8 Best Places to Shop in Center City, Tel Aviv

Established in 1940, the Zalmania PhotoHouse is the oldest photography shop in Israel and has been family owned and operated for generations. With more than a million negatives documenting Israel’s history, this nostalgic shop sells historical photographs, books, postcards, posters, and gifts, many of which are only found here.

Asufa, meaning collection, is a shop dedicated to highlighting Israeli designers and artists. Creative and interesting items ranging from clothing and jewelry to books, home design, and Judaica, make this store a great place to buy gifts. 

The attractive displays of books, maps, posters, furnishings, dishes, and even Judaica, are a reminder that the Bauhaus school of design embraced more than buildings. There's a gallery of changing exhibits related to Bauhaus style and history, and the center organizes both group and private Bauhaus (and other) walking tours.

This shop is known for making beautiful and comfortable shoes for hard-to-fit feet. Whether vintage or modern in style, the carefully crafted footwear is "handmade for walking."

Weaving together leather with gold and silver, Hagar Satat's jewelry is great for special occasions or everyday wear. Pick up bargain-priced pieces from the outlet store in the trendy Gan HaHashmal fashion neighborhood.

This designer is influenced by Japanese origami, which you'll notice in the handbags, clutches, and wallets. The designer's informal style has an elegant twist. One of the bags was famously used by Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City.

These designer clothing collections made from wearable cottons and other light materials are great for the Tel Aviv climate. The unique cuts and comfortable materials are making Maya Bash a hit in Germany and Japan as well.

One of the most pleasant shopping experiences in Tel Aviv, this shop carries a large selection of Judaica, jewelry, and handicrafts by some of the best Israeli artists.