7 Best Hotels in Upper Galilee and the Golan, Israel

The four suites owned by Judit Sheraf and Avi Ram are the perfect place for a family weekend: each cottage has a double bedroom, a living room that sleeps three, a kitchenette, a heated outdoor Jacuzzi, and a very large private yard with grill and hammock or swing set. A generous Israeli breakfast can be brought to your cabin for an extra fee. The large private pool is open from April to October; the grounds also have an outdoor hot tub and massage room.

Families with active kids will enjoy the enclosed green grounds of this hotel surrounded by forest. A basketball court, minigolf, and a large swimming pool can fill the kids' days, while adults can visit the spa for a soothing massage or a dip in the hammam. Nightly live entertainment and bonfires can cap off a full day of activities and kosher buffet meals. Book a room in one of the newer wings for a more luxurious experience.

Each room at this friendly kibbutz lodging is like a cozy studio apartment, with pine furnishings and chintz curtains. Clusters of rooms share private patios where you can get to know your fellow guests. Breakfast is served in the kibbutz dining room. Joseph's Well offers few activities, but is a good base for exploring the Upper Galilee.

With a view over the Galilee all to way to the Kinneret, the Levin Nof Marhiv will encourage you to stop and take a breath of fresh air. Order a relaxing massage, soak in your hot tub, or enjoy vegan delicacies from the neighborhood eateries. If you need a well-deserved break from touring the nearby sights, spend some time in one of the rustic rooms or cabins and enjoy the gentle rhythm of the peaceful countryside.

The stained-glass windows, wood furniture, and handwoven rugs make it hard to guess that this charming small boutique hotel used to house livestock. The Fridman family has lived here since 1876, and now operates a hotel, wine bar, and restaurant on the premises. With arched ceilings and stone walls, the rooms are rustic and subtly luxurious, and the food is lovingly prepared.

Built 200 years ago for a Turkish sultan, this spectacular castle has been transformed into a hotel with a reputation for charming rooms. The stone-walled rooms, many of which have vaulted ceilings, are both comfortable and rustic; the former stables serve as a dining room. A third of the rooms have mountain views.

Amichai and Tehila Yisraeli bought this 19th-century farm and converted the former stables, storehouse, and dairy into a charming guesthouse. Three decades later, Villa Tehila retains its old-world character. The simply appointed rooms, which overlook a central courtyard, have the original stone walls and are decorated with antiques. Children will enjoy feeding the ponies, turtles, parrots, chinchillas, and llama. There's a pub on the premises, open only on weekends.