Last updated June 1st 2020
Head North for your next vacation, and explore the beautiful nature of The Galilee, The Golan, and so much more! Travelling on a budget just got easier! Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventure, 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:
- The Carmel
- The Golan
- Upper Galilee
- Western Galilee
- Lower Galilee
- Sea of Gailee
Cities:
- Haifa
- Zichron Yaakov
- Safed (Tsfat)
- Tiberias
- Nazerath
- Akko
We’ve also created a ranking system based on ratings from other popular websites.
Pricing for 2 people sharing 1 room:
- $$ >$200/ night
- $ <$200/ night
Best Budget Hotels in The Carmel
Zohar Badeshe Resort on Kibbutz Dalia
Swimming pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Carmel |$
Zohar Badeshe is surrounded by vineyards and forests in Dalia, between the valleys and Mount Carmel. It offers a swimming pool and plenty of common areas for events.
Rooms are air conditioned and come with cable TV, free Wi-Fi and a fridge. They are located in wooden huts set around the grounds of the Kibbutz, which is a traditional Israeli collective community.
Kibbutz Nachsholim Beach Hotel
Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Carmel |$
Nachsholim Holiday Village Kibbutz Hotel has a peaceful location on the beautiful seaside of Israel’s Mediterranean coast. The property features a private beach area 30 m from the main building. Parking is free.
Accommodations comes with air conditioning, an LCD TV, and a fridge. All rooms are set on the ground floor, and have a patio with tables and chairs. The apartments are located near the beach.
Best Hotels in The Golan
Merom Golan Resort
Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Golan |$$
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 |$$
Set in the heart of the Galilee, Kibbutz Inbar Country Lodge is located 19 mi from Akko and Tiberias. This characteristic guest house offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, and a healthy vegetarian breakfast.
The functional, air-conditioned rooms at Kibbutz Inbar Country Lodge are simply furnished. Offering views on the surrounding countryside, they include a private bathroom, a microwave, and a fridge.
Kibbutz Ortal Hotel
Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Golan |$
Surrounded by pine trees and greenery, Ortal is a large, tranquil kibbutz in the Golan Heights. It offers both stylish rooms, and luxury wooden chalets with hot tub and free WiFi.
The Ortal’s rooms are furnished in soft colors and all come with Yes satellite TV, air conditioning and a small fridge. Breakfast is served in the dining room of the kibbutz.
Eretz Dafna Kibbutz Hotel
Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Golan |$
Located in Dafna, Erettz Dafna has a restaurant, garden, barbecue facilities and free WiFi. Guests enjoy free access to a swimming pool located a 15-minute walk away.
All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a microwave, a kettle, a shower and a wardrobe. At the hotel the rooms are fitted with a private bathroom.
Hermon Holiday Village
Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Golan |$$
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.
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.
Best Budget Hotels in the Upper Galilee
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 Budget 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.
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 Budget Hotels in the Lower Galilee
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 Budget Hotels in the Sea of Galilee
Vered Hagalil Guest Farm
Swimming Pool | Boutique | Mid Range | Sea of Galilee | $$
Overlooking the Sea of Galilee, this beautiful boutique hotel is a perfect spot to escape from the city… or use as a base to tour the local area.
The hotel has 31 separate chalets for guests, each with a little garden and most with amazing views, a swimming pool, an excellent chef restaurant, and a horse-farm for the adventurous!
Ohalo Manor Hotel
Boutique | Mid Range | Sea of Galilee | $$
Located on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, just 6.2 mi south of the ancient city of Tiberias, this resort hotel is an excellent base for exploring the Upper Galilee region and the Golan Heights.
The hotel is set at a delightful spot surrounded by lush gardens and with splendid views over the Sea of Galilee. The peaceful settings of the hotel assure you a relaxed holiday.
The Sea of Galilee Hotel
Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid Range | Sea of Galilee | $$
The Sea of Galilee Hotel in Migdal provides accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi. Each room comes with a balcony with views of the pool.
Nof Ginosaur Kibbutz Hotel
Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid Range | Sea of Galilee | $$
Nof Ginosar Kibbutz Hotel has a private beach on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, 6.2 mi from Tiberias. Set in peaceful surroundings, it offers comfortable rooms and a seasonal outdoor pool.
With a great location at the foot of Mount Arbel, the Nof Ginosar Kibbutz Hotel is ideal for exploring the Upper Galilee, the Jordan Valley and the Golan Heights.
Degania Bet Kibbutz Country Lodging
Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid Range | Sea of Galilee | $
Degania Bet Kibbutz Country Lodging is a short walk from the Sea of Galilee. It offers lots of leisure facilities, including a swimming pool and football and indoor basketball courts.
All rooms at Degania Bet Kibbutz offer air conditioning, cable TV, and a small kitchenette with coffee maker. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
Kinneret Village Country Lodging
Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid Range | Sea of Galilee | $
Set about 500 m from the Sea of Galilee, Kinneret Village is 0.6 mi from the baptismal site of Yardenit on the River Jordan. Its grounds include a barbecue.
Offering free WiFi, the studios are air-conditioned and modern. They come with a flat-screen TV, kitchenette and a patio overlooking the garden. A continental breakfast is available daily.
Out of Africa Resort
Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid Range | Sea of Galilee |$$
Overlooking the Sea of Galilee and surrounding hills, this property has a distinctive African design and is ideal for a relaxing break. It features a garden and an outdoor pool.
The elegant suites at Out Of Africa Resort come with a balcony or private garden area overlooking the Sea of Galilee. Each one includes a double hot tub, kitchenette and an LCD TV. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
Daria Resort
Kibbutz | Mid Range | Olive | Sea of Galilee |$$
Facing the beachfront in HaOn, Daria – authentic Israel experience features a restaurant and a private beach area. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a playground. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
Maagan Kibbutz Holiday Village Hotel
Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid Range | Sea of Galilee | $$
Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the hotel.
Ein Gev Holiday Resort
Kibbutz | Mid Range | Sea of Galilee | $$
Located on the eastern shores of the Sea of Galilee, Ein Gev Holiday Resort is close to the Golan Heights. A wonderful starting point for exploring the area, including Kibbutz Ein-Gev, the first Israeli Kibbutz on this side of the lake and the area’s Christian Holy sites.
Ghengis Khan of the Golan
Tents | Hostel | East | Sea of Galilee |$$
Located along the Golan Trail, the family-run Genghis Khan offers handmade and air-conditioned Mongolian tents with free Wi-Fi. It features an equipped garden with a seating area and free BBQ facilities.
Tents have wooden frames and come with an attached private or shared bathroom just outside the tent. Each has comfortable mattresses and pillows. A shared kitchen is also available for guests, and a grocery shop can be found in the village.
Village on the Cliff
Tents | Hostel | East | Sea of Galilee |$
Providing lake views, Village on the Cliff in Giv’at Yo’av has accommodations, a shared lounge, a garden, barbecue facilities and a terrace.
Offering a patio, specific units are air-conditioned and feature a dining area and a seating area with a flat-screen TV. Some units also have a kitchen equipped with a microwave, a fridge, and an oven.
HI – Poriya Hostel
Hostel | South West | Sea of Galilee |$
Set on the slopes of Mount Poriya, HI – Poriya Hostel overlooks the Sea of Galilee. Located 10 minutes’ drive from Tiberias, it offers free Wi-Fi.
Rooms and dormitories are air conditioned. A fridge and tea and coffee making facilities are also included.
HI – Karei Deshe Hostel
Hostel | North | Sea of Galilee |$
Located on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, 2.5 mi from Kibbutz Ginosar, the HI – Karei Deshe Hostel has access to the beach. It offers free WiFi and simple rooms and dormitories with a fridge and free toiletries.
Accommodations at the Karei Deshe is air conditioned and has a tea/coffee maker and a TV. Rooms include a private bathroom.
Best Budget Hotels Beit Shean & Jezreel Valleys
Nir David Country Lodge
Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Valleys |$$
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.
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 |$$
This property is perfect for nature lovers who are looking for a quiet accommodations within easy reach of the historical city of Tiberias as well as the Golan Heights.
The spacious rooms are located on the ground floor and are bright and comfortable. They are equipped with plates, glasses, a fridge and a kettle, and they have a private outdoor seating area, ideal for enjoying a meal.
HI – Beit Shean Hostel
Swimming Pool | Hostel | Valleys |$
HI – Beit She’an Hostel offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a home-cinema system, and a basketball court. The guest rooms and dorms come with free Wi-Fi.
The property is an impressive building with internal portico, set in a panoramic position overlooking the Beit She’an Valley and the Gilbo’a Mountains. The Benyamin and Hasaria shopping malls are across the road.
HI – Maayan Harod Hostel
Hostel | Valleys |$
Set in Moshav Gid’ona, at the foot of Mount Gilboa, HI – Ma`ayan Harod Hostel is just outside the Ma`ayan Harod National Park. This property offers rooms with free Wi-Fi.
All accommodations is air conditioned and features satellite TV, a fridge, and tea and coffee making facilities.
Best Budget Hotels in Haifa
Dan Panorama Hotel Haifa
Swimming pool | Tower | Luxury | Dan | Haifa | $$
In the center of Carmel, the Dan Panorama Haifa is a landmark hotel. This 21-story tower offers great accommodations with panoramic views and a great range of hotel facilities. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Dan Panorama Haifa Hotel’s 266 guest rooms are decorated in a contemporary style and offer fantastic views over Haifa Bay and Mount Carmel. Some rooms offer free access to the exclusive Carmel Lounge.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Haifa
Swimming pool | Tower | Luxury | Intercontinental | Haifa |$$
Set on the green slopes of Mount Carmel, this Crowne Plaza offers panoramic views of Haifa and the Bay. All rooms come with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and an LCD TV. Free tours of the Bahai Gardens are provided.
The rooms come with hardwood floors, a safe, and a tea/coffee maker. Some rooms are on the higher floors, and offer free parking and access to the 24-hour Business Lounge, with free internet terminals and refreshments.
Carmella Boutique Hotel
Boutique | Mid Range | Haifa |$$
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 | Haifa |$
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 | Haifa |$$
Villa Carmel is located in Haifa’s prestigious Carmel district, near the Louis Promenade and the Baha’i Gardens. Rooms offer luxurious Egyptian linen and free Wi-Fi, available throughout.
Villa Carmel Boutique Hotel has just 14 beautifully designed guest rooms. Each comes with air conditioning and flat-screen TV, and some feature a spa bath or computerized jet shower.
Carmel Pearl Hotel
Boutique | Mid Range | Haifa |$$
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.
Schumacher Hotel Haifa
Boutique | Luxury | Haifa |$$
Schumacher Hotel Haifa provides concierge services, nonsmoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.
The property is set 1.4 mi from The Quiet Beach, 1.4 mi from Rambam Medical Center Haifa Israel and 1.4 mi from Baha’i Gardens and Golden Dome. The hotel offers city views, a terrace and a 24-hour front desk.
Templers Boutique Hotel Haifa
Boutique | Luxury | Haifa |$$
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 | Haifa |$$
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 | Haifa |$
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 | Haifa |$
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 | Haifa |$
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 | Haifa |$
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.
Al Yakhour Hostel
Hostel | Haifa |$
Offering a restaurant. Al Yakhour Hostel is located at the foot hills of the Carmel. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning. Haifa Harbor is 1.9 mi away.
All of the dormitory rooms and double rooms feature a safety deposit box and give an access to a shared bathroom.
City Hall Hostel Haifa
Hostel | Haifa |$
Close to the Quiet Beach, City Hall Hostel provides free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. The property is near the Bat Galim Beach, The Russian Orthodox Church and Stella Maris Church.
Complete with a shared bathroom, all rooms at the hostel come with air conditioning, and some rooms also feature a balcony. The property also has a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and luggage storage for guests.
Haifa Hostel
Hostel | Haifa |$
Located a 12-minute walk from The Quiet Beach, Haifa Hostel has rooms with air conditioning in Haifa. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property provides an ATM and a tour desk for guests.
Bay Club Boutique Hotel
Boutique | Mid Range | Atlas | Haifa | $$
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 | Haifa |$
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 | Haifa |$
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 | Haifa |$
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
Port Inn Haifa
Hostel | Haifa |$
Located near the Haifa Center HaShmona Train Station, Port Inn is a 5 minute walk from Haifa Port. It offers a variety of accommodations in a fully refurbished Arabic-style building.
At the Port Inn guests can choose between rooms and apartments. All accommodations is air conditioned. Both Wi-Fi throughout and internet terminals are free of charge.
Backpackers Nest Hostel Haifa
Hostel | Haifa |$
Located in Haifa and with The Quiet Beach reachable within a 15-minute walk, Backpackers Nest Hostel provides express check-in and check-out, rooms, a bar, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.
At the hostel, each room includes a closet. Complete with a shared bathroom, guest rooms at Backpackers Nest Hostel are equipped with air conditioning, and selected rooms contain a seating area. The accommodation also has a sweet terrace.
Leonardo Plaza Hotel Haifa
Swimming Pool | Tower | Luxury | Faatal | Haifa |$$
The Leonardo Hotel Haifa is located between Mount Carmel and Mediterranean Sea and offers a relaxing tranquility, which is only interrupted by the sound of waves lapping against the shore of Carmel Beach.
The hotel offers a luxurious culinary experience and a spectacular view of the Mediterranean Sea from the hotel’s balcony and from most of the rooms and suites.
Bat Galim Boutique Hotel
Boutique | Mid Range | Haifa |$
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 | Haifa |$
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.
HI – Haifa Hostel
Hostel | Haifa |$
HI Haifa Hostel is walking distance to the Carmel Beach, Haifa’s Municipal Theater and International convention center. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
Featuring a balcony with sea views, all rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathrooms have a shower and free toiletries.
Best Budget Hotels in Zichron Yaakov
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 Budget 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 |$$
Set on the site of a 700-year-old mamluk khan in the Old City of Safed, Ruth Safed Hotel is a unique building overlooking Mount Meron. Its extensive gardens include a swimming pool with stunning views and an olive orchard showing traces of an ancient perfume market.
Due to the hotel’s interesting architecture, rooms have an individual design showing traces of the khan, a resting point for caravans on the perfume trail. All rooms are air conditioned and feature large windows and tiled floors. You will find a fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities.
Eretzvat Hotel
Tower | Mid-Range | Tsfat |$
Offering a barbecue, children’s playground and terrace, EretZefat is located in Safed.
Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. The rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower.
Best Budget Hotels in Tiberias
Vila Europe 1917 Hotel
Swimming Pool | Boutique | Mid Range | Sea of Galilee | $$
Offering an outdoor pool with a sun terrace, Europa 1917 Hotel is historic building from 1917 preserving its authentic European elements.
Rooms and suites here all come with a flat-screen satellite TV, AC, WiFi, some also consisting of a seating area. Each has a safe, a desk, a mini-bar, an electric kettle and a coffee machine.
Shirat Hayam Boutique Hotel
Boutique | Mid Range | Sea of Galilee | $$
Accommodations at the Shira Hayam Boutique Hotel features period architecture of the 19th century, and many rooms and suites have a hot tub. Some rooms offer a balcony with views of the sea.
Shirat Hayam is a historic building located on the seafront promenade in Tiberias, overlooking the Sea of Galilee. Rooms and suites come with LCD cable TV, fridge, and tea/coffee maker.
Leonardo Plaza Hotel Tiberias
Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid Range | Fattal | Sea of Galilee |$$
Leonardo Plaza Hotel Tiberias is set on the promenade overlooking the Sea of Galilee. It has a spa with a gym, and includes seasonal facilities, such as a pool.
All rooms are air conditioned and feature cable TV and a mini-bar. Some have a balcony with a view of the Sea of Galilee.
Tiberias Hostel
Hostel | Tiberias | Sea of Galilee |$
Offering modern budget accommodations and a free shared kitchen, Tiberias Hostel is just 5 minutes’ walk from the Sea of Galilee. WiFi is free throughout and there is a rooftop terrace offering sea views.
The hostel is located in the heart of Tiberias, the main town on the banks of the Sea of Galilee. Central Bus Station is only 5 minutes away on foot.
David Hostel Tiberias
Hostel | Tiberias | Sea of Galilee | $
David Hostel provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel features family rooms.
Best Budget 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.
Ramada Nazareth Hotel
Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid-Range | Nazareth |$$
Offering a rooftop lounge with panoramic views, Ramada Olivie Nazareth is set in Nazareth, 0.6 mi from Ha Knesiya-Square and 1 mi from the White Mosque. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.
Each room comes with air conditioning, satellite TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer,
Golden Crown Hotel Nazareth
Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid-Range | Nazareth |$
Set in southern Nazareth, overlooking the city and Jezreel Valley, Golden Crown is a large resort and conference center, offering a swimming pool, free gym and excellent public transport links.
Located 1.2 mi south of Nazareth’s Old City, Golden Crown Hotel is ideal for visiting Nazareth as well as the holy sites around the Sea of Galilee, 19 mi away.
Fauzi Azar by Abraham Hostels
Hostel | Abrahams | Nazareth |$
Located in the old city of Nazareth, the Fauzi Azar by Abraham Hostels is a 200-year-old Arab mansion. It offers dorms and guest rooms in a unique and charming old-world atmosphere. WiFi is available free of charge.
The property is located in the Souk area, just a 1-minute walk from the vegetable market and a few minutes from excellent restaurants and coffee shops. The Basilica of the Annunciation is 500 m away.
Best Budget Hotels in Akko
Arabesque Hotel
Boutique Hotel | Mid-Range | Akko |$$
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.
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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