6 Best Hotels in Tel Aviv, Israel

This sophisticated, beautifully designed hotel harmonizes with the central business location in the heart of Rothschild Boulevard. At eight floors high, it stands tall compared to the surrounding Bauhaus buildings, so a majority of rooms have city-to-sea views. In contrast to the tropical-theme green-and-brown-hue lobby, the contemporary rooms stick to the essentials of a great hotel stay: comfort and cleanliness. The top-floor open-air lounge is a must for relaxation time with a glass of wine from the complimentary happy hour. A lobby breakfast area doubles as a café open to the public for lunch and light dinner options. Free parking is available at the hotel with advance reservations.

This classic five-star hotel on the Tel Aviv beachfront has held up better than many of its nearby neighbors, and its friendly service and casual atmosphere make it a favorite with tour groups. Corporate travelers enjoy its business lounge. The Carlton may be a massive hotel, but its lobby features intimate sitting areas, each showcasing the work of a different artist. Bowls of fruit and feather duvets are welcome pampering touches, as are the fresh juice and newspapers in the morning and the complimentary milk and cookies delivered to your room in the evening. The accommodations, with double-glazed windows that help muffle traffic noise, are designed in pleasant muted colors. The hotel also has a rooftop pool, a glass-enclosed gym, and the option of breakfast on a deck facing the beach.

With its enviable location in the heart of the Jaffa Flea Market, Market House is a five-minute walk from the sea, surrounded by great restaurants and important biblical sites, and only a quick walk, bike, or cab ride from the center of Tel Aviv. The industrial chic and stone decor of the entrance hovers over the ruins of a Byzantine-era church, visible through the glass floors of the lobby. Although guest rooms are on the small side, there are cozy lounge seating areas for checking emails and enjoying the free afternoon happy hour. Request a room with a terrace for a sea or urban view.

Star designer Karim Rashid chose the iconic Polishuk House, a Bauhaus building, for his first venture into Tel Aviv's boutique hotel scene. The chic, modern Poli House grabs attention with futuristic-feeling common spaces (think hot pink and yellow space-pod chairs) and cooler blues and yellows that splash color in the otherwise black-and-white-patterned guest rooms. A main draw is the rooftop pool and cocktail bar, great for daytime sunbathing, sunset sea views, and nighttime breeze. The centrally located hotel is a stone's throw from Carmel Market and a few minutes from the nightlife and restaurants of Rothschild Boulevard.

The Drisco is everything an upscale boutique hotel should be: elegant without being stuffy, luxurious without being garish, and exclusive without any hint of snobbishness. Steeped in history, the hotel is set in a beautiful building that dates back to 1866. Constructed as a luxury hotel by the Drisco brothers who were among the first American colonists to arrive in Israel, it was later taken over by the German Templers before becoming the British Headquarters in Palestine after the Second World War. Over the years, the building fell into disrepair and finally reopened as The Drisco in 2018 following a decade of restoration and renovation. The result is a charming, small hotel that prides itself on its superb service and intimate atmosphere. Don't miss the on-site George & John restaurant, which has quickly established itself as one of the brightest stars on Tel Aviv's excellent culinary scene. It is situated in the up-and-coming Noga neighborhood, which is technically part of Jaffa, but is actually perched right on the border of Tel Aviv's three coolest districts: Jaffa, Neve Tzedek, and Florentin.

This converted office building from the 1930s pays homage to the Bauhaus architecture for which Tel Aviv is famous. The location makes this a great choice for those interested in exploring the hub of Tel Aviv.