20 Best Places to Stay in Israel: Comprehensive Accommodation Guide

Accommodations in Israel cater to every travel style, ranging from world-class 5-star luxury beachfront hotels in Tel Aviv and historical stone landmark hotels in Jerusalem to desert eco-lodges, Kibbutz guesthouses, and Red Sea coral resort complexes.

What to Expect From Israel Hotels

Israeli hotels are famous for offering world-class breakfast buffets included in standard room stays—featuring vast spreads of fresh salads, artisan cheeses, smoked fish, warm breads, made-to-order eggs, and pastries. In major cities, luxury boutique and international chain hotels provide full spa facilities and rooftop pools. In rural regions like the Galilee and Golan, boutique "Zimmer" guest cabins offer quiet country escapes, while Negev desert lodges provide stargazing and eco-comfort.

20 Best Places to Stay in Israel

1. The King David Hotel

Style: 5-Star Historic Heritage Hotel
Location: Jerusalem
Best For: World Leaders, Royalty & Luxury Heritage Seekers
About the Place: Opened in 1931, the iconic King David Hotel is Israel's most famous hotel. Overlooking the Old City walls and Mount Zion, it features majestic sandstone architecture, lush private gardens, outdoor pools, and regal suites.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to The King David Hotel

2. The Norman Tel Aviv

Style: 5-Star Luxury Boutique Hotel
Location: Tel Aviv
Best For: Design Enthusiasts & Executive Travelers
About the Place: Housed in two restored 1920s Bauhaus and Eclectic-style buildings off Rothschild Boulevard, The Norman combines 1920s elegance with modern luxury, featuring a rooftop infinity pool, citrus gardens, and fine dining.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to The Norman Tel Aviv

3. Six Senses Shaharut

Style: 5-Star Ultra-Luxury Desert Eco-Resort
Location: Shaharut, Negev Desert
Best For: Desert Wellness, Privacy & Stargazing
About the Place: Blending seamlessly into the Arava Valley desert cliffs, Six Senses Shaharut features private suites built from local stone and camel hair, offering private plunge pools, world-class spas, and sunset desert views.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Six Senses Shaharut

4. The Jaffa, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Style: 5-Star Historic Restoration Hotel
Location: Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv
Best For: History, Style & Coastal Charm
About the Place: Set inside a restored 19th-century French hospital and monastery in old Jaffa, designer John Pawson created a luxury hotel featuring vaulted stained-glass chapels, central courtyards, and an outdoor pool.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to The Jaffa Hotel

5. Mamilla Hotel

Style: 5-Star Contemporary Luxury Hotel
Location: Jerusalem
Best For: Modern Luxury & Shopping Proximity
About the Place: Designed by Piero Lissoni right at the junction of the Old and New City near Jaffa Gate, Mamilla offers chic contemporary rooms, a holistic Akasha spa, and a rooftop lounge overlooking the Old City walls.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Mamilla Hotel

6. Setai Tel Aviv

Style: 5-Star Historic Fortress Resort
Location: Jaffa Clock Tower, Tel Aviv
Best For: Ocean Views & Historic Architecture
About the Place: Built inside a restored Ottoman-era stone fort facing Jaffa's Clock Tower square, The Setai features original stone archways, an oceanfront infinity pool, a luxury spa, and Mediterranean coastal views.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Setai Tel Aviv

7. Beresheet Hotel

Style: 5-Star Luxury Desert Cliff Resort
Location: Mitzpe Ramon, Negev Desert
Best For: Romantic Escapes & Crater Scenery
About the Place: Perched dramatically on the cliff edge of Makhtesh Ramon crater, Beresheet offers private stone villas with personal infinity edge plunge pools overlooking wild ibex roaming crater rim views.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Beresheet Hotel

8. The American Colony Hotel

Style: 5-Star Historic Pasha Palace Hotel
Location: Jerusalem
Best For: Quiet Heritage, Garden Dining & Culture
About the Place: A peaceful sanctuary built inside an 19th-century Ottoman Pasha palace, featuring secluded courtyard gardens, stone arches, Swedish antiques, and a famous cellar bar favored by journalists and diplomats.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to The American Colony Hotel

9. Effendi Hotel

Style: Luxury Historic Boutique Hotel
Location: Old City of Acre (Akko)
Best For: Boutique History & Mediterranean Sunset Views
About the Place: Created by restaurateur Uri Jeremias by restoring two Ottoman merchant palaces, Effendi features 400-year-old painted ceiling frescoes, a 1,500-year-old Byzantine wine cellar, and a sea-view rooftop terrace.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Effendi Hotel

10. The Royal Beach Tel Aviv

Style: 5-Star Luxury Beachfront Hotel
Location: Tel Aviv
Best For: Beach Access & Resort Pools
About the Place: Soaring over the Tel Aviv promenade, Royal Beach provides contemporary rooms with glass balconies, a large outdoor podium swimming pool overlooking the ocean, and art installations.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Royal Beach Tel Aviv

11. Elma Arts Complex Luxury Hotel

Style: Boutique Arts & Architecture Resort
Location: Zichron Ya'akov
Best For: Music, Art & Panoramic Coastal Views
About the Place: Situated atop the Carmel mountain ridge in Zichron Ya'akov, this brutalist architectural masterpiece houses concert halls, art galleries, spa pools, and views over the Mediterranean coast.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Elma Arts Complex

12. Dan Tel Aviv Hotel

Style: Classic Beachfront Luxury Hotel
Location: Tel Aviv
Best For: Beach Location & Iconic History
About the Place: Instantly recognizable by its rainbow-colored pop-art facade designed by Yaacov Agam, Dan Tel Aviv is a famous beachfront classic featuring indoor/outdoor seawater pools and ocean-view rooms.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Dan Tel Aviv Hotel

13. Scots Hotel Tiberias

Style: Historic Lakefront Boutique Hotel
Location: Tiberias, Sea of Galilee
Best For: Tranquil Lake Views & Historic Atmosphere
About the Place: Set inside a restored 19th-century basalt stone hospital built by Scottish doctor David Watt Torrance, Scots Hotel offers basalt guest rooms, botanical gardens, and views of the Sea of Galilee.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Scots Hotel Tiberias

14. Herods Vitalis Spa Hotel

Style: Adults-Only Luxury Spa Resort
Location: Eilat, Red Sea
Best For: Spa Retreats & Quiet Beach Relaxation
About the Place: An exclusive adults-only luxury spa sanctuary within the Herods Eilat complex, offering private hydrotherapy pools, wellness treatments, personal pampering, and Red Sea beachfront access.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Herods Vitalis Eilat

15. Orient Jerusalem (Isrotel)

Style: 5-Star Heritage & Contemporary Hotel
Location: German Colony, Jerusalem
Best For: Templer Architecture & Rooftop Pool
About the Place: Located in the historic German Colony, Orient Jerusalem combines 19th-century restored Templer buildings with a modern hotel structure featuring a rooftop infinity pool facing the Old City walls.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Orient Jerusalem

16. Pastoral Kibbutz Hotel

Style: Country Resort & Nature Lodge
Location: Kfar Blum, Upper Galilee
Best For: Nature Retreats, Families & Galilee Touring
About the Place: Set in Kibbutz Kfar Blum along the Jordan River, Pastoral offers lush garden grounds, spa facilities, Olympic swimming pools, and easy access to kayaking and Golan hiking trails.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Pastoral Kibbutz Hotel

17. David Citadel Hotel

Style: 5-Star Grand Luxury Hotel
Location: Jerusalem
Best For: Panoramic Old City Views & Luxury Comfort
About the Place: Designed by Moshe Safdie in a horseshoe shape facing the Citadel of David and Jaffa Gate, this luxury hotel features open-air swimming pools, executive lounges, and views of the Old City walls.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to David Citadel Hotel

18. Isrotel Dead Sea Resort & Spa

Style: 5-Star Wellness & Beach Resort
Location: Ein Bokek, Dead Sea
Best For: Spa Therapies & Salt Bath Floating
About the Place: Located on the shores of Ein Bokek, Isrotel Dead Sea features dedicated sulfur pools, Dead Sea mud baths, private beach access, solarium roofs, and outdoor swimming pools.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Isrotel Dead Sea Resort

19. Market House Hotel (Atlas Boutique)

Style: Urban Heritage Boutique Hotel
Location: Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv
Best For: Boutique Style & Flea Market Access
About the Place: Situated next to Jaffa Flea Market, this stylish boutique hotel features glass floor panels in the lobby revealing ancient Byzantine chapel ruins discovered directly beneath the property.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Market House Hotel

20. Mizpe Hayamim Spa Hotel

Style: 5-Star Organic Spa & Wellness Resort
Location: Rosh Pinna, Upper Galilee
Best For: Farm-to-Table Dining & Organic Wellness
About the Place: Perched on a hillside between Safed and Rosh Pinna, Mizpe Hayamim is a famous wellness resort set amidst organic orchards, dairy farms, herbal gardens, and full-service holistic spas.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Mizpe Hayamim

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Luxury Resort overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in Israel