East Jerusalem
East Jerusalem's VIP choice is this luxurious complex based around a mid-19th-century building. The American Colony Hotel retains much of its historic…
East Jerusalem
East Jerusalem's VIP choice is this luxurious complex based around a mid-19th-century building. The American Colony Hotel retains much of its historic…
Haifa
Gramophones and antiques set the nostalgic tone of this one-of-a-kind hotel. Rooms feature a tasteful mix of original art, dangling clocks, fleur-de-lis…
Dead Sea
A wonderful place to linger for a couple of days, this desert retreat is especially enchanting at night, when owner Gil Shkedi and his guests hang out…
Nazareth
Hidden away in a gorgeous, two-century-old stone house in the Old City, this place has oodles of charm – and so do the staff. The 14 rooms are simple but…
Jerusalem
Lively Abraham Hostel has earned its popularity. Its friendly crew easily covers traveller essentials – 24-hour reception, laundry (12NIS), shared kitchen…
Tel Aviv
This mammoth hostel is one of the best places to meet other travellers, and it has some of the cleanest and best-kept budget rooms. It offers excellent…
Tel Aviv
Boldly bursting onto the TLV scene in 2017, the 40-room Poli House is the latest creation from the owners of Brown TLV. Slightly different from the other…
West Bank
Set in a beautifully restored Mamluk-Ottoman-era currency exchange in the Old City, Khan Al Wakalah has been a pit stop for travellers between Damascus…
Jerusalem
Stay at the Three Arches and be happy in the knowledge that your hotel is one of modern Jerusalem's most recognisable landmarks. Beneath the soaring 46m…
Jerusalem
This wonderfully maintained guesthouse gets high marks for its period atmosphere, multilingual staff, prime location and garden setting. The simply…
Jerusalem
We love Harmony as much for its ethos as for the quality of its rooms. Photos extend across the lobby ceiling representing Jerusalem's various religions,…
Tel Aviv
Ofra Zimbalista's sculpture of choral singers on the exterior is but one of many whimsical features at this exemplary boutique hotel. Predating Tel Aviv's…
Ramallah
Area D is one of only a handful of international standard hostels in the West Bank and by far the best for visitors to Ramallah. Its spotless dorms and…
Jerusalem
This 23-room hotel within a romantic 19th-century sandstone building occupies a placid spot on a residential street in the German Colony. Standard rooms…
Jerusalem
On the 3rd floor of an old post office is this airy and well-run hostel. Bold red and navy decor and postal-themed murals pay homage to the building's…
Golan Heights
This is what a hostel is supposed to be. Amenities include great chill-out spaces for socialising, a spacious kitchen, a library of English books, laundry…
Tel Aviv
Housed in two restored 1920s Bauhaus buildings, the Norman is awash in midcentury opulence and the most royal of Tel Aviv’s boutiques. No detail is…
Tel Aviv
A truly classy choice, the Montefiore occupies a heritage-listed 1920s villa in a tree-lined street off Allenby St. The 12 elegant rooms have high…
Israel
Within a buttercream-coloured building, this spotless guesthouse is ideally located for road-trippers exploring the Judean Hills: it's just over 30…
Jerusalem
An oasis in the Old City, this hotel in a 400-year-old building has renovated light-flooded, floral-patterned rooms (ask for a corner room with a view)…
Jerusalem
Rooms at the nostalgic Arthur Hotel employ fur-covered cushions, embroidered headboards and antique furnishings to conjure the 1920s. Jewel-toned rooms…
Nazareth
Adjacent to the residence of Nazareth’s Greek Orthodox mutran (‘bishop’ in Arabic), this family-run gem, with 11 rooms, occupies a gorgeous, 200-year-old…
Haifa
Budget travellers rightly flock to this charming guesthouse. A library and lounge are decked out with Turkish carpets, zany artwork and creeper plants,…
Haifa
Nestled in a snoozy residential part of northern Haifa, close to Bat Galim beach, is this immensely restful boutique hotel. The marine colour scheme,…
Haifa
Spartan but spotless, Molada attracts youthful guests who want a more sedate experience than a standard backpacker hostel. The college-dorm-style…
West Bank
A quiet spot in the heart of chaotic Jenin, this is a great place to meet other travellers (or NGO workers, journalists, activists and the like) and…
Tel Aviv
In summer, the living is both easy and glamorous at this hotel close to Frishman Beach. The hotel foyer and restaurant are design magazine chic, and the…
Tel Aviv
Its mantra is 'locals know best', and the excellent recommendations supplied by the Shenkin's friendly staff certainly prove the point. A small and…
Jerusalem
One of Jerusalem's grandest addresses is the 1930s-era King David, whose art-deco stylings, from velvet couches and gold drapery to marble-top tables,…
Israel
Framed by roses and vines, the luxurious Cramim resort lulls guests into total relaxation. Rooms are neutral-toned, calming spaces with broad beds, floor…
Jerusalem
For the fashionable set, this swish hotel couldn't be better located: east is pedestrianised Mamilla Mall, while the restaurants and bars of Hillel St …
East Jerusalem
This venerable hotel has come a long way since it was a two-room guesthouse in 1948. The hotel's 121 rooms have smart navy-and-white beds, cooling tiled…
Haifa
This tastefully updated Templer building is the ideal spot to soak up the German Colony's history and atmosphere. Its 40 rooms have large windows, high…
Tel Aviv
The lovely light-green 1920s building, theatrical decor and on-site restaurant and tapas bar are the main draws at this boutique choice just off…
North Coast
With hardwood furnishings, stone-tiled bathrooms, genuine service and Mediterranean views from the breakfast terrace, Beit Maimon balances cosiness with…
Jerusalem
A midrange gem in a pretty residential neighbourhood, Little House's 1929 stone building has plenty of character, and the staff is just as charming…
Jerusalem
Some large hotels resemble microcities, with enough leisure facilities and dining choices that you never need to leave. The 400-room David Citadel fits…
Golan Heights
This mellow 18-bed place – run by super-friendly Alon and Daniel – has a chill-out lounge with bean-bag chairs, a full kitchen for self-caterers, dorm…
Nazareth
More a homestay than a B&B, this simply furnished nine-room guesthouse is run by Bishara, a retired vitrage ('stained glass' in French) artisan, who grew…
Golan Heights
Rest your saddle-weary body at this attractive and very comfortable resort village, which has 46 wood-and-basalt, spa-equipped chalets and 32 guestrooms…