In which area to stay in Tel Aviv?

Are you planning a stay in Israel? After Jerusalem, join the coastline and find out where to stay in Tel Aviv!

Named "the city without interruption" for its dynamism, Tel Aviv is a young town, known to be the most gay friendly of the world, peaceful and tolerant, living far – in the soul – from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. With 14 kilometers of coastline and about 438,800 inhabitants in 2016, its conurbation comprises 3,464,100 inhabitants and represents the largest Jewish settlement in the world. The country’s economic and financial centre is also a world-renowned cultural centre for its architecture, including the White City, which is part of UNESCO’s world heritage.

As in all developed countries, staying in Tel Aviv can be expensive. But a significant advantage: Israeli youth will speak well English, ideal to get understood. The neighbourhoods offer different atmospheres depending on where you are. Here is a presentation of the neighborhoods where to sleep in Tel Aviv.

Downtown

The center meets on Boulevard Rothschild and corresponds to all ages and tastes. There are many shops, hotels, shopping centres, multiple bars, cafes and restaurants. From the centre to the beach, there is a sweet mix of architectural styles between the modern towers and the buildings of the "White City". It is close to everything: Habima theatre and its square, Rabin square, Dizengoff center, form a triangle of urban jungle, art galleries and cinemas: a very cultural area between Shlomo Ibn Gabirol boulevard and the northern beach, near the port of Tel Aviv. To be at the heart of all the animation that exhales there, it is here that you have to stay in Tel Aviv.

Jaffa

To pronounce “Yaffo”, the existence of this ancient city has been attested for at least 3,500 years. Peupled from the ancient times by the Canaanites, the Egyptians and the Philistines, it is one of the oldest cities in the world and it is the coastal city from which the urban development of Tel Aviv was founded. A small hyperactive fishing port adjacent to the city of Tel Aviv, while you can explore the hill to have a breathtaking view of the rest of the city. A half-hour walk from the city centre of Tel Aviv, you will find numerous art galleries, a flea market – on Fridays – from parks every 200 to 300 meters and the neighborhood’s unmissable: the Jaffa’s Flea Market to discover a thousand and a marvel: dips, souvenirs and treats. A very cultural, historical and colourful area where to stay in Tel Aviv and around.

Old North

This is a neighborhood north of the city centre that will delight you if you travel with your family. It is a quiet area, close to Hayarkon Park, with many greenery and gardens. There are also numerous bars, restaurants, cafes and chic shops. On the other hand, it is a rather crowded neighborhood where to sleep in Tel Aviv.

Neve Tzedek

We go down to the south to find one of the most popular neighborhoods in Tel Aviv: the first Jewish quarter built well before the creation of Tel Aviv. It is nicknamed the “Little Paris” because it is a high place of art and culture and it attracts artists and trendy populations who come to enjoy the mix between tradition and modernity it offers. Here, everything here tells the story of the city and calls for the imagination of passers-by. It is also a popular area of francophone expatriates. In the beachfront, Charles Clore Park is ideal for strolling through the beautiful days. In the neighborhood, you can stir in a maze of alleys with colorful ochres and shaded with olive trees and orange trees.

Main photo credit: Flickr – bachmont