Welcome to Haifa, Israel’s third largest city! Located in the North, Haifa is a port city that stretches from the Mediterranean Sea all the way up to Mount Carmel. Famed for the Bahá’í Gardens, Haifa has many hidden treasures throughout the city! Haifa has a bustling boutique hotel scene, from the luxury boutique hotels in the German Colony to the new hip hotels popping up across the city.
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We’ve broken this guide into areas:
- Mount Carmel
- The German Colony
- Downtown
- The Beach
We’ve also created a ranking system based on ratings from other popular websites.
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The German Colony
The German colony was established by German Templers towards the end of the 19th century. Many of the older buildings are now home to luxury boutique hotels. In the area you can also find mid-range boutique hotels and several hostels. The German Colony is also right next to the famous Bahai Gardens.
Schumacher Hotel Haifa
Boutique | Luxury | $$
Schumacher Hotel Haifa provides concierge services, nonsmoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.
The property is set 1.4 mi from The Quiet Beach, 1.4 mi from Rambam Medical Center Haifa Israel and 1.4 mi from Baha’i Gardens and Golden Dome. The hotel offers city views, a terrace and a 24-hour front desk.
Templers Boutique Hotel Haifa
Boutique | Luxury | $$
The Templers Boutique Hotel is located in the heart of Haifa’s German Colony, and overlooks the Baha’i Gardens. It offers luxurious, individually decorated rooms with air conditioning.
Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV is provided in each room, while some feature a balcony, spa bath or whirlpool bath and a kitchenette. The rooms are all individually decorated in different styles.
The Colony Hotel Haifa
Boutique | Luxury | $$
The Colony Hotel is in the German Colony area of Haifa. This boutique hotel offers a quiet garden, and a sunbathing area on the rooftop terrace.
All rooms come with LCD TVs, free Wi-Fi, and tea and coffee makers. This small hotel combines these modern amenities with original features and architecture of a property that is over 100 years old.
City Port Hotel Haifa
Boutique | Mid Range | $
Located in Haifa, within walking distance to The Quiet and Bat Galim Beach, City Port Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property.
Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property is 1.3 mi from Madatech – The national museum of science, technology and space.
Golden Crown Haifa Hotel
Boutique | Mid Range | $
Golden Crown Haifa features a beautiful terrace as well as a bar. The property is close to popular attractions like Haifa Port, The Quiet Beach and Rambam Medical Center Haifa Israel.
All air conditioned, rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, some units at Golden Crown Haifa also provide guests with a sea view.
Asfour Boutique Hotel Haifa
Boutique | Mid Range | $
Located within a 15-minute walk of The Quiet Beach and The Bat Galim Beach, Asfour Boutique Hotel provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive.
Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The guesthouse features family rooms.
Haifa Bay View Hotel
Boutique | Mid Range | Intercontinental | $
The Haifa Bay View Hotel overlooks the Haifa Bay and is just a 2-minute walk from the Baha’i Gardens in the Carmel area of Haifa. It offers a bar and terrace with panoramic views across the bay. Free WiFi is available in all areas.
At the Haifa Bay View you have a choice of dining options, including a kosher Chinese restaurant. The hotel lobby overlooking the sea, it offers light meals coffee and selection of pastries. Breakfast is served fresh every morning Israeli buffet style.
Mount Carmel
Located on the slope of Mount Carmel, in the center of Haifa, overlooking downtown Haifa, Mount Carmel is home to Haifa’s luxury towers and several mid-range boutique hotels.
Carmella Boutique Hotel
Boutique | Mid Range | $$
Located in a restored building dating back to 1913, Carmella Boutique Hotel offers accommodations in Haifa. Guests can find a free underground parking on site.
Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV. Some units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a Nespresso coffee machine in the room. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.
Beth Shalom Hotel
Boutique | Mid Range | $
In the central Carmel area in Haifa, 503 m from Gan Haem Zoo, Beth-Shalom offers air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV and hardwood floors. Haifa Port is 6.4 km away.
An Israeli breakfast is served daily including fresh salads, eggs, and cheeses, along with fruit and drinks. Guests will find many restaurants in the surrounding area.
Villa Carmel Boutique Hotel
Boutique | Mid Range | $$
Villa Carmel is located in Haifa’s prestigious Carmel district, near the Louis Promenade and the Baha’i Gardens. Rooms offer luxurious Egyptian linen and free Wi-Fi, available throughout.
Villa Carmel Boutique Hotel has just 14 beautifully designed guest rooms. Each comes with air conditioning and flat-screen TV, and some feature a spa bath or computerized jet shower.
Carmel Pearl Hotel
Boutique | Mid Range | $$
A top choice in the North. Carmel Pearl provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a spa & wellness center.
The property is around 2.6 km from Russian Orthodox Church, 3.5 km from Baha’i Gardens and Golden Dome and 4.7 km from Madatech – The national museum of science, technology and space. Rooms have a balcony with views of the city.
Downtown
Downtown Haifa is home to Haifa Port, and after years of neglect is now seeing a resurgence. Check out loads of boutique hotels and hostels.
Bay Club Boutique Hotel
Boutique | Mid Range | Atlas | $$
Offering garden-view rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV, the luxurious Bay Club – an Atlas Boutique Hotel is halfway between Haifa Bay and the peak of Mount Carmel. The style of the property is inspired by the famous resort towns of the Mediterranean Sea.
Air-conditioned rooms at the Atlas Boutique include a fridge, sitting area, and electric teakettle with tea and coffee. The private bathroom has a bathtub or shower. Some rooms feature a terrace.
Maris Hotel
Boutique | Mid Range | $
Maris Hotel is located near the port in the lower part of Haifa. It offers free WiFi, a sea-view rooftop sun terrace and modern air-conditioned units.
All rooms offer cable TV, an in-room safe and a mini-bar. Private bathroom offers a shower and hairdryer. A small kitchenette is available in each room type. Laundry and concierge service is available.
Market Hotel Haifa
Boutique | Mid Range | $
Offering views of the Carmel Mountain and Haifa bay, Market Hotel is a few steps from the outdoor market in the historical district of Hadar. It features free Wi-Fi and libraries on all 17 floors.
Market Hotel is in the heart of the Hadar neighborhood, home to many shops, bazaars and a pedestrian area. The German Colony with its diverse restaurants, pubs and shops is just 20 minutes away on foot.
Rooms here have a modern design with neutral color schemes and tiled floors. Each one is air conditioned and features an LCD TV with cable channels.
Satori Hotel Haifa
Boutique | Mid Range | $
Located in the center of Haifa, the Satori Hotel features a unique Bauhaus design. It is a 5-minute walk from the Great Synagogue and the Museum of Science, and a 25-minute walk from the famous Bahai Temple and Gardens.
All the rooms of the Satori Hotel come with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, an LCD cable TV, and wooden floors. The suites feature a separate sleeping area, a balcony overlooking the city, and a spa bath
The Beach
Bat Galim Boutique Hotel
Boutique | Mid Range | $
Bat Galim Boutique Hotel in Haifa provides adults only accommodations with a garden and a terrace. The property provides luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property.
All guest rooms features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, an electric tea pot, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, while some units at the hotel also provide guests with a seating area. The rooms will provide guests with a closet and a coffee machine.
La Capella Business Boutique Hotel
Boutique | Mid Range | $
La Cappella Hotel is located in Haifa in the North District Israel Region, 2.1 mi from Haifa’s Municipal Theater. The hi-tech park of Matam is 5 minutes’ drive away.
All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain units feature a seating area where you can relax. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer. La Cappella features free WiFi throughout the property.
This guide is part of our series of Best Hotel Guides in Israel. Also check out our guides for Best Hotels in Israel, Best Hotels in Jerusalem, Best Hotels in the Dead Sea, Best Hotels in Eilat; for those looking for boutique hotels we have guides for the Best Boutique Hotels in Israel and Best Boutique Hotels in Tel Aviv; and for those traveling in a budget, we have guides for the Best Hostels in Israel and Best Hostels in Tel Aviv.
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