Last updated May 31st 2020

Head North for your next vacation, and explore the beautiful nature of The Galilee, The Golan, and so much more!


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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We included all the best places outside of Haifa and the Sea of Galilee, check out our Guides for the Best Hotels in Haifa and the Sea of Galilee to get the full experience of the North!

We’ve broken this guide into areas:

  • Carmel
  • Zirchron Yaakov
  • Rosh Pina
  • Tsfat (Safed)
  • Upper Galilee
  • Nazerath 
  • Lower Galilee
  • Akko
  • Western Galilee
  • Beit Shean – Jezreel Valley – Mount Gilboa
  • The Golan

We’ve also created a ranking system based on ratings from other popular websites.

Pricing for 2 people sharing 1 room:

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Best Hotels in The Carmel

Carmel Forest Spa

Swimming pool | Boutique Hotel | Luxury | Isrotel | Carmel |$$$$$ 

This special Spa Hotel is nestled in the middle of the Carmel Forest, just south of Haifa. The ideal place to recharge and renew, you will quickly forget the hustle bustle of city life. The resort has a beautiful outdoor swimming pool, wet and dry saunas, a Turkish bath, and over 60 different spa treatments from some of the best masseurs in Israel.

Guests have a wide choice of activities including nature walks, aerobics, yoga and meditation. The restaurant serves delicious healthy food, including kosher options, and all 126 rooms are spacious and lovingly designed.

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Kedem Hotel

Swimming pool | Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Carmel |$$$ 

Kedem Hotel features a restaurant, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a bar and garden in Tirat Karmel. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

Guests staying at Kedem Hotel have access to the on-site spa and wellness center which includes a sauna and a hot tub.


Zohar Badeshe Resort on Kibbutz Dalia

Swimming pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Carmel |$ 

Zohar Badeshe is surrounded by vineyards and forests in Dalia, between the valleys and Mount Carmel. It offers a swimming pool and plenty of common areas for events.

Rooms are air conditioned and come with cable TV, free Wi-Fi and a fridge. They are located in wooden huts set around the grounds of the Kibbutz, which is a traditional Israeli collective community.


Kibbutz Nachsholim Beach Hotel

Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Carmel |$ 

Nachsholim Holiday Village Kibbutz Hotel has a peaceful location on the beautiful seaside of Israel’s Mediterranean coast. The property features a private beach area 30 m from the main building. Parking is free.

Accommodations comes with air conditioning, an LCD TV, and a fridge. All rooms are set on the ground floor, and have a patio with tables and chairs. The apartments are located near the beach.


Best Hotels in Zichron Yaakov

Elma Hotel and Arts Complex

Swimming pool | Boutique Hotel | Luxury | Zichron Yaakov |$$$$ 

Elma Hotel is one of the newest luxury country hotels to open in Israel, in the same league as the Carmel Forest Spa, the Beresheet Hotel, and Mizpe Hayamim.

It is perched on the side of the mountain in Zichron Yaakov, with a spectatular view of Maagan Michael Kibbutz and the beach 7km away. Zichron Yaakov is a quaint little town north of Netanya, famous for its wine production and beautiful town centre.


Zamarin Hotel

Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Zichron Yaakov |$$$ 

Located in Zikhron Ya‘aqov, Zamarin has free bikes, garden and free WiFi. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The hotel features room service.

The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries.


Hotel Beit Maimon

Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Zichron Yaakov |$$

Hotel Beit Maimon is in the Carmel Mountains. It offers a natural setting and panoramic views of the valley and the Mediterranean Sea. Tel Aviv is a 1-hour drive away.

The Maimon’s many facilities include free parking, an extensive garden and a large hot tub overlooking the natural surroundings. Even the meeting room and the on-site restaurant feature panoramic views.


Eden Inn

Swimming pool | Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Zichron Yaakov |$

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Eden Inn is located in Zikhron Ya‘aqov, 0.9 mi from Habaron Promenade. Surrounded by the lush garden, it offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen cable TV. Free WiFi is provided in the lobby.

Amenities in all rooms also include a fridge and an electric kettle. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathrooms come with free toiletries.


Best Hotels in Rosh Pina

Isrotel Mizpe Hayamim Hotel

Swimming pool | Boutique Hotel | Luxury | Isrotel | Rosh Pina |$$$$$

The perfect place to recharge your body and your mind!

The Isrotel Mizpe Hayamim Hotel is located in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, in the mountains and forests in the North of Israel, near Rosh Pina and Safed. The 37 acre hotel includes 97 luxurious rooms, gardens, orchards, and a vast organic farm, gourmet restaurants, a spa and swimming pool, and excellent customer service.


Bayit Bagalil Boutique Hotel by Herbert Samuel

Swimming pool | Boutique Hotel | Luxury | Herbert Samuel | Rosh Pina |$$$$

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Eden Inn is located in Zikhron Ya‘aqov, 0.9 mi from Habaron Promenade. Surrounded by the lush garden, it offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen cable TV. Free WiFi is provided in the lobby.

Amenities in all rooms also include a fridge and an electric kettle. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathrooms come with free toiletries.


Tamarin Boutique Hotel

Swimming pool | Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Rosh Pina |$$$$

If you are looking to relax in nature and be pampered in a beautiful boutique hotel, the Tamarin Hotel is for you. Be amazed by the panoramic views of the Sea of Galilee and Mount Hermon while staying at a spacious suite with cable TV and a spa bath. The perfect place for a weekend get away.


Edmond Rosh Pina Hotel

Swimming pool | Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Rosh Pina |$$$

Located in Rosh Pinna, 9.7 km from Bat Yaar Ranch, Edmond Rosh Pina provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Among the various facilities of this property are a bar, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property has a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests.


Jasmine Mansion Hotel

Swimming pool | Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Rosh Pina |$$$

Offering a pool, spa, and luxury suites with a hot tub and wooden floors, Jasmine Mansion is set in Rosh Pina, overlooking the Hula Valley and Sea of Galilee. Wi-Fi is free throughout.

Panoramic suites at Mansion Jasmine are air conditioned and elegantly decorated with Indonesian furnishings and white linens. Each features a hot bath, an espresso coffee machine, and spacious shower. Some come with a balcony.


Best Hotels in Tsfat (Safed)

Artists Colony Inn

Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Tsfat |$$

In a fully renovated stone villa, Artists’ Colony offers stylish suites with free Wi-Fi. In the ancient mountain city of Safed, it features a garden and panoramic terrace.

Air-conditioned suites here include a satellite flat-screen TV, sitting area and garden views. The private bathroom comes equipped with a bathrobe, slippers and free toiletries. Some suites have a private patio.


The Way Inn Safed Boutique Hotel

Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Tsfat |$$

In a fully renovated stone villa, Artists’ Colony offers stylish suites with free Wi-Fi. In the ancient mountain city of Safed, it features a garden and panoramic terrace.

Air-conditioned suites here include a satellite flat-screen TV, sitting area and garden views. The private bathroom comes equipped with a bathrobe, slippers and free toiletries. Some suites have a private patio.


Ruth Safed Hotel

Swimming Pool | Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Tsfat |$$

Set on the site of a 700-year-old mamluk khan in the Old City of Safed, Ruth Safed Hotel is a unique building overlooking Mount Meron. Its extensive gardens include a swimming pool with stunning views and an olive orchard showing traces of an ancient perfume market.

Due to the hotel’s interesting architecture, rooms have an individual design showing traces of the khan, a resting point for caravans on the perfume trail. All rooms are air conditioned and feature large windows and tiled floors. You will find a fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities.


Villa Galilee Boutique Hotel and Spa

Swimming Pool | Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Tsfat |$$$

Located on Mount Canaan, Villa Galilee is just a few minutes’ drive from the historic city of Safed and Rosh Pinna. This beautiful boutique hotel offers peaceful location and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

The unique Villa Galilee Chateaux & Hotels Collection has an inviting lobby area and a lovely bar. In the lobby you can enjoy relaxing background music and the spa center offers variety of spa and massage treatments including a dry sauna.


Eretzvat Hotel

Tower | Mid-Range | Tsfat |$

Offering a barbecue, children’s playground and terrace, EretZefat is located in Safed.

Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. The rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower.


Best Hotels in the Upper Galilee 

Galilion Hotel

Swimming pool | Boutique Hotel | Luxury | Upper Galilee  |$$$

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Galilion offers accommodations in Yesod Hamaala, 22 mi from Tiberias. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and views of the mountain, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site.


Kibbutz Moran Country Lodging

Swimming pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Upper Galilee  |$

Kibbutz Moran is halfway between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sea of Galilee, 19 mi from Akko and Tiberias. It provides rooms with a kitchenette and garden views.

Rooms have wooden furniture, a private entrance and air conditioning. They also offer free Wi-Fi and cable TV. They include a private bathroom with shower. The kibbutz also has a brewery that is open during the weekends and upon request during the week.


Beit Shalom Boutique Hotel

Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Metulla |$$

Beit Shalom Historical boutique Hotel in Metulla provides adults only accommodations with a garden and a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The hotel has a ski pass sales point.

All guest rooms has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, an electric tea pot, a bath, a hairdryer and a closet. Rooms come complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, while certain units at the hotel also provide guests with a seating area.


Kibbutz Malkiya Travel Hotel

Swimming pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Upper Galilee  |$

Set in Upper Galilee, Kibbutz Malkiya Travel Hotel offers beautiful views of the Golan Mountains and Hula Valley. It has a summer swimming pool and a choice of self-catering rooms and apartments.

Surrounded by vineyards and fruit trees, Kibbutz Malkiya offers air-conditioned accommodations featuring a kitchenette with microwave, fridge and kettle. Cable TV and free Wi-Fi are also included.


Arazim Hotel

Swimming Pool | Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Metulla |$

Set in the town of Metula on Israeli-Lebanese border, Arazim Hotel offers a summer outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and free parking. All air-conditioned rooms come with a balcony and cable TV. Mount Hermon is a 30-minute drive away.

Rooms at the Arazim include a mini-bar, tea/coffee maker and a sofa. Each has a fully equipped private bathroom. Some rooms feature a hot tub.


Alaska Inn Hotel Metula

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

Alaska Inn Hotel is in the heart of Metula in the Upper Galilee area. It offers a sauna and garden with swimming pool. The panoramic sun terrace features a binocular offering views up to Mount Hermon, Lebanese Mountains and the Golan Heights.

Rooms are located in 3 different wings and are all spacious and air conditioned. Each comes with free Wi-Fi, an LCD TV with cable channels, a coffee machine and fridge. Most have a hydromassage bath.


HI – Tel Hai Hostel

Hostel | Upper Galilee | $

In the Upper Gallilee region, the HI – Tel-Hai Hostel is set on a hillside overlooking the Golan Heights and Mount Hermon. It offers air-conditioned rooms and dormitories with a fridge.

All accommodations at the Tel Hai comes with a TV and tea/coffee maker. The rooms have a private bathroom.


HI – Pkiin Hostel

Hostel | Upper Galilee | $

Set in the Druze village of Pki’in in Upper Galilee, HI – Pki’in Hostel features air-conditioned rooms and dormitories with a balcony. It offers free Wi-Fi throughout and free wired internet at reception.

A rich Israeli breakfast is served daily at HI – Pki’in Hostel, with eggs, cheese, salad and bread. Staff organize tours of the village, where you can enjoy Druze hospitality and try genuine local cuisine.


Best Hotels in Nazareth

Michel House Hotel

Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Nazareth |$

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Michel House is located in Nazareth, 200 m from Nazareth Old City. Mary’s Well is a 5-minute walk away.

Each room at this inn is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You will find a kettle in the room. All rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer.


Villa Nazareth Hotel

Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Nazareth |$

Located in Nazareth, 200 m from the Greek Orthodox Annunciation Church, Villa Nazareth features a terrace and a restaurant. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.

Each room is decorated in a modern style and fitted with parquet flooring. All rooms come with a private bathroom and a satellite flat-screen TV.


Legacy Nazareth Hotel

Tower | Mid-Range | Nazareth |$$$$$

Located in Nazareth in the North District Israel Region, Hotel Legacy Nazareth features a terrace and views of the city. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Spread over 5 floors, rooms and suites feature air conditioning, a mini-bar, a safe and a flat-screen TV.


Ramada Nazareth Hotel

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

Offering a rooftop lounge with panoramic views, Ramada Olivie Nazareth is set in Nazareth, 0.6 mi from Ha Knesiya-Square and 1 mi from the White Mosque. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

Each room comes with air conditioning, satellite TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer,


Golden Crown Hotel Nazareth

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

Set in southern Nazareth, overlooking the city and Jezreel Valley, Golden Crown is a large resort and conference center, offering a swimming pool, free gym and excellent public transport links.

Located 1.2 mi south of Nazareth’s Old City, Golden Crown Hotel is ideal for visiting Nazareth as well as the holy sites around the Sea of Galilee, 19 mi away.


Fauzi Azar by Abraham Hostels

Hostel | Abrahams | Nazareth |$

Located in the old city of Nazareth, the Fauzi Azar by Abraham Hostels is a 200-year-old Arab mansion. It offers dorms and guest rooms in a unique and charming old-world atmosphere. WiFi is available free of charge.

The property is located in the Souk area, just a 1-minute walk from the vegetable market and a few minutes from excellent restaurants and coffee shops. The Basilica of the Annunciation is 500 m away.


Best Hotels in the Lower Galilee

Amirey Hagalil Boutique Hotel

Swimming pool | Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Lower Galilee  |$$$

Amirey Hagalil Spa Hotel is set just outside the hill village of Amirim, overlooking the Sea of Galilee. It offers a kosher restaurant, a spa, and panoramic views from its terraces.

All rooms come with satellite TV, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Each has a balcony with views of Mount Arbel, the Sea of Galilee, and the nearby mountains.


Lavi Kibbutz Hotel

Swimming pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Lower Galilee  |$$$$

Located high on a mountain, this Glatt- Kosher hotel mainly caters for Jewish religious travelers. At this peaceful location, just minutes from Tiberias, there are spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.

The hotel has different room types to cater to different tastes and budgets. It offers a full service restaurant, a tennis court, an indoor swimming pool (separate for men and women), and a children’s playground.


Kibbutz Amiad Holiday Village

Swimming pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Lower Galilee  |$

The Amiad Joseph Well Country Inn is located high on a mountain with beautiful views over the Galilee Mountains and the Golan Heights. It lies just off road number 90 which in 15 minutes connects you with attractions such as Safed, Sea of Galilee, Tiberias and more.

There is a winery at the kibbutz as well as an organic toy factory, worth visiting for both children and adults. Other facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court.


Nof Tavor Hotel

Swimming pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Lower Galilee  |$

Nof Tavor Hotel features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a bar and shared lounge in Mizra‘. The accommodations provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, luggage storage space and free WiFi.

At the hotel, every room has a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.


Holiday Village Kibbutz Mizra

Swimming pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Lower Galilee  |$$

Set in the Jezreel Valley, Holiday Village Kibbutz Mizra offers a large garden with seasonal pool and BBQ. Each room has a private entrance, a kitchenette and a view of the garden.

Kibbutz Mizra is 3.1 mi south of Nazareth. It is 10-minute drive from Afula, which is the capital of the valley and a 15-minute walk from the bus station to Afula, Nazareth and Haifa.


Best Hotels in Akko

The Efendi Hotel

Boutique Hotel | Luxury | Akko |$$$$

One of the most beautiful and luxurious hotels located in the best location of the old city of Acre. The building is a historic Ottoman building that has been restored and renovated.

The rooms are spacious and comfortable; there is a large terrace with one of the best views of the Mediterranean Sea; a Turkish bath for a relaxing session; and a world-class restaurant that offers traditional Israeli breakfast, plus delicious fresh food all day.


Akotika Boutique Hotel

Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Akko |$$$

Akotika boutique in Acre provides adults only accommodations with a bar and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a concierge service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 3.5 km from The Bahá’í Gardens in ‘Akko.

Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower and a hairdryer, all guest rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a seating area.


Arabesque Hotel

Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Akko |$$

Arabesque: An Arts and Residency Center in Old Acer is located in the heart of the Old City of Acer, 2 minutes’ walk from the marina. WiFi is free throughout.

All with original stone walls, rooms here are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom.


Akkotel Boutique Hotel

Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Akko |$$

A beautiful boutique hotel immersed in the historic old city of Acre, just minutes away from the main attractions of the city. The building itself carries years of history and has been renovated into a comfortable luxury hotel. It only has 16 rooms, so you will have a boutique and personalized experience during your stay. The hotel has a beautiful rooftop with a panoramic view of the Mediterranean Sea, Haifa and the Carmel Mountain.


Palm Beach Hotel Acre

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

Set just yards from a sandy beach, Palm Beach Hotel offers 2 swimming pools and a tennis court both free of charge. This property is located 5 minutes’ drive from Akko Old City.

Rooms here are air conditioned, and facilities include an LCD TV with satellite channels, and a kettle. Most rooms have a sea view.


Eco Akko Hostel

Hostel | Akko | $

Featuring a bar, shared lounge and views of city, Eco Akko is located in Acre, 3.7 km from The Bahá’í Gardens in ‘Akko. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered.

At the hostel, every room is equipped with a balcony. Rooms contain an electric tea pot and a shared bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms come with a kitchen equipped with a microwave. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.


HI Akko Hostel

Hostel | Akko | $

HI – Akko Hostel is just 5 minutes’ walk from Acer Citadel and Knights’ Halls. It offers free Wi-Fi and an Israeli buffet breakfast every morning, including eggs, cheese, salad, bread and yogurt.

HI – Akko Hostel provides rooms and dormitories. All accommodations is air conditioned and features cable TV and tea and coffee making facilities.


Best Hotels in the Western Galilee

Shtarkman Erna Hotel

Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Nahariya  |$$

A 5-minute walk from sandy beaches, the Shtarkman Erna is set in a quiet yet central area of Nahariya, 500 m from Ga’aton Boulevard. This family-run hotel offers elegant, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi.

Shtarkman Erna Boutique Hotel dates back to 1959. All rooms include cable TV, telephone and a small fridge. Some rooms feature a spa bath.


Hacienda Forest View Hotel

Swimming Pool | Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Western Galilee  |$$

Located in the middle of a forest in the beautiful region of Western Galilee, the Hacienda Forest View Hotel is a resort hotel offering an impressive list of services and facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool.

The hotel’s facilities consist of a gym, hot tub and a long list of massage treatments. It has a cozy and romantic lobby with a fireplace, a great place to enjoy a drink and a light meal from the lobby bar.


NEA Resort

Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid-Range | Western Galilee  |$$$

Featuring an outdoor pool and spa center, NEA Resort & People is located in Shave Ẕiyyon, 200 m from the beach. It offers a restaurant, a bar and stylish accommodations with a flat-screen TV. WiFi is free throughout.

Rooms are located in the main building or the spa. Each comes with a porch, a kettle and a private bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. The villas feature a private pool.


Olive Hotel Nahariya

Tower | Mid-Range | Olive| Nahariya  |$$$

Located in Nahariyya, a 12-minute walk from Ga’aton River, Olive Boutique Hotel Nahariya has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The hotel has family rooms.

The rooms comes with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, an electric tea pot, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while some rooms have a balcony. Guest rooms have a closet.


Aquaduct Hotel

Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid-Range | Olive| Western Galilee  |$$

Aquaduct Hotel is offering accommodations in the village of Regba, Western Galilee. The property has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, as well as a garden. Free WiFi is offered.

At the hotel, each room has a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Rooms have air conditioning, and certain units at Aquaduct Hotel have a balcony. All rooms have a wardrobe.


Travel Hotel Eilon

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Travel Hotel Chains | Western Galilee  |$

Travel Hotel Eilon is set in peaceful gardens in Eilon Kibbutz in Western Gallilee. It offers free Wi-Fi in the reception area, and air-conditioned accommodations with kitchenette and private bathroom.

A daily Israeli breakfast is provided daily. Barbecue facilities are also available, and a seasonal swimming pool is located nearby within the kibbutz complex.


Travel Hotel Kibbutz Gesher Haziv

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Travel Hotel Chains | Western Galilee  |$

Gesher Haziv is located in the Kibbutz Gesher HaZiv, just one kilometer from Achziv Beach. Guests can use the seasonal outdoor swimming pool a 5-minute walk away.

This Travel Hotel is designed like a Greek village, and is surrounded by the countryside of northern Israel. Studios are set in wooden cabins, and feature a seating area with kitchenette.


Nes Ammim Hotel

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Western Galilee  |$

Located only 4.8 km from the coast, the Nes Ammim Hotel offers comfortable accommodations with beautiful views of the Western Galilee Mountains.

The hotel has a peaceful position in natural surroundings with lawns, gardens and fields all around. This is an ideal location from which to explore the Galilee region, with the historic city of Acre only a 10 minute drive away.


Masaryk Holiday Village

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Western Galilee  |$

Masaryk Holiday Village is located in Kefar Masaryk and features a garden. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a playground. There’s an outdoor pool and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking.

At the inn, all rooms include a balcony with a garden view. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, all rooms at Masaryk Holiday Village have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also offer a seating area. All guest rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot.


HI – Shlomi Hostel

Hostel | Western Galilee  |$

HI – Shlomi Hostel is 0.6 mi from the town of Shlomi, in the Upper West Galilee, at the foot of the Khanitta mountain range. It offers free parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

The property features both rooms with a private bathroom and single beds in dormitories. All rooms are air conditioned and in each one you will find satellite TV, a kettle and tea/coffee making facilities.


Best Hotels in the Beit Shean & Jezreel Valleys

Nir David Country Lodge

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Valleys  |$$

Nir David Country Lodge offers rustic wood cabins in a kibbutz located along the Asi River, outside the city of Beit She’an. Each unit features a hydromassage bath and a patio.

Country Lodge Nir David features an indoor heated pool, and the staff can arrange canoeing excursions along the river.


Ein Harod Ichud Kibbutz Country Lodging

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Valleys  |$$$

Set in the Harod Valley near Mount Gilboa, this peaceful kibbutz includes an olympic outdoor pool, stables, and a dairy farm. Guest rooms come with free WiFi throughout.

Home to one of the first art museums in Israel, Ein Harod Ichud Kibbutz Country Lodging also houses the Beit Shturman archaeological center.


Shaar Hagolan Kibbutz Country Lodging

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Valleys  |$$

The Shaar Hagolan Country Lodging is located south of the Sea of Galilee, just 2.5 mi from the beach and 9.3 mi from the historical city of Tiberias.

The property is perfect for people appreciating the peaceful and quiet kibbutz location, while being close to the attractions of the area. These include rafting in the Jordan River, kayaking and fishing in the Sea of Galilee, and other sports and adventure activities.


Olive Gilboa Hotel

Swimming Pool | Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Olive | Valleys  |$$

Olive Gilboa is set in Ma‘ale Gilboa‘, at the top of Mont Gilboa, and has a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden and a bar. This property also provides guests with a restaurant. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers.

The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Each room comes with a private bathroom. All units include a desk.


Ashdot Yaacov Ichud Kibbutz Country Lodging

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Valleys  |$$

This property is perfect for nature lovers who are looking for a quiet accommodations within easy reach of the historical city of Tiberias as well as the Golan Heights.

The spacious rooms are located on the ground floor and are bright and comfortable. They are equipped with plates, glasses, a fridge and a kettle, and they have a private outdoor seating area, ideal for enjoying a meal.


HI – Beit Shean Hostel

Swimming Pool | Hostel | Valleys  |$

HI – Beit She’an Hostel offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a home-cinema system, and a basketball court. The guest rooms and dorms come with free Wi-Fi.

The property is an impressive building with internal portico, set in a panoramic position overlooking the Beit She’an Valley and the Gilbo’a Mountains. The Benyamin and Hasaria shopping malls are across the road.


HI – Maayan Harod Hostel

Hostel | Valleys  |$

Set in Moshav Gid’ona, at the foot of Mount Gilboa, HI – Ma`ayan Harod Hostel is just outside the Ma`ayan Harod National Park. This property offers rooms with free Wi-Fi.

All accommodations is air conditioned and features satellite TV, a fridge, and tea and coffee making facilities.


Best Hotels in The Golan

Halomot Naftali Boutique Hotel

Swimming Pool | Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Golan |$$$$

Offering modernly designed suites with free Wi-Fi, Halomot Naftali features a heated swimming pool and 2 treatment rooms. It is located in Sde Eliezer, near the Yesud HaMa’ala Junction.

The garden features picturesque streams, a small orchard and romantic trails. Some of the suites come with a private pool.


Hamat Geder Spa Village

Swimming Pool | Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Golan |$$$

Spa Village is a boutique hotel at Hamat Gader, 10 minutes’ drive from the Sea of Galilee. The on site spa offers thermal treatments and each room has a hot tub.

The Village is surrounded by a huge parkland complete with outdoor settings, lawns, ancient Roman baths and pool area.


Merom Golan Resort

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Golan |$$

Merom Golan Resort offers quiet mountain accommodations in the northern Golan Heights. The complex has large gardens, an indoor pool, a farm and stables, sports fields and a supermarket.

You can choose from rooms or wood cabins at Merom Golan Resort. All units are air conditioned and come with satellite TV. Some also have a spa bath.


Kibbutz Inbar Country Lodging

Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Golan |$$

Set in the heart of the Galilee, Kibbutz Inbar Country Lodge is located 19 mi from Akko and Tiberias. This characteristic guest house offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, and a healthy vegetarian breakfast.

The functional, air-conditioned rooms at Kibbutz Inbar Country Lodge are simply furnished. Offering views on the surrounding countryside, they include a private bathroom, a microwave, and a fridge.


Kibbutz Ortal Hotel

Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Golan |$

Surrounded by pine trees and greenery, Ortal is a large, tranquil kibbutz in the Golan Heights. It offers both stylish rooms, and luxury wooden chalets with hot tub and free WiFi.

The Ortal’s rooms are furnished in soft colors and all come with Yes satellite TV, air conditioning and a small fridge. Breakfast is served in the dining room of the kibbutz.


Pastoral Hotel Kfar Blum

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Golan |$$$

Featuring an outdoor pool, a gym and a spa and wellness center, Pastoral – Kfar Blum is located in the green and tranquil Kfar Blum Kibbutz.. It offers air-conditioned rooms with mountain views and free Wi-Fi access.

Rooms here will provide you with cable TV, a fridge and a private bathroom. Other amenities include a safe, an electric kettle and Nespresso coffee machine. Private bathrooms also come with towels and robes. Each has access to either a shaded furnished terrace or a garden.


Eretz Dafna Kibbutz Hotel

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Golan |$

Located in Dafna, Erettz Dafna has a restaurant, garden, barbecue facilities and free WiFi. Guests enjoy free access to a swimming pool located a 15-minute walk away.

All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a microwave, a kettle, a shower and a wardrobe. At the hotel the rooms are fitted with a private bathroom.


Hermon Holiday Village

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Golan |$$

Located within an Israeli settlement, the Hermon Holiday Village & Spa By Panda Hotels is a small holiday resort built in the style of a Swiss alpine village, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Golan Heights.

The village consists of 44 wooden A-frame cottages scattered around the grounds of the property. Cottages are rustic in style and spacious in size with many of the cottages being suitable for up to 5 people.


Nofey Gonen Kibbutz Holiday Village

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Golan |$

Nofey Gonen Holiday Village is set at the feet of the Golan Mountains, with beautiful views of Hula Valley and Upper Galilee. It offers air conditioned accommodations with fridge and teakettle.

The Holiday Village is part of a kibbutz in the northeast part of the valley. Parking is free and guest have free use of the common swimming pool.


Kibbutz Hagoshrim Hotel

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Golan |$$$

The Hagoshrim Hotel & Nature offers free access to the health and fitness center, which includes indoor and outdoor pools, a squash court and sauna. With free Wi-Fi in its public areas, this property has elegant rooms as well as a spa.

Spacious rooms and suites come with air conditioning, satellite TV and private bathroom with free toiletries. If you want to get outside, staff can organize excursions to the Jordan River and surrounding area.


Ein Zivan Kibbutz Village Resort

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Golan |$$

Located next to Mount Avital, in the northern Golan Heights, El Zivan is a kibbutz that features an outdoor pool, a lush orchard and a small ZOO. There is a barbecue and a children’s playground at guests’ disposal. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout.

All accommodations units offer a TV and a private bathroom. The room is fitted with a desk and chair, while the chalet offers a spacious living and dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette and bedroom with a flat-screen TV and a spa bath. The patio is furnished and overlooks the garden.


Golan Heights Hostel

Hostel | Golan |$

Located in Odem forest national reserve, ideal for hiking and outdoor activities, Golan Heights Hostel offers rooms and dormitories with free WiFi access. A basketball court and free private parking are available on site.

This is an adults-only hostel. All dorms and rooms are simply furnished and provide direct access to a common terrace and the shared living room. Lockers and bed linens are provided. Shared bathrooms are available for guests not staying in rooms with attached bathroom.


Golan Garden Hostel

Hostel | Golan |$

Golan Garden Hostel includes a shared fully equipped kitchen, while its air-conditioned rooms and dormitories all have free Wi-Fi. Guests can relax in the lounge area or in the 2 garden areas, one of which offers a barbecue and a view of Yehudia Forest Reserve.

The hostel provides material for making your own pancakes for breakfast. There are 2 supermarkets and a couple of restaurants within walking distance, and the staff will lend a bicycle for grocery shopping.


Irouah Boutique Hotel Kibbutz El-Rom

Hostel | Golan |$

Irouah Boutique El-Rom is located in El-Rom and features a shared lounge, a garden and barbecue facilities. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

At the hostel, all rooms come with a closet. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, all guest rooms at Irouah Boutique El-Rom have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms here will provide you with a seating area. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and an electric tea pot.


This guide is part of our series of Best Hotel Guides in Israel. Also check out our guides for Best Hotels in IsraelBest Hotels in JerusalemBest Hotels in the Dead SeaBest 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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