mendalimos

  phone: +972 508-464462
  address: Hayarkon 102
  An Israeli pub and dance-bar. This is where a lot of the locals go to just to grab a beer or to enjoy the nightlife scene. Vintage design indoors, alongside outdoor balcony in which all the most important sports games are broadcast. Trendiest music from abroad and Israel.

• Molly Bloom's Irish Pub

  address: 2 Mendele St
  The first Irish pub in Tel Aviv, great atmosphere and reasonable prices, busy at weekends. Has food and outdoor seating. Often many UK and Irish customers, strangely enough. Molly has another branch at 6 Aluf Albert Mendler St near HaShalom station. But no relation to Leo Bloom's Bar in the Ziv Tower out in the north city; fittingly so, since Molly's main problem with Leo was the "no relation".

Allenby:

• Cheers

  address: 56 Allenby St
  Bar with mostly good reviews. Israeli timekeeping: happy hour is from opening to 22:00.

• Temptation

  address: 35 Allenby St
  A dark 2-floor dance-bar with mainly hip-hop music. Tuesday is karaoke night.

• Chaser

  address: 44 Allenby St
  Mixed reviews, expensive.

• The Minzar

  address: Allenby 54
  A bar for drinking while planning the next revolution. A very established Tel Aviv institution that's highly popular with students of humanities at Tel Aviv University.

• Salon Berlin

  address: 15 Najara
  Laid back bar + trendy clothing store. When the hipsters tire of mingling at HaProzdor, they walk down here to sit down and chill with their friends. During daytime you may also check out the clothing store next door which boasts its own trendy clothing line.

Rothschild St & around:

• abraXas

  address: 40 Lilenblum
  Good food & music.

• Lima

  address: 42 Lilinblum
  Mainly a hip-hop dance-bar with an outside area. Attracts a diverse crowd, from suburban party girls to highbrow philosophy students.

• Flame

  address: 42 Nahalat Binyamin
  A small dark pick-up bar with a very friendly atmosphere. Tuesday nights: 1 + 1 on drinks.

Ibn Gabirol:

• HaShoftim

  address: 39 Ibn Gabirol
  Classic wooden bar with stout on tap and outdoor seating as well.

Other areas:

• Shalvata

  phone: +972 53 9442873
  address: Tel Aviv port
  Coffee shop, bar-restaurant, on the beach

• Dancing Camel Brewing Company

  phone: +972 3-624-2783
  address: Hataasiya 12 (corner Hamasger)
  Tel Aviv's only microbrewery and Israel's oldest continually operating microbrewery. Featuring 16 types of hand-crafted beers brewed on premises. Always an interesting seasonal beer or two (try the Golem - an Iced IPA at 11.3% on tap every full moon). Bar extends into the brewery so you can sit only a few feet from the copper brewhouse. Live Blues on Monday nights, Jazz on Tuesday nights. During Football season enjoy Sunday night football every week. Nice mix of Anglo-Israeli crowd; highest rated beer destination in Israel on ratebeer.com.

• Alma De Cuba

  phone: +972 53 5325972
  address: Ha'arba'a 8, Tel Aviv
  Cuban bar & lounge. Salsa dance club

Budget

Most hostels will also have private rooms available.

• Crown Sea Hostel

  phone: +972 77-442-5816
  address: Yona HaNavi St. 7
  Rated 4.15 out of 5.

• Little Tel-Aviv Hostel

  phone: +972 3-559-5050
  address: Yehuda ha-Levi St 51
  Rated a great 4.5 out of 5. Very clean and friendly hostel in a central location not far from the bus station. Maximum 6 people per dorm. And one of the few ones that actually appreciates direct bookings, and consequently might give you 5 % discount on the price with regards to the big hotel reservation sites.

• Abraham Hostel Tel Aviv

  phone: +972 3-624-9200
  address: 21 Levontin St.
  Rated great 4.5 out of 5. Member of ILH.

• Gordon Inn

  phone: +972 3-523-8239
  address: Ben Yehuda 77
  Rated 4.25 out of 5. A 31-room guest house with private, family and dormitory rooms, basically but comfortably furnished. Close to the beach and with its own great little bar, open late, with cold Guinness on tap. Member of ILH.

• Offer's Hostel

  address: Sharabi St. 15, Neve Tzedek
  Rated 3.9 out of 5, but no reviews for a year.

• Hayarkon 48 Hostel

  phone: +972 3-516-8989
  address: 48 Hayarkon St.
  Rated 4.1 out of 5. ₪15 to store luggage. Member of ILH.

• Beachfront

  phone: +972 3-744-0347
  address: Herbert Samuel St. 78
  Rated 3.9 out of 5. Member of ILH.

• Momo's Hotel

  phone: +972 3-629-7421
  address: 28 Ben Yehuda St
  Rooms small and a bit dated, rated only 3.2 out of 5, but good value for such a central location.

Mid-range

• Dizengoff Suites Boutique Hotel

  phone: +972 3-5234363
  address: 39 Gordon St
  Boutique hotel run by a family. They know Tel Aviv Yafo inside out and speak English, French, Italian and Hebrew. The hotel offers a choice of 3 suites and also accommodates business travellers who seek long term hotel rentals. Wireless Internet is also available.

• Bell Hotel

  phone: +972 3-517-4291
  address: HaYarkon 50
  Near the beach, short walk from centre. Rooms are small, the "spa" is just a dry sauna, and there's quite a bit of street noise.

• Artplus Hotel

  phone: +972 3-7971700
  address: 35 Ben-Yehuda
  A combined art museum/hotel, original art fills the entire hotel. Central location.

• Golden Beach Hotel

  phone: +972 3-5162727
  address: Herbert Samuel St. 56
  On the promenade of Tel Aviv, facing the beach.

• Sun Aviv Hotel

  phone: +972 3-5174847
  address: Montifiori St. 9A
  Next to the picturesque neighbuorhood of Neve Tzedek. Website shows no availability in first half of 2019.

• Sun City Hotel

  phone: +972 3-5177913
  address: Yona HaNavi St 41
  Clean & friendly, handy for beach, Sheinkin St., the arts and crafts fair at Nahalat Binyamin & Bezalel Market.

• Armon Hayarkon Tel Aviv

  phone: +97236055271
  address: 268 Hayarkon
  Business and pleasure hotel.

• Cinema Hotel Tel Aviv

  phone: +972 3-520-7100
  address: 1 Zamenhoff St
  Located in an restored 1930 Bauhaus building, the Esther Cinema. Rooms and public areas are decorated with a cinema theme - they've done this with real pizzazz. Breakfast is excellent.

• Dizengoff Beach Apartments

  phone: +972 524260244
  address: 283 Dizengoff St
  Offers deluxe one bedroom apartments and flats only a two minute walk from the beach and park. Each rental apartment includes one bedroom and a well designed, modern living room. Spacious enough for two people. Each rental suite has a spectacular view of Tel Aviv and many of these rental apartments overlook the sea.

• Leonardo Beach Hotel

  phone: +972 3-5211777
  address: 156 Hayarkon
  On the sea shore promenade. Has a great view of the marina.

• Prima Tel Aviv

  phone: +972 3-5206666
  address: 105 HaYarkon
  A 4-star, boutique hotel across from the beach.

• Grand Beach Hotel

  phone: +972 3-5433333
  address: 250 Hayarkon
  Quiet setting; convenient location.

• Vital Hotel Tel Aviv

  phone: +972 3-7770000
  address: Weizmann 14
  Boutique hotel. An elevator connects the hotel with the new shopping mall and cafes at Weizmann Center.

• Hotel de la Mer

  phone: +972 3-5100011
  address: 62 Hayarkon
  A boutique hotel, housed within an historic Bauhaus building, and decorated according to the principles of Feng Shui.

• Center Hotel Tel Aviv

  address: 2 Zamenhoff
  Housed in a renovated historic Bauhaus building.

• City Hotel Tel Aviv

  phone: +972 3-5246253
  address: 9 Mapu

• Ana Bnei Dan Hostel

  phone: +972 3-5441748
  address: 36 Bnei Dan St
  45 rooms all with a/c.

• The Lusky

  phone: +972 3 5163030
  address: 84 Hayarkon
  Clean friendly place, free parking, most rooms have kitchenettes.

• Maxim Hotel Tel Aviv

  phone: +972 3-5173721
  address: 86 Hayarkon
  A solid family hotel with elegant modern design.

• Savoy Tel Aviv

  phone: +972 3 514-0500
  address: 5 Geula
  Located at the center of Tel Aviv, a short walk from the beach. Designed for business travelers.

• Tal Hotel Tel Aviv

  phone: +972 3 542-5500
  address: HaYarkon 287
  Within walking distance of the Tel Aviv nightlife, the beach, and Dizengoff street.

• Pink House Tel Aviv

  phone: +972 54 443-8800
  address: 17 Raban Gamliel st. (corner with 10 Nagara st.)
  The only gay guest house in Israel. It's in the heart of Tel Aviv gay and center district and a short walk to the beach. Best to book in advance.

• Shalom Hotel & Relax

  phone: +972 3 542-5555
  address: 216 Hayarkon St.
  Beach style boutique hotel, near Dizengoff street, the port, and beaches.

Splurge

The most expensive hotels in Tel Aviv are mostly situated in the first line of buildings along the shoreline. While many bear internationally-renowned brand names and most comply with the typical standards expected by European and American travellers, they often suffer from poor design and construction quality, lax maintenance and lack of renovation over the years.

• The Alexander Suites Hotel Tel Aviv

  phone: +972 35452222
  address: 3 Havakuk St
  The Alexander is an intimate boutique style hotel. Ranging from 45 m² to 75 m², all suites are appointed in a European contemporary style.

• Carlton Tel Aviv

  phone: +972 3-5201818
  address: 10 Eliezer Peri St.
  Includes a high-tech room with many perks.

• Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv

  phone: +972 3-5390808
  address: Hayarkon 145
  The Crowne Plaza has been particularly affected by quality and ageing issues among shoreline hotels, but tries to make up for that by more attractive pricing.

• Dan Panorama Tel Aviv Hotel

  phone: +972 3-5202552
  address: Charles Clore Park
  Overlooks the sea.

• Dan Tel Aviv Hotel

  phone: +972 3-5202552
  address: 99 Yarkon St.
  Located on the shoreline, the flagship of the Dan Hotels chain enjoys decades-long reputation as a prime haunt for celebrities and is known for its colorful facade designed by renowned Israeli artist Yaacov Agam.

• David Intercontinental Tel Aviv

  phone: +972 3-7951111
  address: 12 Kaufman St
  One of the newest luxury hotels in the city with an impressive lobby bar overlooking the beach.

• Hilton Tel Aviv

  phone: +972 3-5202222
  address: Independence Park
  This is the first major 5-star international hotel in the city. Up north on the seaside, it offers nice views of the sea from seafront rooms, but age has started to bite in its infrastructure.

• Sheraton Tel Aviv

  phone: +972 3-521-1111
  address: HaYarkon Street 115
  A high-class international chain hotel, overlooking the Med; part of the Marriott chain and fairly reliable for comfort.

• Crowne Plaza City Center Tel Aviv

  phone: +972 3-7774000
  address: Menachem Begin St. 136
  In the Azrieli tower complex 2 km from sea, reliable chain offering.

• Isrotel Tower Tel Aviv

  phone: +972 3-5113636
  address: HaYarkon 78