2 Best Hotels in Beersheva, Eilat and the Negev

This business-oriented property, the biggest and most well-known chain hotel in town, also has some amenities that appeal to leisure travelers. The 12-story building's beige-and-brown stone mimics the desert surroundings, and its arched windows make it appear less angular than the city's other structures. Guest rooms have great work spaces and convenient reading lights. The breezy outdoor patio, with babbling fountains, is a cool place to relax in the hot desert climate. The hotel's outdoor pool is open from April to October.

The Ottoman Empire's early-20th-century expansion plans envisaged Beersheva as a regional capital, and the Turks built handsome stone structures in what is now the Old City; this special boutique lodging occupies one of them and is notable for its central courtyard, gorgeous stone walls, and spacious interiors. Guest rooms have small kitchenettes, and all are at ground level, although uneven stone walkways and a vintage entrance gate do not mean easy accessibility.