Last updated June 1st 2020

Head North for your next vacation, and explore the beautiful nature of The Galilee! 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’ve broken this guide into areas:

Countryside:

  • Upper Galilee
  • Lower Galilee
  • Western Galilee

Cities:

  • Rosh Pina
  • Safed (Tsfat)
  • Nazareth

We also have dedicated guides for The Best Hotels in the Sea of Galilee and The Best Hotels in Haifa.


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 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 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 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 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 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.


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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