Tel Aviv Travel Guide & Map: The Best 92 Places to See, Eat and Stay

Hotel · Boutique hotel

A boutique hotel on Lilienblum Street, furnished by Tel Aviv makers, with Israeli wine on tap and a rooftop deck.

Hotel · Luxury heritage hotel

A restored 1866 hotel in the American-German Colony near Jaffa, a Relais & Châteaux member with a rooftop over the sea.

Hotel · Hostel and hotel

A big, social hostel-hotel near Rothschild Boulevard, with private rooms and dorms, a rooftop bar and daily tours.

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Boutique hotel in two restored 1920s buildings with a rooftop pool, a short walk from Rothschild Boulevard.

Hotel · Boutique hotel

A small boutique hotel in a 1920s house off Rothschild Boulevard, with one of the city's best-loved restaurants downstairs.

Hotel · Beachfront hotel

A beachfront hotel on the marina, with sea-view balconies and a rooftop pool overlooking the Mediterranean.

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Seafront hotel on HaYarkon Street with an outdoor and an indoor pool, family rooms and the beach across the road.

Hotel · Jaffa · €€€€

Luxury hotel in a restored 19th-century French hospital and convent, with a chapel bar and a garden courtyard.

Hotel · Nahalat Binyamin, next to Carmel Market · €€€

Boutique hotel in a restored 1920s building on the Nahalat Binyamin pedestrian street, a two-minute walk from the market.

Hotel · Beachfront, HaYarkon Street · €€€€

Five-star beachfront tower with sea-view rooms and a large pool deck above the promenade.

Hotel · Jaffa, by the old port · €€€€

Hotel in a historic stone fortress building by the sea, with a rooftop infinity pool and a spa.

Hotel · Magen David Square, at the top of the market · €€€

Design hotel in a Bauhaus-era building at the market's entrance, with a rooftop pool and city views.

Hotel · Mendeli Street, near Gordon Beach · €€€

Design hotel on a quiet street one minute from the beach, known for its big breakfast.

Hotel · Ben Yehuda Street, near the beach · €€

Lively hotel on the top floors of a tower, with a rooftop bar and views over the sea and the city.

Area · Old town

The old port town on a hill above the sea, with stone alleys, galleries and the best view back to the Tel Aviv skyline.

Landmark & square · Old port

One of the oldest ports in the world, still used by fishing boats, with restaurants and cafés in the restored warehouses.

Landmark & square · Ottoman clock tower

The Ottoman clock tower from 1906 at the entrance to Old Jaffa, a good meeting point before you walk up the hill.

Church & religious site · Franciscan church

The Franciscan church that towers over Kedumim Square and the port, with a calm interior and a view over the sea.

Landmark & square · Footbridge

A small footbridge in Abrasha Park decorated with the zodiac signs: touch your sign, look at the sea and make a wish.

Church & religious site · Mosque

Jaffa's largest mosque, built in the early 1800s, with a white minaret over Yefet Street near the clock tower.

Area · Neighbourhood

The first neighbourhood built outside Jaffa, with low restored houses, boutiques, cafés and Shabazi Street at its heart.

Landmark & square · Old railway station

The restored 1892 Jaffa railway station, now shops, cafés and old carriages between Neve Tzedek and the beach.

Area · Yemenite Quarter

The Yemenite Quarter next to Carmel Market: narrow lanes, old houses and small Yemenite restaurants and hummus places.

Area · Street art

Graffiti and murals cover the walls of Florentin, a young neighbourhood of workshops, bars and cafés south of the centre.

Area · Boulevard

The tree-lined boulevard of the White City, with Bauhaus buildings, kiosks, bike lanes and benches down the middle.

Area · Historic street

A short, quiet street of 1920s houses with three small museums and Beit Ha'ir at the end, in Bialik Square.

Museum · Art museum

The artist's own home in an 18th-century stone inn above the port, full of her work and her collection, with a rooftop over the sea.

Museum · Innovation centre

A hands-on exhibition on Israeli inventions and start-ups, in a striking building on the sea south of Jaffa. Book a time slot.

Museum · Historic house

Mayor Meir Dizengoff's house on Rothschild Boulevard, where Ben-Gurion declared the State of Israel in 1948.

Museum · Bauhaus building

A restored 1936 Bauhaus apartment building that tells the story of the White City, with free and paid exhibitions.

Museum · Writer's house

The home of national poet Haim Nahman Bialik, with his library, painted ceilings and colourful tiles from the 1920s.

Museum · Art museum

The painter Reuven Rubin's home and studio, with his bright paintings of early Tel Aviv and the land of Israel.

Museum · City history museum

Beit Ha'ir, the old town hall on Bialik Square, with exhibitions on the history of Tel Aviv and the mayor's restored office.

Museum · Art museum

Israel's leading modern art museum, with Impressionists, Israeli art and the striking Herta and Paul Amir wing.

Attraction · Theatre and dining

A theatre with deaf-blind actors at Jaffa Port, plus a restaurant run in total darkness and a café with deaf staff.

Attraction · Dance centre

Home of the Batsheva Dance Company, in two old school buildings with a piazza of orange trees in Neve Tzedek.

Attraction · Bauhaus tours and shop

Gallery and bookshop on Bauhaus Tel Aviv, and the starting point of guided White City walking tours.

Park & garden · Hilltop park

The green hilltop of Old Jaffa, with lawns, the Faith Statue and the widest view of the beaches and Tel Aviv. Great at sunset.

Park & garden · City park

A green square off King George Street with a pond, a dog park and a playground, popular with locals for a break.

Park & garden · Seafront park

Wide lawns on the sea between Tel Aviv and Jaffa, a favourite spot for picnics, kites and sunset.

Beach · City beach

The classic central beach, with lifeguards, beach volleyball, sun loungers and the Gordon Pool right behind it.

Beach · City beach

A wide central beach at the end of Frishman Street, with cafés on the sand and matkot (beach paddle ball) everywhere.

Beach · City beach

A long, easy beach at the end of Allenby Street, a short walk from Carmel Market and the Yemenite Quarter.

Beach · Beach and beach bar

A relaxed beach at the south end of the promenade, with a beach bar and a great sunset view of Jaffa.

Beach · City beach

The beach below the Hilton and Independence Park, popular with surfers and the LGBTQ crowd, with a dog beach next door.

Beach · Family beach

A sheltered family beach by the Tel Aviv Port, with calm water, shade and a beach restaurant.

Restaurant · Sabich stand

One of the city's best sabich: pita with fried aubergine, egg, tahini and amba, at the corner of Allenby Street.

Restaurant · Sabich stand

The famous little sabich kiosk at Frishman and Dizengoff, with a line at lunch. Ask for extra amba if you like it tangy.

Restaurant · Hummus

Jaffa's most famous hummus, served warm with chickpeas or ful. Come before early afternoon, when they often sell out.

Restaurant · Hummus

A small, old-school hummus place in the Yemenite Quarter, known for its creamy hummus and generous plates.

Restaurant · Falafel and shawarma

A busy corner stand for falafel, shawarma and sabich, where they often hand you a free falafel ball while you wait.

Restaurant · Falafel

A long-running falafel stand on Bograshov Street, close to the beach, with crisp falafel and a big salad bar.

Restaurant · Asian restaurant

Chef Yuval Ben Neriah's Asian street-food restaurant on Begin Road, with dishes from India, Thailand, China and Vietnam.

Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant

Chef Ran Shmueli's restaurant in a restored Templer building in Sarona, cooking with produce from Israeli farms.

Restaurant · Tasting menu

A small counter where every guest eats the same tasting menu, cooked in front of you. Book well ahead.

Restaurant · Israeli restaurant

A lively Israeli restaurant on Ibn Gabirol Street, with small plates to share, grilled dishes and a busy bar.

Restaurant · Greek restaurant

A loud, cheerful Greek-style taverna in Florentin, with meze, seafood and ouzo, and tables spilling onto the street.

Restaurant · Brasserie

A French-style brasserie inside the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, good for lunch after a visit.

Restaurant · Fine dining

Chef Yossi Shitrit's restaurant in the Mendeli Street Hotel, with Moroccan flavours, near Gordon Beach.

Restaurant · Café and restaurant

A cosy café in the Jaffa flea market, furnished with vintage pieces that are all for sale. Good for breakfast.

Restaurant · Vegan restaurant

A vegan restaurant in Neve Tzedek with a long weekend brunch and dishes made from organic vegetables.

Restaurant · Seafood and grill

Chef Sharon Cohen's restaurant, known for fish, seafood and meat from the open kitchen and a long bar.

Café & dessert · Gelato

The most popular gelato in Neve Tzedek, with dozens of flavours and frozen yogurt in the shop across the street.

Café & dessert · Bakery

A French-style bakery in an old Neve Tzedek house, with croissants, tarts and fresh bread to take to the beach.

Café & dessert · Bakery

A well-known Tel Aviv bakery near Sarona, for sourdough bread, rugelach and cheese pastries.

Café & dessert · Specialty coffee

A specialty coffee bar at the north end of Dizengoff Street, roasting its own beans.

Café & dessert · Café and restaurant

A café-restaurant on Rothschild Boulevard, good for breakfast or a long coffee under the trees.

Café & dessert · Café

A café on Nahalat Binyamin Street, a minute from Carmel Market and the Tuesday and Friday art fair.

Bar · Cocktail bar

A theatrical cocktail bar in the Berdichevsky Hotel, with drinks served in unusual glasses and props. Book ahead.

Bar · Craft beer bar

A craft beer bar in the Yemenite Quarter, with dozens of Israeli beers on tap and in bottles.

Bar · Courtyard bar

A bar and online radio station in the courtyard of Beit Romano, with DJs, pizza and a young crowd.

Market · Flea market

Lanes of antiques, vintage furniture and old junk by day, and bars and restaurants that fill the streets at night.

Market · Food market

Tel Aviv's biggest market, Shuk HaCarmel: fruit, spices, street food and bars, busiest on Friday before Shabbat.

Market · Crafts fair

Local artists sell jewellery, ceramics and prints on the pedestrian street beside Carmel Market on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Market · Spice and deli market

A few streets of spice shops, delis and old-school stalls in Florentin, now also full of small cafés and bourekas places.