6 Best Hotels in Center City, Tel Aviv

It doesn't get much trendier than this stunning boutique hotel, which showcases what restoration can bring to the historic buildings of Tel Aviv. It also doesn't hurt that its restaurant, which is one of the best in the city, is packed with the beautiful people of Tel Aviv day and night. The two-story building stands out because of its lovely salmon-hue exterior. Its light-color walls, hardwood floors, and wrought-iron banisters evoke times gone by. Each of the immaculately appointed rooms has shelves filled with art books and Persian rugs.

Two immaculately restored historic buildings in central Tel Aviv make up this contemporary urban hot spot that evokes Bauhaus-era elegance and old-world charm. Guest rooms are furnished with exquisite vintage decor, the most insanely comfortable beds and signature-scented bath amenities that are created specially for the hotel by a local artisanal perfume maker. The rooftop infinity pool and plush loungers with umbrellas provide a welcome respite from the sweltering afternoon heat, while the on-site Dinings restaurant serves some of the highest quality Japanese fare in town. If you prefer to venture outside, The Norman is ideally located in the midst of one of Tel Aviv's trendiest neighborhoods packed with fantastic food options.

Return visitors say they love the sense of history at the Dan, built in 1953 and billed as Tel Aviv's very first hotel. The rainbow-painted rear of the hotel, facing the Mediterranean, contributes to the landmark status—famed Israeli artist Ya'akov Agam designed it. Rooms in the luxurious King David wing have panoramic sea views and double-glazed windows to ensure a good night's sleep. The leisure complex includes a gym and an indoor and outdoor saltwater pool. A popular stretch of public beach is right across the street.

Tel Aviv's newest addition to the high-end market, this hotel combines a stunning seafront location with a sense of luxurious tranquility. It's well worth going the extra mile and splurging on access to the oasis of calm that is the Horizon Lounge with its spectacular views and amenities. 

Perched on a cliff, this sprawling hotel is buffered on three sides by Independence Park and has direct access to the beach and a large saltwater swimming pool. An impressive range of on-site services includes no less than five kosher restaurants, including popular Yakimono Sushi Bar and French-inspired Chloelys, a well-equipped fitness room, spacious sundeck and a spa. Business travelers will find a particularly good array of services, especially its two lounges with beautiful, uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean.

One of many five-star properties linked to large hotel chains along the Tel Aviv promenade, Royal Beach Tel Aviv offers an outdoor pool, an à la carte restaurant, and a spa and wellness area. The rooms range in size from tiny efficiencies useful for business travelers, to large suites—all with a notable sea view and most of which include a small balcony, great for enjoying the sea breezes. Wake up early to reserve your lounge chairs in the pool area, which fills up fast during summer and holiday seasons.