5 Best Hotels in Center City, Tel Aviv

This sophisticated, beautifully designed hotel harmonizes with the central business location in the heart of Rothschild Boulevard. At eight floors high, it stands tall compared to the surrounding Bauhaus buildings, so a majority of rooms have city-to-sea views. In contrast to the tropical-theme green-and-brown-hue lobby, the contemporary rooms stick to the essentials of a great hotel stay: comfort and cleanliness. The top-floor open-air lounge is a must for relaxation time with a glass of wine from the complimentary happy hour. A lobby breakfast area doubles as a café open to the public for lunch and light dinner options. Free parking is available at the hotel with advance reservations.

This classic five-star hotel on the Tel Aviv beachfront has held up better than many of its nearby neighbors, and its friendly service and casual atmosphere make it a favorite with tour groups. Corporate travelers enjoy its business lounge. The Carlton may be a massive hotel, but its lobby features intimate sitting areas, each showcasing the work of a different artist. Bowls of fruit and feather duvets are welcome pampering touches, as are the fresh juice and newspapers in the morning and the complimentary milk and cookies delivered to your room in the evening. The accommodations, with double-glazed windows that help muffle traffic noise, are designed in pleasant muted colors. The hotel also has a rooftop pool, a glass-enclosed gym, and the option of breakfast on a deck facing the beach.

Star designer Karim Rashid chose the iconic Polishuk House, a Bauhaus building, for his first venture into Tel Aviv's boutique hotel scene. The chic, modern Poli House grabs attention with futuristic-feeling common spaces (think hot pink and yellow space-pod chairs) and cooler blues and yellows that splash color in the otherwise black-and-white-patterned guest rooms. A main draw is the rooftop pool and cocktail bar, great for daytime sunbathing, sunset sea views, and nighttime breeze. The centrally located hotel is a stone's throw from Carmel Market and a few minutes from the nightlife and restaurants of Rothschild Boulevard.

All the rooms and suites have spectacular sea-facing balconies at this comfortable luxury hotel with a geometric facade. The hotel has direct access to the beach, and also boasts one of the few indoor, heated swimming pools in Tel Aviv. Light floods in through floor-to-ceiling windows, making the accommodations feel open and airy. Among the restaurants is the Jaffa Terrace, which serves a selection of pasta dishes, and the Sabres Brasserie, with both a buffet and an à la carte menu. The Dairy restaurant offers a selection of dairy and vegetarian options.

This converted office building from the 1930s pays homage to the Bauhaus architecture for which Tel Aviv is famous. The location makes this a great choice for those interested in exploring the hub of Tel Aviv.