The top hotels in Israel

The R48 Hotel & Garden is as intimate and boutique as it gets in Tel Aviv. The 11-suite hotel is housed in a restored 1930s Bauhaus building on Rothschild Boulevard, Tel Aviv's most prestigious address. The property has been preserved and restored by local architecture firm AN+ and features interior design and furnishings by Studio Liaigre, along with landscape and garden design by Piet Oudolf, the visionary landscape architect behind New York City’s High Line Park. The rooftop pool, a lush Mediterranean garden, and a carefully curated art collection showcasing works by local artists are all part of the uniquely Tel Avivian experience. The upscale restaurant and an all-day brasserie-style venue orchestrated by celebrity culinary entrepreneur Ruti Brudo and her exceptional team are the cherries on top of this lavish offering. 

The ancient traditions of desert hospitality come alive at this epic resort, deep in the Negev Desert's otherworldly terrain. Boasting 60 luxury suites and pool villas, Shaharut's arrival was the most highly-anticipated hotel in the area (and quite frankly, all of Israel) since Beresheet opened its doors. Each room has been thoughtfully designed with the local culture and ethos in mind; the villas are built from and inspired by local rocks and pigments, with many furnishing elements sourced from a partnership with local community artisans. An a la carte, guided menu of gorgeous hiking trails, star-gazing, 4x4 adventures, and even sound rituals are all available for the curious traveler looking for some unexpected additions to their Israeli itinerary.

This freshly-minted, astoundingly beautiful luxury hotel is the latest incarnation of a 19^th century building that once housed Jaffa's French hospital. Take in the lofty ceilings framed by Arabesque arches overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean. 

The Norman Tel Aviv is a luxury hotel set in the centre of Tel Aviv, near the Rothschild Boulevard. It features a rooftop pool, fitness centre and a wellness area, Free WiFi access is available throughout the property. Guests enjoy free shuttle service to the beach. The Norman Tel Aviv is housed in two historic buildings that are restored to their unique architectural heritage. Offering city views, each room is elegantly appointed with a flat-screen TV, desk and a seating area. Other amenities include a Nespresso machine and air conditioning. En suite bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. At The Norman Tel Aviv you will find a bar, 24-hour room service, shared lounge area and a 24-hour front desk with luggage storage facilities. Free use of bicycles is offered, as well as valet service. The hotel is located 200 metres from Rothschild Street, 400 metres from Shenkin Street, 500 metres from Independence Hall Museum and 600 metres from Nachalat Benyamin Crafts Fair. Ben Gurion Airport is 12 km away.

Located in the heart of the ancient port city of Jaffa, The Setai Tel Aviv, is one of the best hotels in Tel Aviv. Authentic, sophisticated and welcoming, the luxury hotel merges the history and heritage of Jaffa with the 120-room property comprised of five buildings from the former and historical Ottoman prison and police station, imaginatively transformed with contemporary touches and classic refurbishments. The Setai Tel Aviv offers an enviable entryway to the wonders of the Jaffa Port, Tel Aviv’s full beach coastline and steps away from the city’s bustling boulevards and urban hub.

Royal Beach Hotel Tel Aviv by Isrotel Exclusive Collection is located on the Tayelet Boardwalk, between Hayarkon and Herbert Samuel Street. This modern and luxurious hotel offers an outdoor pool, an à-la-carte restaurant and bar, a Spa and Wellness Area, an Executive Lounge and a fitness centre. Wi-Fi is provided throughout.All rooms are luxuriously designed and fitted with top quality furniture. They all include a luxurious bathroom with free toiletries, a work area, an LCD TV with connection to Israeli and international channels, a minibar and seating area.The Hotel is home to the West Side Restaurant, a gourmet kosher restaurant, which serves both fish and meat dishes. A full Israeli breakfast buffet is served each morning, and includes pastries and bread, fish dishes, eggs and a selection of hot and cold beverages. The lobby bar offers kosher food and drinks.Room service is available 24 hours a day. Concierge service is also available.The Spa and Fitness Area offers saunas, massages and Turkish baths, while a fitness room is also available. Meeting and banquet facilities are available, as well as car rentals and a shuttle service.The hotel is set just 500 metres from the Carmel Market and Nachalat Binyamin Street Market. The Main Bus and Train Station is 3 km away, while the Ben Gurion Airport can be reached in 16 km.

The Beresheet Hotel is set on a cliff at the edge of the Ramon Crater in Mitzpe Ramon. Featuring characteristic stone walls, it offers luxurious rooms with free Wi-Fi, a balcony and panoramic views.The elegant rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker and a seating area. Some have a private pool. Bicycles and segways can be rented on site.The restaurant features large glass windows that offer lovely views of the surroundings. The property also features a wellness centre and a summer outdoor pool.Providing free private parking, The Beresheet Hotel By Isrotel Exclusive Collection is 22 km from Avdat Archaeological Site. Sde Boker is a 30-minute drive away.Two rooms are adapted for disabled persons.

Featuring a rooftop swimming pool overlooking the ocean, The Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya is set at the Herzliya Marina right above Arena Shopping Centre. It offers elegant rooms, spa and wellness centre, free Wi-Fi, as well as various on-site restaurants and bars.All rooms feature a balcony with Mediterranean Sea views and a spacious marble bathroom with deep soaking tub and a separate glass-enclosed shower. Standard amenities include a flat-screen TV, an iPod docking station, a minibar and a safe. Some come with a living room.At the Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya guests can enjoy Herbert Samuel Restaurant serving urban Mediterranean kosher cuisine. The Lobby Lounge & Bar invites to relax and offers light food with fresh and innovative beverages. There is also the Rooftop Pool Bar & Lounge with Mezze Mediterranean food concept and signature cocktails.Other facilities offered include meeting facilities, ballroom, fitness centre, Turkish hamam and dry sauna. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding, windsurfing, yacht sailing and fishing.Herzliya Beach and industrial area of Herzliya with numerous restaurants and cafés are a 10-minutes walk away. Tel Aviv can be reached within a 10-minute drive. Herzliya Train Station is at a distance of 2.8 km.

Offering an outdoor pool and an indoor pool, Elma Arts Complex Luxury Hotel is located in Zikhron Ya‘aqov. Free WiFi access is available.Each room here will provide you with a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. There is also a coffee machine. Featuring a spa bath, private bathroom also comes with a bath or a shower. Extras include a free minibar and both satellite and cable channels.At Elma Arts Complex Luxury Hotel you will find a spa and wellness centre, a restaurant and a fitness centre. The property offers free parking and luggage storage.The property is located 7 km from a sandy beach. Ben Gurion Airport is 65 km away.

Mamilla Hotel - The Leading Hotels of the World features a panoramic rooftop terrace overlooking Jerusalem's Old City. This stylish hotel was designed by architect Piero Lissoni and is 10 minutes’ walk from Jaffa Gate.The hotel offers a choice of restaurants, including the trendy Mirror Bar with live music and the seasonal brasserie with city views. Mamilla Café restaurant serves local specialities.Rooms at Hotel Mamilla are equipped with LCD TV, pure Egyptian cotton bed linen and modern-style décor. Some bathrooms feature a transparent glass wall that can be switched on and off.The modern Akasha Wellness Centre includes a spa and an indoor swimming pool. A sauna, fitness room and massages are also available on site.Set within the Mamilla shopping area, the property is a 20-minute walk from the Western Wall, while the Church of the Holy Sepulcher is 750 metres away. Ben Gurion Airport is 48 km from the Mamilla Hotel.

Located in the heart of Jerusalem, 500 metres from the Jaffa Gate and Jerusalem's Old City, Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem is housed in a building whose design blends Greco-Roman, Gothic and Ottoman motifs. It offers 2 restaurants and free WiFi.The rooms are air-conditioned and feature a smart 46'' LED TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels, a minibar and a coffee machine. The bathroom is equipped with both a bathtub and shower. Free toiletries, towels, linen, slippers and a bathrobe are included in the rate.The Palace Restaurant serves an Israeli buffet breakfast in the mornings. After noon it turns to a French Brasserie that offers various meat dishes. The King's Court is a gourmet restaurant and bar that serves Italian food.The Waldorf Astoria has a huge dividable ballroom, and next to it, a large foyer that can be used for cocktails and pre-function events.Upon check-in, all guests receive a personal tablet. The tablet can be used for checking the email, turning on the air conditioning and TV, as well as calling for room service.The Mamilla Shopping Mall is 250 metres away. Ben Gurion Airport is 41 km from the hotel. The Waldorf Astoria has 12 Mercedes cars for picking up guests at the airport, which can also be rented.

With its swimming pool, gourmet restaurants, landscaped gardens and a high-tech fitness centre, The American Colony Hotel - The Leading Hotels of the World offers a tranquil atmosphere in the heart of the vibrant city of Jerusalem. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the hotel.Rooms at The American Colony are located in 4 buildings; the Main House, the East House, the Palm House and the Cow Byre. Luxurious and spacious rooms feature air conditioning, flat-screen TV and Italian "Frette" bed linen. The modern bathrooms are equipped with designer amenities.You can enjoy a selection of international and local savoury products in the garden, in the bar and or in the patio.The hotel wellness centre includes an outdoor swimming pool, sauna and a well equipped fitness room. The business centre is at your disposal for free.The American Colony Hotel is less than 2 km from the Old City. The nearby light-rail can take you to Jerusalem's modern city centre. Free on-site parking is available.

One of Jerusalem’s most famous hotels, the King David offers luxury décor, panoramic views and an outdoor pool. The spacious gardens overlook the Old City, a 15-minute walk away. Free Wi-Fi is provided.King David Hotel Jerusalem features air-conditioned rooms with LCD TV and marble bathrooms. Many rooms have views of the Old City and Mount Zion.Traditional Israeli food is served outdoors in the popular King's Garden restaurant, just one of Hotel King David's 4 dining facilities.A tennis court and a modern fitness centre are just some of King David's sport facilities. The outdoor swimming pool and children's pool are open during summer.Recommended by many travel-guide books and magazines, Hotel King David offers a central location. The Yemin Moshe neighbourhood and the Mamila Mall are a short walk away.

Set amidst vineyards on a peaceful countryside location, the Cramim by Isrotel Exclusive Collection has a 3000 m² spa area with both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a sauna and 23 treatment rooms. You can enjoy wine tasting and tapas at the stylish wine bar. Cramim's elegant rooms have private balconies boasting views of the Jerusalem mountains. Air conditioning, minibar and flat-screen cable TV are standard equipment. Guests benefit from free access to the entire spa area, which also includes a hot tub, Turkish bath and a fitness centre. The à la carte Shiraz Restaurant serves various local and international specialities. Cakes, pastries and coffee are offered at the dairy lobby bar. The surrounding area is filled with vineyards and hiking trails. Segway excursions are possible within a 1 km radius. Cramim by Isrotel Exclusive Collection is 2 km from the town of Abu Gosh and 12 km from Jerusalem. Tel Aviv is 50 km away.

With a unique location right in the middle of Carmel Forest, this luxury resort offers gourmet cuisine, extensive spa facilities and spacious rooms overlooking 15 acres of gardens and forest.Each room at Carmel Forest Spa Resort is air conditioned and features deluxe fabrics and designer furniture. All rooms have tea and coffee-making facilities, a minibar and a flat-screen TV.Guests have a wide choice of activities including nature walks, aerobics, yoga and meditation. The spa offers a range of relaxing massages and therapies in over 28 treatment rooms. It also includes Turkish baths and saunas.Healthy food is very important at Carmel Forest Spa Resort by Isrotel Exclusive Collection. The restaurant serves a mix of international cuisine and Israeli Kosher specialities.With a peaceful forest location, the hotel is 15 km from the centre of Haifa. The nearest beaches are around 15 minutes away by car.

The luxurious Efendi Hotel features a beautiful terrace with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. It is located in the historic centre of Acre. Haifa is a 30-minute drive away.Only a 10-minute walk from the beach, this hotel is surrounded by picturesque alleys and is 100 metres from the promenade. The Jezzar Pasha Mosque is 200 metres away.Set in 2 buildings, rooms are all modern and air conditioned, and overlook the mountains and the sea. Each has free WiFi, and a living area with an LCD satellite TV and DVD player.The restaurant at Hotel Efendi specialises in fresh seafood and local recipes. A varied Israeli breakfast is served and includes eggs, salads, bread, and hot and cold drinks.A relaxing session in the Turkish bath or in the massage rooms is not to be missed.

On the shores of the Sea of Galilee, The Scots Hotel is set in a historic building overlooking the Golan Heights. This former hospital is now a luxurious hotel with swimming pool.The Scots Hotel's rooms are divided between the old and the new wing. They are all air-conditioned and come with a fridge and a tea/coffee maker. Some rooms overlook the lake.You can tour The Scots with a guide who will tell you its long, fascinating history. There is also an art gallery on site.The Torrance restaurant serves rich gourmet food, including Galilee specialities. The wine cellar is stocked with local and international wines.