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14 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Tel Aviv

Written by Jess Lee Updated Mar 22, 2023

Rimmed by stretches of golden beach and renowned for its lively café culture and innovative dining scene, Tel Aviv is Israel's most cosmopolitan and youthful city.

Soaking up the sun and sand, shopping in arty boutiques, and enjoying some serious foodie action are Tel Aviv's top things to do, and what the city lacks in major tourist attractions, it makes up for with its laid-back atmosphere.

Nicknamed " The White City ," the town was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status in 2003 in recognition of its fine examples of Bauhaus architecture (an early 20th-century Modernist style of building). There are also a number of art galleries and small, specialist museums for sightseeing off the beach.

For historic ambience, though, one of the best places to visit is Jaffa, just to the south. This well-preserved port town has a settlement history dating back thousands of years and today is home to excellent restaurants and cafés.

Plan your time here with our list of the top tourist attractions in Tel Aviv.

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Tel Aviv is defined by its coastal position. The beaches attract tourists and locals alike. On weekends, Tel Aviv's strips of sand are crowded with sun-worshippers, posers, and people just chilling out.

The most popular sandy stretches are centrally located Gordon Beach , Frishman Beach , and Banana Beach , where you'll find excellent facilities such as freshwater showers, sun loungers, and sunshades for rent.

The Homat Hayam Promenade (also known as the Tayelet) is a paved boardwalk that runs along the beach from central Tel Aviv for two kilometers to Jaffa. This is prime evening promenading territory, as well as offering a scenic seafront walkway for those who want to stroll to Jaffa rather than take public transport.

The beachfront area is lined with plenty of cafés and restaurants, allowing an easy entire day at the beach.

A two-kilometer walk south along the coast from downtown Tel Aviv brings you to the ancient port town of Jaffa, with its preserved Ottoman-era architecture and a handful of historic monuments that point to Jaffa's long history as one of the Mediterranean's most important ports over the centuries.

Today, most visitors are here to simply stroll around the central Old Jaffa area, with its flea market, restaurants, cafés, and artisan boutiques. It's particularly lively in the evening, when the old town throngs with diners.

To get a glimpse of Jaffa's history, head down to the old port area, then visit St. Peter's Church and Jaffa's Great Mosque .

Jaffa's Abrasha Park is also home to an excavation area that has revealed a section of the Hyksos period walls (dating from between the 18th to the 16th centuries BCE).

Compared to the big-city hustle of Tel Aviv, Jaffa is a wonderfully tranquil place for a stroll that, despite serious gentrification, still retains its old-fashioned charm.

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One of Tel Aviv's most atmospheric neighborhoods, the Yemenite Quarter (Kerem HaTemaniem) is full of meandering alleyways lined by old-style architecture that has withstood the area's gentrification.

It was first settled by Yemenite Jews in the early 20th century, and the original feel of the closely-packed streets is still very much alive.

The neighborhood backs onto Tel Aviv's famed Carmel Market — busy, colorful, full of fresh produce, and Tel Aviv's answer to Jerusalem's famous Mahane Yehuda Market.

There are excellent dining opportunities both within and around the market area, and this district is best known for its cheap and cheerful dining options, dishing up plenty of Middle Eastern flavors, as well as its buzzing café culture. If you're hungry in Tel Aviv and want a cheap meal, this is the place to head.

The hub of Tel Aviv is this central plaza, laid out on two levels with a raised area for pedestrians above the carriageway and topped by the peculiar modern-art Fire and Water Fountain designed by Israeli artist Yaacov Agam.

The plaza and the street running off it are named after Meir Dizengoff, Tel Aviv's first mayor after the city separated from Jaffa.

From the circle, Dizengoff Street runs southeast to Habima Square, Tel Aviv's cultural center and home to the Habima Theater built in 1935.

This is also where you'll find the excellent Helena Rubinstein Pavilion of Contemporary Art , which hosts a program of temporary art exhibits.

Just off Habima Square, on Berdyczewski Street, is one of Tel Aviv's best speciality museums. The Joseph Bau House Museum is set in the house where the famous Israeli artist and holocaust survivor lived and worked. Exhibits of his work, including animation films, paintings, and graphic art, are displayed throughout, and tours of the space are run by his daughters.

Address: Dizengoff Street, Central City

The city's major museum and a leading light in Israel's contemporary art scene, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art contains works by Degas, Monet, Van Gogh, Henry Moore, Picasso, Jackson Pollock, and the world's largest collection of work by Israeli artists.

A particular highlight is the collection of Alois Breyer early 20th century prints and architectural renderings of Ukrainian wooden synagogues, all of which were destroyed during World War II.

The ultra-modern building, with its sophisticated architecture, houses and highlights the artworks perfectly.

As well as the permanent collection, the museum hosts regular temporary exhibits and other events.

Address: 27 Shaul HaMelech Boulevard, Central City

Official site: www.tamuseum.org.il

The funky Neve Tzedek Quarter is the city's oldest neighborhood, with European-Jewish settlers first building houses here in the 1880s.

These lovely old buildings have been well preserved, and many now house arty boutiques, cafés, and some of the city's hippest restaurants .

Snuggled within the quarter on Rochkach Street, you'll find two of its major points of interest: the Rockach House , home to a small sculpture gallery, and the Nachum Gutman Art Museum , which displays the artwork of this Israeli painter.

In the district's southwest corner is the old Ottoman railway station called the HaTachana . This has been restored and reopened as a rather stylish complex of cafés, restaurants, and designer boutiques.

Little Bialik Street, just west of Meir Park in the central city, is home to some excellent examples of Tel Aviv's Bauhaus architecture.

At the northern end, Bialik Square is home to Tel Aviv's original Bauhaus-style town hall , now known as Beit Ha'ir. Various exhibits inside document the history of Tel Aviv.

Just south of the square is the distinctive Bialik House , which originally was the residence of poet Chaim Nachman Bialik and is now a tribute to his life and works.

Farther down the street is the house of artist Reuven Rubin. Again, this is now a museum dedicated to his work, full of paintings, as well as old photographs of Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv's old port area (known as Namal) is located just off HaYarkon Street. It has been slickly rejuvenated and is now a hip waterfront hangout strip full of shops and cafés.

The boardwalk here is a favorite for promenading youngsters, while families flock to the area on weekends. The area is home to small private art galleries and an excellent indoor market.

During the weekends there are often free live music concerts and other events and family-friendly entertainment . This is a great place to come if you have kids in tow, as there's usually plenty to keep them occupied.

Official site: www.namal.co.il

The Eretz Israel Museum (Land of Israel Museum) occupies a complex just north of Hayarkon Park.

The complex grounds include the Tell Qasile archaeological site and a planetarium , as well as various pavilion buildings with displays on ceramics, glass, the history of writing, science, ethnography, and folklore.

In the center of the complex is Tell Qasile where Israeli archaeologists have identified 12 settlement levels dating back to the 12th century BCE. Stratum XII and Stratum XI are attributed to the Philistines, while Stratum X dates from the 10th century when the kings of Israel had a port here.

Later strata show that the site was still occupied during the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine eras and was only finally abandoned in favor of nearby Jaffa during the Islamic period.

Address: 2 Chaim Levanon Street, Tel Aviv

Now newly renewed and renamed, ANU (which used to also be known as Beit Hatefutsoth or the Diaspora Museum) illustrates the life and culture of the Jewish people across the world, throughout history.

The museum displays a wide variety of exhibits organized into themes that include synagogues and worship of Jewish communities throughout the world; Jewish humor; and prominent Jewish people throughout history, including famous musicians, writers, and actors.

Interactive displays and modern curation, film recordings, and models, document the world's Jewish population through the centuries.

There is also an excellent new children's section with interactive multimedia displays.

Complimentary guided tours are available three times per week but need to be booked beforehand.

Address: 2 Klausner Street, Tel Aviv

Official site: https://www.anumuseum.org.il/

This popular seaside resort, 32 kilometers north of Tel Aviv, sits on a beautiful golden-sand beach that stretches for more than 10 kilometers.

The shoreline is the major attraction. Tel Aviv locals flock here during sunny weekends to chill out with friends and family.

Downtown is crammed with cafés and restaurants and really buzzes with energy during summer evenings. It's a quieter alternative to Tel Aviv if you don't fancy the big-city rush, and there are plenty of accommodation options here.

The Jewish Legion Museum (four kilometers north of the town center) documents the achievements of Jewish military units in the British army during World War I.

Although now known mainly for being home to Ben-Gurion International Airport, Lod has a rich history.

Founded by the tribe of Benjamin after the Israelite occupation of the Promised Land, Lod was later destroyed by the Assyrians during the 8th century BCE.

From the 4th century onwards, it was settled by Greeks who renamed it Lydda. During the Byzantine era, Lydda/Lod became an important Christian center, and St. Paul is said to have healed a bedridden man here before traveling on to Caesarea.

It's also one of the towns mentioned on the famous 6th century Madaba Map of the Holy Land in Madaba, Jordan.

Today, you can visit Lod's Greek Orthodox Church of St. George , which was rebuilt in 1870 over the original Crusader-era chapel here.

Lod is 22 kilometers southeast of Tel Aviv.

Neighboring the Eretz Israel Museum, the Yitzhak Rabin Center (named after the former prime minister of Israel) includes a wealth of information about Israel itself, and about Yitzhak Rabin, who was assassinated by Jewish terrorists after making peace with Jordan in 1995.

The museum's highly detailed exhibits include a multitude of archived films and photographs.

They take visitors through Israeli history from the early 20th century while focusing on the biography of Rabin from his early years, through his life as a soldier, and then in the government and as leader of the country, right up to his assassination.

Address: 8 Haim Levanon Street, Tel Aviv

This central city street, which runs south from Habima Square, is home to some of Tel Aviv's finest Bauhaus architecture and is a great place for a stroll, particularly in the early evening.

Along the road are two museums where you can make stops between admiring the preserved buildings.

The Independence Hall (Beit Dizengoff) is the former residence of Tel Aviv's first mayor and is where David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the state of Israel on May 14th, 1948. Inside, a display of mementos from this event is exhibited.

Also along the road is the house once occupied by Haganah Commander Eliyahu Golomb, now home to the Haganah Museum , which documents the Haganah guerrilla force that actively attacked British Mandate rule. There are weaponry exhibits and information on the Haganah's activities inside.

Although Tel Aviv itself is a modern town, Jaffa , just to the south, has been occupied for centuries.

Excavations in recent years have brought to light a wall dating from the Hyksos period (18th-16th centuries BCE), and archaeologists have also found a stone door with an inscription in the name of Egypt's Pharaoh Ramses II dating from the 13th century BCE.

Around 1200 BCE, Philistines settled in Jaffa and on Tell Qasile (north of the river Yarqon). Later (approximately 1000 BCE), the town was captured by David, and it's thought that his son Solomon imported cedar wood from Lebanon for the construction of the temple in Jerusalem through the port of Jaffa or the harbor near Tell Qasile.

In later centuries, however, the population of Jaffa was predominantly Phoenician, and from the 3rd century BCE, predominantly Greek. During the 1st century BCE, the port of Jaffa lost its leading place to the newly founded town of Caesarea.

The Christian era in Jaffa began with the visit of the apostle Peter (Acts 9,36-43), and it became the see of a bishop during the 4th century CE. In 636 CE, it was conquered by the Arabs, and during the 7th and 8th centuries enjoyed a period of prosperity under the Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphs.

The Crusaders destroyed the town in 1099 and then rebuilt the walls; thereafter the port was used by pilgrims visiting the Holy Land. The Crusader occupation came to an end, however, with the capture of the town by the Mameluke Sultan Baibars in 1267. Thereafter, for many centuries, Jaffa lay desolate.

From 1520, Palestine was ruled by the Ottomans, who in 1650 gave permission to Franciscan friars to build a church and pilgrim hospice at Jaffa.

In 1807, Mahmud, whose severity earned him the name of Abu Nebut ("Father of the Cudgel"), became Pasha of Gaza and made Jaffa his capital. Many monuments in Jaffa date from this time, including the Seraglio (now a museum), the nearby Hammam, the Mahmudiye Mosque, and the Abu Nebut Fountain.

A new period of development under European auspices began in the mid 19th century.

The "capitulations" in agreement with the Ottoman government ensured great influence for the European powers in Palestine. The French built hospitals and enlarged monasteries and churches. The Russians built a church dedicated to St. Peter at the "Tomb of Tabitha" on the hill of Abu Kabir. Farther north, the Jewish settlements of Neve Tzedek and Neve Shalom were established.

In 1892, French engineers built a railway line between Jaffa and Jerusalem. In 1909, immigrants from Russia founded the purely Jewish suburb of Ahuzat Bayit, with the Herzl Grammar School (on a site now occupied by the Shalom Tower). This marked the beginning of the modern town, which was named Tel Aviv in 1910. Following the intercommunal conflict of the Jaffa Riots in 1921, Tel Aviv broke away from Jaffa and became an independent city.

During the British Mandate (1920-48), wide new streets were cut through Jaffa's maze of alleys to make it easier to control disorder. By 1924, the town had a population of 35,000.

The United Nations plan for the partition of Palestine (1947) proposed that Jaffa (population 100,000, including 30,000 Jews) should remain Palestinian, and Tel Aviv (population 230,000) become Jewish.

In 1948, as the British Mandate was dissolved, Jewish forces capturing Jaffa. Much of the Palestinian population of Jaffa fled during the onslaught. On May 14th, 1948, David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the state of Israel in the former house of the first mayor of Tel Aviv, Meir Dizengoff.

In 1949, the old town of Jaffa was amalgamated with Tel Aviv under the name of Tel Aviv-Yafo.

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Why Go To Tel Aviv

Don't get confused, Tel Aviv is definitely not Jerusalem . Although they're less than 50 miles apart, Tel Aviv lacks the historic significance of the Holy City. In place of religious sites and ancient ruins, Tel Aviv features world-class beaches and rip-roaring nightlife. Tradition in Tel Aviv consists of Friday night revelry rather than quiet reflecting, and kosher cuisine is overshadowed by a wealth of international culinary delights.

Tel Aviv's love of the arts and culture shines through it's fantastic (albeit few) museums. If you've come to see the sights though, you won't need more than a couple of days here. The purpose of your visit shouldn't be to just see Tel Aviv, it should be to fully experience it. Once you've had your fill of museum hopping, let yourself fall into the rhythm of this modern Mediterranean metropolis. Devote your days to lounging on its beaches or meandering through the streets of Jaffa . And when night falls, allow yourself to be swept up by the luring hum of club music and the nonstop flow of cocktails.

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Tel Aviv Travel Tips

Best months to visit.

The best times to visit Tel Aviv are March through April and September through November. Spring and fall mark this city's "sweet" tourism spots, boasting pleasant temperatures and affordable prices. Despite the intense heat, most travelers head to Tel Aviv during the summer months, determined to hit the beaches and return home with a tan. Between May and August, expect inflated prices. The winter months also see a spike in tourism as travelers from northern countries (particularly in Europe) come to thaw.

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What You Need to Know

• You'll feel welcome Israelis and Arabs live side-by-side here, only parting ways to let an American beach-bum or European backpacker pass. The streets echo with Hebrew and Arabic, but English-speakers aren't hard to come by.
• Avoid talking politics Tel Aviv is a very safe city, and you're unlikely to witness any of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. That doesn't mean you should talk about it though, keep strong opinions to yourself.
• Stand your ground Israelis are notorious line-cutters. You're bound to witness locals pushing their way past you. Don't hesitate to speak up if someone cuts you off; assertiveness is completely acceptable here.

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• Opt for two wheels rather than four Tel Aviv is a fairly flat city and many of its roads sport new bike lanes, which makes for perfect biking conditions. You can help pad your budget by renting a bike from Tel-O-Fun , the city’s short-term bike rental service, rather than splurging on taxis or a rental car.
• Don't hire a guide There's no reason to pay someone to show you around when you can simply tag along on one of the free guided neighborhood tours offered by Tel Aviv Global & Tourism .
• Stick to regional cuisine While you can find fantastic fare from all around the globe, you'll save money by sticking to regional specialties like falafel and kebabs. Some of the best (and cheapest) eats can be found along Etzel Street in southern Tel Aviv's HaTikva District.

Culture & Customs

Tel Aviv is a laid-back city where people from all walks of life come to share a beach umbrella or a cafe table. Here, the Sabbath is more commonly celebrated with a night out on the town rather than an evening of prayer.

This freewheeling debauchery wasn't necessarily the ambition of the Tel Aviv's founders. The city came to life in the early 1900s when a small group of Jewish people migrated north from the cramped living conditions of Jaffa , which was a predominantly Arab town at the time. In 1921, riots in Jaffa drove roughly 40,000 inhabitants to the tiny settlement, while the outbreak of World War II caused another large influx of residents. To accommodate the rapidly growing population, Tel Aviv underwent an extreme expansion, both outward and upward. Today, the city is characterized by modern skyscrapers and wide boulevards.

This is a very diverse city because its residents come from all corners of the globe. Strolling down the street, you'll come across a variety of people and cultures, which range from Orthodox Jews to Arabs to European expats. Hebrew and Arabic are the dominant languages here, but the majority of people you'll interact with here speak English as well.

The Israeli new shekel (commonly referred to as the Israeli shekel) is Tel Aviv's official currency. One shekel is divided into 100 agorot (singular is agora). Money can be changed in small exchange bureaus, banks or hotels. (Most banks are only open Sunday through Friday until noon, then again from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.) One shekel is equal to approximately $0.30, but the shekel to dollar rate often fluctuates, so check the latest exchange rate before you go. Major credit cards are also accepted in most transactions (excluding taxis).

What to Eat

As a city of immigrants, Tel Aviv's diversity has led to an extremely eclectic culinary scene. You'll find crowded cafes rubbing elbows with restaurants that serve everything from Mediterranean specialties to sushi. Must-try delicacies include hummus masabacha (hummus with whole chickpeas, paprika and tahini), kanafeh (Palestinian dessert pastry of cheese that is soaked in syrup) and sabich (eggplant sandwich with tons of toppings).

For an eclectic Mediterranean menu, head to Night Kitchen , beloved by visitors for its fun ambiance and shareable plates. Plus, Sunday through Thursday the restaurant offers a happy hour special in which everything on the menu is 50 percent off. If you're looking for seafood-focused dishes, travelers suggest you visit Shila – Sharon Cohen’s Kitchen & Bar . For Middle Eastern fare, the trendy Santa Katarina earns favorable reviews for its ever-changing menu and intimate courtyard setting across from a synagogue.

Kosher options are slightly harder to find in Tel Aviv in comparison to other cities in Israel, but there are several popular options. Falafel Hakosem receives rave reviews from locals and tourists alike thanks to its hummus, falafel, shawarma and sabich. Expect crowds, especially around lunch, for this fast-casual spot. The House of Hummus , which specializes in hummus dishes, is another popular lunch outpost, as is the unassuming Abu Hassan . For a wide variety of cafes, head to the Neve Tzedek neighborhood ( Dallal Bakery is a favorite).

The dress code is casual at most Tel Aviv establishments, and all of the city’s restaurants accept Israeli shekels.

Tel Aviv's varied religious and political affiliations may raise some safety concerns. But while the Israeli-Palestinian conflict may be the subject of heated debates, the city has not been a target of political violence since the 1990s. While visiting Tel Aviv, you should feel completely safe in public areas. However, remember that this is a big city: Keep an eye on your valuables and avoid walking alone at night, especially in unfamiliar areas.

Getting Around Tel Aviv

The best way to get around Tel Aviv is by bike. The city is relatively flat, and many of the top attractions are located fairly close to one another, making it easy to navigate on two wheels. Buses run frequently (although less so on Fridays and Saturdays during the Sabbath) and offer an affordable way to get from downtown Tel Aviv to neighborhoods like Jaffa . For cheap (albeit slow) transportation to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), located about 11 miles southeast of downtown, you should rely on the train. You can also take a taxi or bus from the airport; you'll get into town more quickly in a taxi, but you'll pay much more than you would for the bus. Ride-hailing services, such as Uber, also service the city, but they only call licensed taxi drivers.

Entry & Exit Requirements

The Israeli government does not require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your arrival, but many airlines do. You will also need to show a return or onward ticket and sufficient proof of funds to enter the country. Expect heightened security screenings at the airport; the Israeli government has been known to deny travelers entry based on background checks. The government will also deny entry to anyone looking to travel to the West Bank or Gaza. You can learn more by visiting the U.S. State Department website .

Set on a grid, Tel Aviv's wide, relatively uncongested streets, ample bike lanes, and (of course) the scenic Tayelet  

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In 2003, UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, proclaimed the historic zone of Tel Aviv, also know as The White City, as a World Cultural Heritage site. By this proclamation, UNESCO recognized the special architectural qualities of the buildings, streets, squares and avenues of this zone. The White City area was built in an innovative style, tailored to the needs of its residents, to their life styles, and to the climatic conditions of the region. This area is the world's largest grouping of buildings designed in the International Style known as Bauhaus.

Beginning in the 1930's until the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, about 4,000 buildings were constructed in this area in the International Style. The White City is located between Allenby Street in the south, Begin Road and Ibn Gvirol Street in the east, the Yarkon River in the north, and the Mediterranean Sea in the west.

The buildings of The White City were designed by Jewish architects, who had studied in the Bauhaus School in Germany (or were influenced by it). Following the rise to power of the Nazi regime these architects fled Europe; many came to Tel Aviv, where they developed a new architectural anguage, characterized by its asymmetry, functionality and simplicity.

A free tour of the White City is offered every Saturday at 11:00 am by the Association of Tourism of Tel Aviv. No need to sign up – The meeting point is at 11 Rothschild Blvd. 

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The White City Center (WCC) was co-founded by the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality and the German government at a historical and cultural crossroad in the heart of Tel Aviv. The WCC's mission is to actively preserve the heritage of the White City site and the international style, known in Israel as the Bauhaus. The White City Center will operate at the Liebling House on 29 Idelson Street, one of a series of historic buildings erected around Bialik Square, in the area that was once the beating heart of Tel Aviv. Built by Tony and Max Liebling in 1936, it was designed by architect Dov Karmi with distinctive characteristics of the international style; entirely different from the decorated home of poet Haim Nachman Bialik, located around the corner. The renovation and conservation project of the Liebling House began in the summer of 2017, scheduled to be completed by 2019.

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Central Tel Aviv

• 1 Understand
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• 4.2 Homes and structures
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Central Tel Aviv is the most important area in Tel Aviv for visitors

Understand [ edit ]

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.

Get in [ edit ]

By bus [ edit ]

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

By train [ edit ]

Both 32.083611 34.796944 1 Tel Aviv Central Train Station and 32.07307 34.79311 2 Tel Aviv HaShalom Train Station are on the edge of this district. (However, HaShalom is not served on weekends, i.e. Friday and Saturday.)

Get around [ edit ]

A dense network of bus lines operates through the Tel Aviv city center, 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.

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Streets and areas [ edit ].

Homes and structures [ edit ]

• 32.075369 34.766015 13 Shared Villa , 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.  
• 32.078885 34.766671 15 David Ben Gurion on his head ( South end of Frishman beach ). A whimsical statue of David Ben Gurion doing one of his trademark headstands. A good photo op.  

Museums [ edit ]

• 32.07386 34.77926 19 Helena Rubinstein Pavilion , 6 Tarsat Ave ( Corner of Dizengoff, 400 m west of main museum ). Displays temporary exhibitions from the nearby Museum of Art. Same hours, free entry with museum ticket. ( updated Jan 2019 )
• 32.1018 34.77574 25 Museum of Illusions , Yosef Yekutieli 6 ( In Tel Aviv Port ). A museum of optical illusions, including fun 3D ones like the Ames room that you can walk into.  
• Bialik Square – The following three museums are adjacent to each other in Bialik Square, a beautiful Bauhaus square:
• 32.0734 34.77096 26 Museum of the History of Tel Aviv-Yafo ( Beit Ha'ir ), Bialik 27 . A city history museum, housed in the old City Hall building.  
• 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.
• 32.063497 34.772064 29 Haganah Museum , 23 Rothschild Blvd. , ☏ +972 3-560-8624 , [email protected] . Su-Th 09:00-16:00, F 09:00-12:00 . 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. ₪15/10 adults/concessions .  
• 32.059356 34.762647 1 Former Israel Defense Forces History Museum ( Batei HaOsef ). This used to be a museum of old military vehicles, but in 2019 the contents were moved to Yad LaShiryon museum in Latrun . It's mentioned here so that you don't mistakenly visit it based on old recommendations from elsewhere.  

Do [ edit ]

• 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: Sep-Apr 14:00, Apr May & Sep 17:00, Jun 18:00 and Jul-Aug 19:00. A red flag means swim with caution, a black flag means stay ashore. From north to south the main sections are:
• 32.09286 34.77025 2 Separate beach ( Nordau beach, the religious beach ). This 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. ( updated Feb 2017 )
• 32.09167 34.77035 3 Dog beach . A narrow strip of beach, south of the separate beach, where dogs are permitted. ( updated Feb 2017 )
• 32.08822 34.76909 5 Surfers' beach . Just south of Hilton beach, the waves off this narrow beach are popular with surfers. ( updated Feb 2017 )
• 32.08331 34.76747 6 Gordon beach . Full of beach volleyball courts, exercise equipment, and other sports facilities. ( updated Feb 2017 )
• 32.08051 34.76659 7 Frishman beach . A very busy beach with a heavy presence of French speakers. Also known for the elderly locals who come here early in the mornings to exercise. ( updated Feb 2017 )
• 32.075545 34.765369 9 Trumpeldor beach . ( updated Nov 2019 )
• 32.072638 34.763988 11 Geula beach . ( updated Nov 2019 )
• 32.07046 34.763363 12 Banana beach . ( updated Nov 2019 )
• 32.06036 34.75854 14 Alma beach ( Charles Clore beach ). There 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. ( updated Nov 2019 )
• 32.0741 34.7919 15 Azrieli Center Lookout , 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. ₪22 .  
• 32.07648 34.78496 16 Golda Meir Center of Performing Arts , Sderot Sha'ul HaMelech 19 ( Same building complex as the Museum of Art ). Hosts opera, ballet, theatre, and concerts. ( updated Jan 2019 )

• 32.09988 34.77551 18 Segway tour , ☏ +972 3 544-7373 , [email protected] . 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.  
• 32.072794 34.77905 20 Tel Aviv Rollers ( TAR ), Ha'Bima Parking Lot . Tu 22:00 . 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.  
• 32.06432 34.7725 21 Hithavut . Israel'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. ( updated Jul 2017 )

Buy [ edit ]

Main shopping streets [ edit ].

• 32.06845 34.77711 1 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.  
• 32.0811 34.7737 2 Dizengoff St. . Many different shops all along Dizengoff street, with the north of Dizengoff is spread with many small Israeli designer shops.  
• 32.08427 34.77219 3 Ben Yehuda St. . A street that is close to the beach and tourist area has several Judaica, Jewelery and Souvenir shops.  
• 32.0689 34.77 4 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.  
• 32.086667 34.789722 5 Kikar HaMedina ( Nation Square ), 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 [ edit ]

• 32.069 34.7701 7 Nachalat Binyamin arts and crafts fair , Nachalat Binyamin pedestrian zone , [email protected] . Tu 10:00-18:00, F 10:00-17:00 . 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. ( updated May 2019 )
• 32.07805 34.77402 8 Dizengoff Antiques Market ( Tel Aviv Antiques and Secondhand Goods Market ). Tu 11:00-21:00, F 07:00-16:00 . Held twice a week in Dizengoff Square, this is a good place to find all sorts of vintage and second-hand goods.  

Malls [ edit ]

• 32.07388 34.79222 9 Azriely Center ( HaShalom Mall ), 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.  

Other stores [ edit ]

• 32.07949 34.773908 13 Daffodil 11 , 101 Dizengoff, Hod Passage ( at the corner of Dizengoff and Frishman Streets in the covered passageway ). One of the cities best second hand clothing shops. Sells modern, trendy clothing at unbelievably low prices.  
• 32.06343 34.76713 14 Sipur Pashut book shop , 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 :

• 32.083326 34.771431 15 Gordon Gallery , 95 Ben Yehuda Street , ☏ +972 3-5240323 . Contemporary art by local artists.  
• 32.063252 34.770605 16 Sommer Gallery , 13 Rothschild Blvd , ☏ +972 3-5166400 . Young contemporary art by Israeli and international artists.  
• 32.08356 34.77158 17 [dead link] Gallery 97 Tel Aviv , 97 Ben Yehuda St ( 5 min from the Waterfron and HaYarkon St ). Su-Th 11:00-19:00, F 12:00- 15:00 . 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 :

• 32.07736 34.789886 18 Egozi Gallery , 35 Shaul Ha'Melech ( America bldg, near the Tel Aviv Museum ), ☏ +972 3-5277282 . Gallery and an auction house for art and antiques.  
• 32.088196 34.775112 19 Ziva Tal Antique Shop , 207 Dizengoff Street , ☏ +972 3-5275311 .  

Eat [ edit ]

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.

Budget [ edit ]

• 32.070425 34.769539 1 Humus - the son of the Syrian ( "The Syrian" ), Hillel ha-Zaken St 10 . A great hummus restaurant in the Kerem. Don't be frightened by his angry facial expression; he's always like that. ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 32.08441 34.77419 2 Bar Gurion , Shlomo Ibn Gabirol St 82 ( on Ben Gurion Ave/Dizengoff St ). Sandwiches street bar ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 32.066802 34.783374 3 Abu Adham , Carlebach St 7 ( Karlibach street & Ibn Gvirol ). One of the best hummus places in Tel Aviv ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 32.075959 34.776543 4 Hummus Abu Dabi , 81 King George ( near Dizengoff Center ). Sa-Th 10:30-23:00, F 10:30-18:00 . 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. ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 32.07577 34.771736 5 Mashawsha ( Hummus Mashawsha ), Pinsker St 40 . ( updated Sep 2022 )

Mid-range [ edit ]

• 32.08978 34.77996 6 Rustico , Rothschild Bvd 15 , ☏ +972 3-5100039 . Su-Th 12:00-23:30, F Sa 09:30-00:00 . Great long-established Italian restaurant. Pizza US$15, mains US$25 (Dec 2018) . ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 32.07152 34.77938 7 Tony Vespa , 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. ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 32.07609 34.77692 8 Streets , 70 King George . Popular and stylish street side cafe. It's open 24/7 and offers some good dishes as well. ( updated Sep 2022 )

Splurge [ edit ]

• 32.07038 34.78671 9 Messa , 19 HaArba'a St , ☏ +972 3-6856859 . Daily 12:00-15:30 & 19:00-23:30 . Upscale restaurant, European and Mediterranean cuisine. Starters ₪50, mains ₪150 (Dec 2018) . ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 32.07029 34.78513 10 Onami , 18 Haarba'a St , ☏ +972 3-5621172 . Daily 12:00-00:00 . Japanese restaurant, mostly sushi and fish. Alongside is "Oban Koban" street-style food. ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 32.070334 34.784788 11 Four One Six ( 416 ), Haarba'a 16 , [email protected] . Vegan restaurant. ( updated Sep 2022 )
• The 11th Floor Restaurant , Crown Plaza City Center Hotel, Azrieli Towers ( Azriely ). Breakfast: Su–F 06:30–10:30 . 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. ( updated Dec 2021 )

Drink [ edit ]

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 , Dizengoff 265 . Sa-Th 18:00-03:00, F 13:00-04:00 . A small but crowded little bar, named for the African American civil rights activist. ( updated Jan 2019 )
• 223 Bar , Dizengoff 223 . F-Tu 18:00-02:00, W Th 18:00-03:00 . Cocktail bar with music. ( updated Jan 2019 )
• 32.07436 34.77577 1 Ozen Bar , 48 King George , ☏ +972 3 6215210 . Rock bar and venue. There are 2 shows nightly by the hottest local indie bands and even the occasional party. It's right above Haozen Hashlishit (The Third Ear) store.  
• 32.07672 34.77705 2 Silon , 89 King George , ☏ +972 3 6200053 . Su-Th 18:00-04:00, F Sa 20:00-05:00 .  
• 32.07658 34.77689 3 Tepale , 87 King George , ☏ +972 50-3337095 . cheap .  

Promenade & HaYarkon:

• 32.07935 34.76817 5 Mendalimos , Hayarkon 102 ( in front of the Dan Hotel ), ☏ +972 508-464462 , [email protected] . 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.  
• 32.07912 34.76801 6 Molly Bloom's Irish Pub , 2 Mendele St ( corner of HaYarkon St ). Daily 16:00-02:00 . 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". ( updated Jan 2019 )
• Cheers , 56 Allenby St . Daily 18:00-06:00 . Bar with mostly good reviews. Israeli timekeeping: happy hour is from opening to 22:00. ( updated Jan 2019 )
• 32.07156 34.76974 7 Temptation , 35 Allenby St . Daily 20:00-05:00 . A dark 2-floor dance-bar with mainly hip-hop music. Tuesday is karaoke night. ( updated Jan 2019 )
• Chaser , 44 Allenby St . Mixed reviews, expensive. ( updated Jan 2019 )
• The Minzar , 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.  
• 32.07032 34.76974 8 Salon Berlin , 15 Najara ( Near the Allenby-Shenkin junction ). Laid back bar and 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 , 40 Lilenblum ( short block west of Allenby ). M Tu 19:00-04:00, W Th Sa Su 19:00-00:00, F 13:00-19:00 & 20:00-00:00 . Good food & music. ( updated Jan 2019 )
• Lima , 42 Lilinblum . Mainly a hip-hop dance-bar with an outside area. Attracts a diverse crowd, from suburban party girls to highbrow philosophy students.  
• 32.06441 34.77115 9 Flame , 42 Nahalat Binyamin . A small dark pick-up bar with a very friendly atmosphere. Tuesday nights: 1 + 1 on drinks.  

Ibn Gabirol:

• 32.0761 34.78141 10 HaShoftim , 39 Ibn Gabirol ( corner of HaShoftim St ). Classic wooden bar with stout on tap and outdoor seating as well.  

Other areas:

• 32.10108 34.77507 11 Shalvata , Tel Aviv port , ☏ +972 53 9442873 . Su Sa 09:00 - last customer . Coffee shop, bar-restaurant, on the beach  
• 32.06708 34.78655 12 Dancing Camel Brewing Company , Hataasiya 12 (corner Hamasger) , ☏ +972 3-624-2783 , [email protected] . 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.  
• 32.0704 34.7836 13 Alma De Cuba , Ha'arba'a 8 , ☏ +972 53 5325972 , [email protected] . Cuban bar & lounge. Salsa dance club.  

Sleep [ edit ]

Most hostels will also have private rooms available.

• 32.07301 34.765578 1 Crown Sea Hostel , Yona HaNavi St. 7 , ☏ +972 77-442-5816 . Clean friendly hostel by Ge'ula beach. Dorm ₪90 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.062513 34.774097 2 Little Tel Aviv Hostel , Yehuda ha-Levi St 51 , ☏ +972 3-559-5050 . Clean friendly hostel not far from the bus station. Dorm bed ₪70 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.06313 34.776301 3 Abraham Hostel Tel Aviv , 21 Levontin St , ☏ +972 3-624-9200 . Gets good reviews for vibe, cleanliness and location. Dorm ₪70 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.081347 34.770618 4 Gordon Inn , Ben Yehuda 77 , ☏ +972 3-523-8239 . Guest house with 7 private rooms, no dorm, very basic but comfy. Close to the beach. Double (room only) ₪280 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.073056 34.766132 5 Hayarkon Hostel , 48 Hayarkon St , ☏ +972 77-536-4769 . Close to beach but very uneven quality. Dorm ₪70 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.076023 34.766022 6 Beachfront Hostel , Herbert Samuel St. 78 , ☏ +972 3-744-0347 . Handy for beachfront, gets mixed reviews for quality of accommodation. Dorm bed ₪90 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.0759 34.768234 7 Momo's Hostel , 28 Ben Yehuda St , ☏ +972 3-629-7421 . Rooms small and a bit dated, rated only 3.2 out of 5, but good value for such a central location. Dorm bed from ₪90, private room from ₪200 . ( updated Dec 2018 )
• 32.08198 34.77351 8 Dizengoff Suites Boutique Hotel , 39 Gordon St ( Corner of Dizengoff ), ☏ +972 3-523 4363 , fax : +972 3-527 3524 , [email protected] . Boutique hotel with 5 suites, no single rooms, long rentals available. Doubles (room only) ₪550 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.07326 34.76614 9 Bell Hotel , HaYarkon 50 ( corner with Allenby ), ☏ +972 3-517-4291 . 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. B&B double from ₪350 . ( updated Jan 2019 )
• 32.07722 34.76811 10 Artist Hotel , 35 Ben Yehuda , ☏ +972 3-797 1700 . A combined art museum/hotel, original modern art fills the entire hotel. Central location. Part of Atlas chain. B&B double ₪420 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.07289 34.76481 11 Golden Beach Hotel , Herbert Samuel St. 56 , ☏ +972 3-516 2727 . On Tel Aviv beachfront, 1 km north of Jaffa. Okay for comfort. Double ₪700 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.07235 34.76889 12 [dead link] Sun City Hotel , Yona HaNavi St 41 ( corner with Allenby St ), ☏ +972 3-5177913 . Clean & friendly, handy for beach, Sheinkin St., the arts and crafts fair at Nahalat Binyamin & Bezalel Market. B&B double from ₪310 . ( updated Dec 2018 )
• 32.09403 34.7739 13 Armon Hayarkon , 268 Hayarkon , ☏ +972 3-605 5271 . Mid-range hotel, they usually score well for comfort, cleanliness and service. B&B double ₪500 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.07793 34.7748 14 Cinema Hotel Tel Aviv , 1 Zamenhoff St ( next to Dizengoff Square ), ☏ +972 3-520-7100 . 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. B&B doubles from ₪350 . ( updated Jan 2019 )
• 32.08581 34.76971 15 Leonardo Beach Hotel ( Marina Tel Aviv ), 156 Hayarkon , ☏ +972 3-5211777 , fax : +972 3-5211770 . On the sea shore promenade. Has a great view of the marina. B&B double from ₪450 . ( updated Dec 2018 )
• 32.08005 34.76795 16 Prima Tel Aviv , 105 HaYarkon , ☏ +972 3-5206666 . Check-in: 14:00 , check-out: 11:00 . A 4-star, boutique hotel across from the beach. Doubles from ₪700 . ( updated Dec 2018 )
• 32.0925 34.7737 17 Grand Beach Hotel , 250 Hayarkon St. , ☏ +972 3-543 3333 , [email protected] . Check-in: 15:00 , check-out: 12:00 . Spacious, renovated rooms, and stylish urban design. Each room is equipped with a mini fridge, LCD television and cable, and personal safe. A spacious pool and sunbathing area on the roof of the hotel has panoramic view of the seashore and the city. ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.08147 34.78926 18 Vital Hotel Tel Aviv , Weizmann 14 , ☏ +972 3-7770000 , fax : +972 3-7770020 . Boutique hotel. An elevator connects the hotel with the new shopping mall and cafes at Weizmann Center. B&B double from ₪660 . ( updated Dec 2018 )
• 32.07491 34.76652 19 Hotel de la Mer , 62 Hayarkon , ☏ +972 3-510 0011 , fax : +972 3-5167575 . Boutique hotel in a Bauhaus building, rooms in a minimalist style. No breakfast on site, you get a voucher for the cafe a short block away. They also run the Olympia 500 m north along the street. Double (room only) ₪320 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.0955 34.78835 20 Ana Bnei Dan Hostel ( Israel Youth Hostel Association ), 36 Bnei Dan St , ☏ +972 3-5441748 , fax : +972 3-5441030 , [email protected] . 45 rooms all with a/c. Private from ₪400 . ( updated Dec 2018 )
• 32.07744 34.76745 21 The Lusky , 84 Hayarkon ( One block back from promenade ), ☏ +972 3 5163030 , [email protected] . Check-in: 14:00 , check-out: 12:00 . Clean friendly place, free parking, most rooms have kitchenettes. B&B double from ₪630 . ( updated Dec 2018 )
• 32.0776 34.76752 22 Maxim Hotel Tel Aviv , 86 Hayarkon , ☏ +972 3-517 3721 , [email protected] . Friendly hotel within a minute of the beach, rooms are small. B&B double ₪550 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.0725 34.76513 23 Savoy Hotel Sea-Side Tel Aviv , 5 Ge'ula , ☏ +972 3 514-0500 . Barely 60 m from beach, nice rooms but a tad small. Great sunset views from rooftop terrace but this is a smoking area. B&B double ₪660 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.09405 34.7736 24 Tal Hotel Tel Aviv , HaYarkon 287 , ☏ +972 3 542-5500 . Good hotel within walking distance of the nightlife, beach and Dizengoff. Part of Atlas chain who have a dozen hotels in TA. B&B double ₪840 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.06969 34.76882 25 Pink House Tel Aviv , 17 Raban Gamliel st. (corner with 10 Nagara st.) , ☏ +972 54 443-8800 . The only gay guest house in Israel. It is in the heart of Tel Aviv gay and center district and a short walk to the beach. Best to book in advance.  
• 32.08934 34.77215 26 Shalom Hotel & Relax , 216 Hayarkon , ☏ +972 3-762 5400 . Boutique hotel near the marina, gets great reviews for comfort and service. B&B double ₪1,050 . ( updated Jan 2020 )

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.

• 32.09365 34.7728 27 Alexander Tel Aviv Hotel , 3 Havakuk St , ☏ +972 3-545 2222 , fax : +972 3-5469346 , [email protected] . Boutique-style hotel with suites in contemporary style. Double (room only) ₪1,150 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.08593 34.76951 28 Carlton Tel Aviv , 10 Eliezer Peri St , ☏ +972 3-520 1818 , fax : +972 3-527 1043 , [email protected] . Next to marina, some construction noise, but generally a good standard for rooms and service. Double (room only) ₪1,200 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.08385 34.76912 29 Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv , Hayarkon 145 , ☏ +972 3-520 1111 . Good location by marina, okay rooms, but a lot of noisy construction all day long - the end date for this isn't known. Double (room only) ₪630 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• Dan Panorama Tel Aviv , Kaufmann 10 ( next to Intercontinental David ), ☏ +972 3-520 2552 , fax : +972 3-548 0111 , [email protected] . Beachfront hotel gets great reviews for comfort, food and service. Double (room only) ₪870 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.07951 34.76787 30 Dan Tel Aviv Hotel , 99 HaYarkon , ☏ +972 3-520 2552 , fax : +972 3-548 0111 , [email protected] . Boxy modern hotel on the shoreline. Quality of rooms varies greatly depending on whether they've been upgraded yet: this work continues in early 2020. Double (room only) ₪1,300 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.06542 34.76387 31 Intercontinental David Tel Aviv , 12 Kaufman , ☏ +972 3-795 1111 , fax : +972 3-795 1112 , [email protected] . Great location near beach, decent rooms showing their age. Service mostly good with some lapses. Double (room only) ₪630 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.08915 34.77068 32 Hilton Tel Aviv , Hayarkon 25 ( Independence Park, north end of Ben Yehuda ), ☏ +972 3-520 2222 , fax : +972 3-527 2711 . Large hotel on northern seafront. Rooms okay but showing their age, service erratic. Double (room only) ₪800 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
• 32.08169 34.76809 33 Sheraton Tel Aviv , HaYarkon Street 115 ( 200 m south of marina by fork with Herbert Samuel St ), ☏ +972 3-521 1111 . A high-class international chain hotel, overlooking the Med; part of the Marriott chain and fairly reliable for comfort. B&B double from ₪350 . ( updated Dec 2018 )
• 32.07545 34.79169 34 Crowne Plaza City Center Tel Aviv , Menachem Begin St. 136 ( by HaShalom railway station at east edge of centre ), ☏ +972 3-777 4000 . Check-in: 15:00 , check-out: 11:00 . In the Azrieli tower complex 2 km from sea, reliable chain offering. B&B double from ₪520 . ( updated Dec 2018 )
• 32.07677 34.76741 35 Isrotel Tower Hotel , HaYarkon 78 , ☏ +972 3-511 3636 . Good location and rooms, try for a sea view else all you see is surrounding construction. The roof-top pool is neat. Parking is problematic but that's typical for downtown TA. Double (room only) ₪700 . ( updated Jan 2020 )
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Tel Aviv Bauhaus Tour

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While a large percentage of Tel Aviv's more prominent Bauhaus buildings are in the Rothschild Blvd. neighborhood, other remnants of this era in Tel Aviv’s architectural history can be found in many areas of the city. One interesting cluster is located in and around the area of Dizengoff Circle, and they lend themselves to an interesting Tel Aviv Bauhaus tour that even at a leisurely pace, should take no more than two hours. For those wanting to explore Bauhaus, there are plenty of hotels in and around the area to give you easy access.

the area of Dizengoff Circle 

Start at Dizengoff Circle, walk north to Frishman St, go to 33 Frishman St. Descend a flight of stone stairs and walk through the gate (which will probably be closed, but not locked). You’ll find yourself in what looks like a small public garden surrounded by a building project. While most Bauhaus commissions were for private dwellings (and some for public institutions), this complex of apartments was constructed in Bauhaus style for the ruling Mapai political party - the forerunner of today’s Labor party in Israel - and the apartments were apportioned to the party faithful. Equality was a watchword in Socialist circles then, and in keeping with this tenet, all the apartments were built to look the same. The only different element is the glass doors at various places on the ground level. These served as entrances to public facilities such as kindergartens, laundry rooms or grocery shops.

Return to Frishman, continue to Dizengoff St, turn right, left at Esther St., right on Ruth St and left again, immediately, onto Yael St. and to Yael St., to look at buildings # 6 and 8 across the road. Notice, their straight lines and right angles, and then the asymmetrical layout -a balcony on one side of each floor, and a window on the other. This asymmetry was a manifesto of sorts, as though to announce: “We are doing something new.” Also, pay attention to the balconies. All of those built during this period were open-air spaces; only later did people enclose them.

On the other side of the street, #3, where you are standing, notice the building, which is more elaborate than many others It was designed by renowned Bauhaus architect Oskar Kaufmann, who also designed the original building of the Habima Theater, Israel’s national theater. Notice the rounded theater-like “podium” at the entrance – as well as the two trees casting their shadows on the building, planted with the intention of adding a bit of ornamentation to an otherwise undecorated edifice.

Cross Yael St. at Shlomo Hamelech St. and continue until you reach #18, which is on the opposite side of the street. Here a Bauhaus building once stood; the one that took its place many years later was also constructed along Bauhaus lines, although the differences are quite evident.

The flat roof on #20 Shlomo Hamelech is another typical Tel Aviv Bauhaus feature. The roof was common property of all the tenants, serving as both laundry roof and a venue for parties. Here too, notice the strip balcony on the second floor, an architectural element designed as a way of introducing more light.

At the corner of Shlomo Hamelech and Zamenhof streets, both #12 and #14 sport rounded corners. This is often the case with Bauhaus-style corner buildings, the intention being to redefine an urban landscape in softer architectonic tones. At #12, pay attention as well to the long, narrow balconies, the construction of which the introduction of reinforced concrete frames in the 1930s helped to facilitate.

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The rounded building at #11 Shlomo Hamelech Street, (at the corner of Tel Hai St.) was built to resemble a ship, a symbol of modernism to the architects of the time, since they bridged the gaps between countries. Notice, too, the long, rounded “Mendelsohn” balconies - named after Bauhaus architect Erich Mendelsohn - and the rounded living spaces inside that they echo. At the time, buildings like these were considered to be less functional, and so they were strongly criticized.

Walk down Tel Hai St. to the end, turn right and there, at the corner of Bar Kochva St., look at the roof atop #58. The pergola there - totally non-functional - was yet another attempt to soften cubic Bauhaus forms.

Continue one block down Bar Kochva St., to Zamenhof St. once again and turn left to Dizengoff Circle. Decades ago, this point, which is now being rejuvenated, was the heart of the city and all the buildings surrounding it were constructed in Bauhaus style, including the movie theater that now houses the Cinema Hotel. Note the slits in its sunbreakers - an element that developed with time to allow for increased circulation of air through the balconies.

Continue on Frug St., turn left on Gordon St., the center of Tel Aviv’s art galleries. In less than 10 minutes you’ll be face to face with Tel Aviv's promenade and the Mediterranean Sea.

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Tel Aviv flights resuming on Ryanair for summer – but Israel remains on ‘no-go’ list for tourists

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Low-cost airline Ryanair has confirmed to The Independent that flights will resume in June from around a dozen points in Europe to Tel Aviv.

The airline’s chief executive, Michael O’Leary, said the crucial issue is if the authorities at Ben Gurion International Airport reopen the low-cost Terminal 1.

“If they reopen Terminal 1, we will be able to restart our operations,” he said. “We would hope to go back, and would expect to go back, unless the security situation changes.

“I don’t think Tel Aviv will be a significant tourism destination this year, but there’s lots of people who have friends or relatives living and working in Tel Aviv, or living and working in the UK , and they do need to reunite.”

Five years ago, competition between airlines flying from the UK to Israel stepped up with Virgin Atlantic entering the fray – offering long-haul standards on the link between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv .

Sir Richard Branson even took to the street markets in Jaffa to promote the new route.

But since the attack by Hamas on Israel on 7 October 2023, and the subsequent conflict in Gaza, links between the UK and Israel have shrunk drastically.

Virgin Atlantic now says: “We have taken the difficult decision to extend our pause on flying to and from Tel Aviv up to and including 4 September 2024.

“The safety and security of our customers and our people are our number one priority and our flying programme to Israel remains under constant review.”

Earlier this month British Airways said its much-reduced schedule from London Heathrow to Tel Aviv will continue through the summer. At present only a daily short-haul Airbus A320 flies the route – with an additional en route stop at Larnaca in Cyprus, which extends journey times by 80 minutes.

This was due to go nonstop from the start of June, but the plan has now been deferred until July.

BA says: “This extension will mean that some existing bookings from London Heathrow to Tel Aviv between end of May and end of June will no longer meet minimum connection times and will need to re-booked.”

In addition, a planned new overnight service by British Airways on the route between 23 June and 1 September has been axed.

Britain’s biggest budget airline, easyJet , has cancelled all its Israel flights until the start of the aviation winter season at the end of October. An airline spokesperson said: “As a result of the continued evolving situation in Israel, easyJet has now taken the decision to suspend its flights to Tel Aviv for the remainder of the summer season until 27 October.”

Wizz Air is offering regular low-cost flights between London Gatwick and Tel Aviv .

The Israeli airline El Al has continued to fly between London and Tel Aviv throughout the conflict, except when events such as the attack by Iran have closed Ben Gurion airport.

The Foreign Office advises against travel to Israel.

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French foreign minister says work still ongoing to secure Gaza truce

CAIRO - The French foreign minister said on Wednesday diplomats were still working to secure a truce in the war between Israel and Hamas and the release of hostages held in Gaza.

The mediation efforts were intensifying following a renewed push led by Egypt to revive the stalled negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian militant group.

Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne was updated on the negotiations by Egyptian officials when he made an unscheduled stop in Cairo after a five-day tour of the region.

"We came to coordinate our efforts for a truce. The messages given by France and its Arab partners in the region is that Israel pulls back on this offensive in Rafah," Sejourne said after meeting his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shukri.

He declined to say how optimistic he was of a deal being concluded or give details of where the negotiation stood.

France has three dual-nationals still held hostage by Hamas after the group's assault on Israel on Oct. 7 and has worked closely with Cairo on providing humanitarian aid and medical assistance to Palestinians in Gaza.

Sejourne's trip to Egypt follows stopovers in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Israel

With some momentum in the truce talks, Sejourne was in Egypt to assess whether those three hostages, who are not part of the Israeli military, could be on the list of people released and how close a deal actually is.

"We would like them to be on this list if a truce were to happen," he said.

Sejourne said he had also told Egyptian officials that it was important to put a French proposal to defuse conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah high on the agenda in case a Gaza truce is agreed.

The French minister, who met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday, said on Tuesday that the truce would only be a first step towards a long-term ceasefire.

"It is a question of life and death for many people on the ground," he said after meeting Shukri in the new administrative capital, some 70 km (43 miles) east of Cairo. REUTERS

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