Last updated June 4th 2020

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


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Best Hotels in 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.


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


Traveling to North Israel? Check out our guides for the Best North Israel Tours and the Best North Israel Restaurants! Find all the best tourism recommendations at our Tourism page.


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