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Explore the Breathtaking City of Tel Aviv: A Guide to Israel's

About Tel Aviv, Israel

Tel Aviv, Israel is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city that offers something for everyone. With its beautiful beaches, thriving nightlife, and rich history, Tel Aviv is a must-visit destination for any traveler. Whether you're looking to explore ancient ruins, sample delicious local cuisine, or simply relax on the beach, Tel Aviv has it all.

Located on Israel's Mediterranean coast, Tel Aviv is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city that offers something for everyone. With its beautiful beaches, bustling markets, and world-class restaurants and nightlife, Tel Aviv is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to the Middle East.

One of the things that makes Tel Aviv so special is its unique blend of old and new. On one hand, the city is home to some of the oldest and most important historical sites in the region, including the ancient port of Jaffa and the White City, a UNESCO World Heritage site that features thousands of Bauhaus-style buildings. On the other hand, Tel Aviv is also known for its cutting-edge architecture and design, with modern skyscrapers and innovative public spaces popping up all over the city.

Of course, no trip to Tel Aviv would be complete without spending some time on the beach. With miles of golden sand and crystal-clear waters, Tel Aviv's beaches are some of the most beautiful in the world. And when the sun sets, the city comes alive with an incredible nightlife scene, with a wide range of bars, clubs, and restaurants to choose from.

But Tel Aviv is more than just a beautiful city – it's also a hub of innovation and creativity. From its thriving tech scene to its world-renowned arts and culture scene, Tel Aviv is a city that's always pushing the boundaries and breaking new ground. And with so much to see and do, it's no wonder that Tel Aviv is quickly becoming one of the most popular travel destinations in the world.

So whether you're looking to soak up some sun on the beach, explore the city's rich history and culture, or simply enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of one of the world's most exciting cities, Tel Aviv is the perfect destination for your next adventure.

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Popular Stays in Tel Aviv, Israel

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Grand Beach Tel Aviv

This hotel is located on Hayarkon Street, literally across the road from the Mediterranean Sea and a sandy beach, and minutes from Tel Aviv's bustling centre wi th its seaside promenade. This family-friendly beach hotel co mprises a total of 212 attractively furnished guest rooms, spread over 12 floors . It is the perfect hotel for holidays and business trips alike. Among the facilities on offer count an entrance hall with 24-hour reception and lift access to the upper floors. Guests may also make use of the on-site cafe bar, restaurant. B usiness travellers are welcome to employ the conference facilities. The hotel offers free WiFi in all the rooms. The hotel also has its own outdoor swimming pool.
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Daniel Herzelia

Located on the beach in Tel Aviv, this hotel is set at the heart of this mesmerising city. The hotel is located in the Herzliya Pituach business district, within easy access of a wide range of attractions and points of interest. Guests will find themselves just minutes away from a wealth of shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities. This hotel offers world-class design, state-of-the-art facilities and wonderful service. The guest rooms beautifully reflect the serenity of the seaside surroundings. Business travellers will appreciate the convenience that the hotel's conference facilities have to offer. Guests can dine in style in the restaurant, or simply sit back and unwind with a refreshing drink from the bar.
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Tal By The Beach

Just a minute's walk from Tel Aviv's Metzizim Beach, the exquisitely renovated Tal by the Beach is the ultimate location for those seeking the most fun from the White City. Combining upscale style and design, the beautiful property offers guests a superb Israeli buffet breakfast, in addition to lunch and dinner options, a range of seminar halls, a breezy rooftop and also a gym and sauna. The definition of comfort and convenience, the hotel resides at the epicenters of all things Tel Aviv, including trendy restaurants, bars, nightclubs, the port, the designer boutiques of Dizengoff St and the sprawling beaches. 123 elegant rooms have been designed to meet the needs of all types of travellers.
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Hilton Tel Aviv

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Grab a bite at Cafe Med, one of the hotel's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 393 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Independence Park - 0. 3 km / 0. 2 mi- Ben Yehuda Street - 0. 3 km / 0. 2 mi- Hilton Beach - 0. 4 km / 0. 2 mi- Gordon Swimming Pool - 0. 4 km / 0. 2 mi- Tel Aviv Marina - 0. 4 km / 0. 3 mi- Gordon Beach - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Banana Beach - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Nordau Beach - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Ben Gurion House - 0. 6 km / 0. 4 mi- Metzitzim Beach - 0. 8 km / 0. 5 mi- Gordon Gallery - 0. 8 km / 0. 5 mi- Frishman Beach - 0. 8 km / 0. 5 mi- Old Tel Aviv Port - 1. 2 km / 0. 7 mi- Bograshov Beach - 1. 2 km / 0. 7 mi- Tel Aviv City Hall - 1. 5 km / 0. 9 mi. The nearest major airport is Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) - 27. 7 km / 17.
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Crowne Plaza City Center Tel Aviv

An upmarket high-rise hotel in the centre of Tel Aviv with spacious bedrooms and excellent business facilities Ideally located, Crowne Plaza® Tel Aviv City Center hotel is 12 minutes by train from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) 2. 5 km from the beach and offers easy access to the inter-city Ayalon Highway. The popular Azrieli shopping mall is next door. Business visitors can use our four well-equipped meeting rooms and 24-hour Business Centre. For a truly personal service, turn to our dedicated Crowne Plaza Meetings Director. The hotel is also convenient for the Tel Aviv Fairgrounds and the Diamond Exchange district. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Tel Aviv’s new Sarona cultural and recreational complex is at the hotel’s doorstep. It features historic German Templer buildings, now restored and home to restaurants, bars, galleries and boutiques. There’s also a huge indoor food market and green space to enjoy. The Tel Aviv Museum of Art, the Opera House and more are also nearby. The stylish 11th Floor restaurant is open for breakfast. The guests can order room service – it's available 24 hours a day. Access to the acclaimed Holmes Place fitness centre is free for guests aged 18 and above. Enjoy stunning urban views from our large rooms, plus a standing rain shower cabin and bathtub.
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West Tel Aviv

Located on the seaside in Tel Aviv, this property enjoys close proximity to the many attractions that the city has to offer. Guests will find themselves surrounded by a world where architectural splendour and cultural are combined. The hotel is just a short distance away from the Bauhaus White City Area, the Yoo Towers Skyscraper, the Jewish Diaspora Museum and the Museum of Art. Guests can explore the stunning Old Jaffa Area and the exclusive Rothschild Boulevard. Delectable dining options can be found along the seafront. This wonderful hotel features stylish guest rooms, which offer modern conveniences. The perfect option for business and leisure travellers alike, this property offers facilities and services that are sure to please.
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Dan Tel Aviv

Stunningly situated overlooking the Mediterranean, and the pristine beaches of Tel Aviv, this spectacular hotel offers discerning travellers an unrivalled location in this mesmerising city. Guests will find themselves in the ideal location from which to explore the intriguing sights and sounds this captivating city has to offer. Oozing sophistication and luxury, this hotel welcomes guests with elegance and style. The guest rooms are sumptuously appointed, exuding an air of peace and serenity. The guest rooms offer functional space for the comfort and convenience of business and leisure travellers alike. All guests will be impressed by the extensive array of exceptional facilities which cater to visitors' needs to the highest degree of excellence.
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Dan Accadia Herzliya

This modern seaside hotel overlooks the azure waters of the Mediterranean from the beach at Herzliya, a prosperous city set only a 15-minute drive from Tel Aviv. Business travellers will appreciate easy access to the city's high-tech firms, while leisure travellers will find a beautiful sandy beach right outside the hotel. The comfortable rooms are richly decorated with bold patterns, plush bedding and views of the sea, marina, pool or tennis courts. Guests might spend leisurely afternoons sunbathing by the pool, playing tennis on one of six tennis courts, and taking a dive class or surf course. The hotel spa is complete with gym, wet and dry sauna, and children will delight in the children's pool and kids' club. Guests can choose from three onsite restaurants offering light meals and coffees, grilled meat and salad by the sparkling outdoor pool, or modern kosher cuisine amid wonderful sea views, all for a superb seaside holiday.

Things to do in Tel Aviv, Israel

Choose from a range of unique experiences and fun activities in Tel Aviv, Israel

King David Citadel
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Jerusalem World Heritage Private Tour

This day tour provides a unique insight into the deep secrets of Jerusalem - a World Capital of the three religions - Christianity, Judaism and Islam. During this day we shall visit the most important Jerusalem sites for the three religions and will feel the bitting pulse of the World Faith 
St, George Monastery
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Dead Sea and Masada Outdoor Private Tour, from Tel Aviv

Experience Private day Tour from Tel Aviv to Masada and the Dead Sea area. You will have a private transfer from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is the Lowest Place on Earth. Floating in the Dead Sea, is an experience that you should not skip. The drive to the area is via the Judean Desert, the smallest desert in the world. Masada is an UNESCO World Heritage site. The fortress and palaces were built by King Herod. You will be exposed to the story of the Jewish rebels' final stand against the Roman. The tour includes an overlook over the stunning St. George Monastery, which is built on a cliff in the Desert. At the end of the day you will be taken back to Tel Aviv.
Ein Gedi
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4WD Masada Ein Gedi Judea desert Dead Sea adventure 4x4 Tour.

12 hour tour from Tel Aviv (3.5 hours on-road): Once past Jerusalem, we head for the desert. We track 4x4 into the Judea desert, on our way to the sugar cane path. The 4x4 track views the remarkable beauty of water carved dolomite og wadi gorge. Further down in the lowest point on earth, rests the 100 k"m long turquoise Dead Sea. Contrary to its name, it attracts tourists and Israelis all year round. with its "walking on water" experience and its miraculous healing quality. Masada! Deep down in the Judea desert, on an isolated table mountain, are ruins nearly 2000 years old. They are a silent heroic evidence of the 930 men, woman and children struggle ten thousands of trained Romans... Ein Gedi oasis nature reserve This is the most enjoyable Judea desert oasis water track. With a few waterfalls, shade and many times, Ibex walking not far away. In summer, it is a real treat!
Enjoying the Dead Sea
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Along the Dead Sea exciting Private Tour

This is the most popular tour to visit the famous Masada Fortress and Qumran Site, where the Dead Sea Scrolls have been found. This is also a tour, which gives you a great impression of the Dead Sea and the Judean Desert.
Desert Earth Wind & Water
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GoKEDEM Masada, DeadSea Camel Ride & Beduin Feast Tour From Tel Aviv

GoKEDEM Private tour - Enjoy a unique 4x4 day trip and enjoy an off road adventure to encounter the Negev wild nature to discover Masada's unique story. Try a Bedouin Feast experience to taste authentic desert food surrounded with a 360 degree panoramic view of the Dead Sea.
Masada, Israel
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Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv

Discover two of Israel's must-see sights on this memorable day trip from Tel Aviv. You'll explore the legendary ruins of Masada and King Herod's palaces, and enjoy a therapeutic visit to the famous Dead Sea. This unforgettable day trip also passes the setting of one of the New Testament's most famous parables, the Good Samaritan. Due to maintenance working of the cable car, the site of Masada will be closed between January 13th-27th 2019. As a substitution, tour will visit at Qumran caves and Baptism site on the Jordan River.
Private Tour: Masada and Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv
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Private Tour: Masada and Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv

Ancient history and the wonders of Mother Nature — this private day trip to Masada and the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv packs them both into one day. With a private guide, drive through the Judean Desert to Masada, the UNESCO-listed mountaintop fortress-palace built by King Herod and last stronghold of the Jewish against the Romans. Ride a cable car to explore the ruins and then continue to the Dead Sea for a swim in the salt-dense waters and a therapeutic mud bath. Enjoy personalized attention from a guide on this private tour.
Masada and Dead Sea Tour
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Masada and Dead Sea Tour

Tour to the Judean Desert, ascend Masada by cable car and see the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Float in the mineral-rich Dead Sea and benefit from the therapeutic qualities of a natural mud-bath!

Why People Love Tel Aviv, Israel

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Tom K
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Jun 2019
Jerusalem World Heritage Private Tour
Jerusalem World Heritage Private Tour
Jerusalem World Heritage Private Tour
Jerusalem World Heritage Private Tour
Levi was my private tour guide- and I couldn’t speak more highly of the tour or Levi personally- what a great day!!! Be prepared for a full day walking- quite frankly, I don’t know how anyone could navigate the maze of the old city narrow streets without a guide- and Levi is extremely- over the ...
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ErikJanK
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Feb 2020
Jerusalem World Heritage Private Tour
Jerusalem World Heritage Private Tour
Jerusalem World Heritage Private Tour
Jerusalem World Heritage Private Tour
Levi is a great guide. Together with my colleague we booked a private tour to Jerusalem. We stayed in Tel Aviv for a couple of days. He showed us so many nice things and he really knows it all. Thank you Levi, hope to see you next time again!
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684evgenial
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Feb 2024
Jerusalem World Heritage Private Tour
Jerusalem World Heritage Private Tour
Jerusalem World Heritage Private Tour
Jerusalem World Heritage Private Tour
The view , the places we have been are amazing .History is breathtaking Everything was amazing. The Guide was very knowledgeable nice and with a good sense of humor.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tel Aviv

What is the best time of year to visit Tel Aviv?

The best time to visit Tel Aviv is from April to May or from September to November, when the weather is mild and the crowds are thinner. During these months, you can enjoy the beaches, outdoor cafes, and cultural events without feeling overwhelmed by the heat or the crowds. The summer months, from June to August, can be hot and humid, with temperatures reaching up to 90F. Winter months, from December to February, can be cool and rainy, so it is best to pack accordingly.

What are the top attractions in Tel Aviv?

Tel Aviv is home to a variety of attractions, including the ancient port city of Jaffa, the bustling Carmel Market, and the iconic Bauhaus architecture of the White City. Other popular attractions include the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, the Yitzhak Rabin Center, and the Old Tel Aviv Port. For those interested in the outdoors, Tel Aviv also offers a variety of parks and beaches, including the expansive Hayarkon Park and the trendy Banana Beach.

What are some unique activities to do in Tel Aviv?

Tel Aviv offers a wide range of unique activities for visitors, from exploring the street art scene to experiencing the city's vibrant nightlife. Some popular activities include taking a graffiti and street art tour, visiting the alternative neighborhood of Florentin, and taking part in a pub crawl. For a more relaxing experience, visitors can also enjoy a yoga class on the beach or take a bike ride along the promenade.

What is the food scene like in Tel Aviv?

Tel Aviv is known for its thriving food scene, with a variety of culinary experiences available throughout the city. Visitors can enjoy everything from traditional Israeli cuisine to international flavors. Some popular dishes to try include hummus, falafel, and shakshuka. The city is also home to a number of high-end restaurants, as well as casual street food vendors and food markets like the Carmel Market and Sarona Market.

What is the best way to get around Tel Aviv?

Tel Aviv is a walkable city, but visitors may also want to take advantage of the city's public transportation options. The city has a comprehensive bus system, as well as a light rail system that runs from Jaffa to Petah Tikva. Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber are also available. Visitors can also rent bicycles to explore the city on two wheels.

What are some family-friendly activities in Tel Aviv?

Tel Aviv has a variety of family-friendly activities to enjoy, including the Luna Park amusement park, the Zoological Center Tel Aviv-Ramat Gan, and the Meymadion water park. Families can also enjoy the beach, the Tel Aviv Port, and the HaYarkon Park, which offers a variety of outdoor activities like boating and mini-golf. The Tel Aviv Museum of Art also offers special programs and activities for children.

What are some LGBTQ-friendly activities in Tel Aviv?

Tel Aviv is known for its vibrant LGBTQ scene, and visitors can enjoy a variety of LGBTQ-friendly activities throughout the city. The annual Tel Aviv Pride Parade is a major event, drawing thousands of people from around the world. The city also has a number of LGBTQ-friendly bars and clubs, as well as beaches like Hilton Beach that are popular with the LGBTQ community. Other LGBTQ-friendly activities include the Tel Aviv LGBT Film Festival and the LGBTQ Center of Tel Aviv.

What are some must-see museums in Tel Aviv?

Tel Aviv is home to a variety of museums, covering everything from art to history to science. Some must-see museums include the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, which houses one of the largest collections of Israeli art in the world, the Eretz Israel Museum, which explores the history and culture of Israel, and the Museum of the Jewish People, which tells the story of Jewish history and culture. Other notable museums include the Yitzhak Rabin Center, which celebrates the life and legacy of the former Israeli prime minister, and the Design Museum Holon, which showcases contemporary design and architecture.

What are some popular day trips from Tel Aviv?

Tel Aviv is a great base from which to explore other parts of Israel. Some popular day trips include visiting the ancient city of Jerusalem, exploring the Dead Sea and Masada, and taking a tour of the historic city of Acre. Visitors can also explore the picturesque town of Caesarea, which is home to a number of archaeological sites, or visit the charming town of Zichron Yaakov, which is known for its wineries and quaint streets.

What are some luxury accommodations in Tel Aviv?

Tel Aviv offers a variety of luxury accommodations for visitors, from high-end hotels to luxury apartments. Some popular options include the Dan Tel Aviv Hotel, which offers stunning ocean views and a prime location on the beach, the Norman Tel Aviv, which is housed in a beautifully restored historic building, and the Hilton Tel Aviv, which offers a range of amenities including a spa and fitness center. For those looking for a more unique experience, the Rothschild Hotel Tel Aviv offers stylish and luxurious accommodations in the heart of the city.