Israel has a variety of accommodation options for tourists. You can find a hotel to suit every taste, whether it’s one with views of the Mediterranean Sea in Tel Aviv or boutique hotels overlooking Jerusalem’s Old City.
The Efendi Hotel Akko
Located on a picturesque street in the Old City of Akko in northwestern Israel, this boutique hotel has 12 rooms with views of the Crusader Walls and the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel consists of two connected and already restored houses built on the site of ancient buildings from the 6th to 12th century, which were once palaces of Ottoman rulers in the 19th century. Although the rooms in this hotel are modern, they retain the charm and features of the original ancient cultures. Rooms feature king-size beds, marble bathrooms and fine linens. There’s also a wine bar in the building’s basement, and a restored 400-year-old Turkish bath and spa.
Elma Hotel & Art Complex
This complex, located in the picturesque town of Zichron Ya’akov in northern Israel. The hotel was originally designed by Israeli architect Yaacov Rechter in 1968 as a sanatorium. But in 2005, it was converted into an arts center and boutique hotel. It has a gallery that sits on 750 square meters (8,073 square feet), a spa, a restaurant, and indoor and outdoor pools. Hotel Elma has 95 modern rooms (cottages are also available) overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, each decorated with original artwork and natural oak furniture. This luxurious resort will suit those who are very fond of cultural events, as opera performances, concerts and plays are organized here every day.
Mitzpe Hayamim Spa Hotel
The Mitzpe Hayamim Hotel is located in the city of Galilee, between the Rosh Pina artist colony and the holy city of Safed. The hotel offers 97 elegant regular rooms and suites, a wide range of spa treatments, a swimming pool, an organic dairy and vegetable farm, stores, gardens and two restaurants. Most rooms have a balcony or access to the garden, and some have views of Lake Kinneret and the Golan Heights. The decor is classic, with wooden floors and comfortable upholstery. The restaurants (one of which is vegetarian) use fresh produce straight from the farm.
The Setai, Sea of Galilee
This spa hotel is located on the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret) in northern Israel. The hotel offers 110 luxury villas and suites. Some rooms are equipped with a swimming pool or hot tub. Almost every room offers spectacular views of the lake, Tiberias and the Golan. The hotel has Israel’s largest spa complex with an indoor pool, Turkish bath, several treatment rooms and a fitness center. The Setai Hotel has hot thermal springs and parks. The Golan Heights are easily accessible from here.
The Norman Hotel Tel Aviv
Since its opening in 2014, The Norman has been a leader in luxury vacations in Tel Aviv. All 50 rooms are housed in two restored buildings dating back to the 1920s. The view from the hotel overlooks King Albert Square, which is close to Rothschild Boulevard. The interior of the hotel is reminiscent of ancient times, with decorative mosaics, warm wall colors and flowing lines in the design. Guests can visit the citrus orchard, the plant-filled courtyard, or grab a drink at The Library bar. The Norman has two restaurants, Alena (which serves Mediterranean cuisine and a buffet for breakfast) and Dinings (a Japanese restaurant serving izakaya-style tapas and modern European fare).
Montefiore Hotel
This boutique hotel is located in a restored Bauhaus building, built in 1922, near Rothschild Boulevard, in the heart of Tel Aviv. It is a display of luxury and Art Deco style. The 12 elegant rooms occupy two floors. Each room has dark wood floors, white walls and a marble bathroom. All books are neatly arranged on bookshelves and each guest has fresh flowers in their room. The hotel’s restaurant is considered one of the best restaurants in the city and the bar serves fine classic cocktails.
The Setai Tel Aviv
In 2017, popular hotel chain The Setai opened its new hotel in Tel Aviv, which was the beginning of the development of luxury vacations in the city. The five-star Setai urban resort is located on the site of an old fortress and an Ottoman prison. Next to the hotel is the famous Jaffa’s Clock Tower overlooking the city’s ancient port. The hotel has 120 rooms and a rooftop pool overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Mamilla Hotel, Jerusalem
The Mamilla Hotel is a modern luxury hotel located five minutes from the Old City. The chic rooms with light wooden floors, snow-white linens and large windows are sure to appeal to connoisseurs of luxury vacations. Guests can enjoy several restaurants, including a fish restaurant overlooking the Mamilla shopping avenue, as well as a rooftop area and bar with magnificent views of Jerusalem’s Old City. The hotel has an Akasha Wellness Center with a Turkish bath and a swimming pool.
