Head South for your next vacation, and explore the beautiful desert city of Arad! Whether you’re looking for five-star luxury, the coolest hostels, or anything in between, this guide has got you covered!


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Best Hotels in Arad

Inbar Hotel Arad

Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid-Range | Arad | $

The Inbar Hotel is located at the entrance to Arad, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year seeking to enjoy the kind of desert experience that simply cannot be found anywhere else.

The clear air, renowned for its medicinal properties, its proximity to the Judean Desert, the perfect combination of green forest and desert landscapes, the variety of attractions that the area has to offer as well as 17 marked hiking trails – including the Israel National Trail which passes near to the hotel – make Arad one of Israel’s most sought-after and surprising destinations.


HI Arad Hostel

Hostel | Arad | $

Arad hostel is situated in a green and rural location, but only a short walk from the central bus station.

There are 45 welcoming rooms, all with air conditioning, shower and bathroom, TV and coffee-making sets. The hostel has two halls with audio-visual equipment for study days, conventions, conferences and events. Free Wi-Fi is available. The spacious dining room seats 160, and there is a second dining room that seats 40. Additional meals (including packaged meals) can be ordered in advance. Food is Kosher.


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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