Hapina–Shel–Michal Hotel

Top choice in Israel


Within a buttercream-coloured building, this spotless guesthouse is ideally located for road-trippers exploring the Judean Hills: it's just over 30 minutes by car to Neot Kedumim, Soreq Cave, Beit Guvrin or Abu Ghosh. Wooden shutters and wrought-iron bed frames give an elegant feel to the rooms, while the welcome is as friendly as can be.

It's worth splashing out on the home-cooked breakfast (US$18).


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