Holiday lettings in Tel Aviv

The majority of Tel Aviv’s visitors seek to stay somewhere near the beach; there are great accommodation options spread the whole way along the seafront. Neve Tzedek is one of the most sought after districts, possessed of a quiet village atmosphere, yet still at the heart of the city. Neve Tzedek is also one of the more upmarket districts, along with pretty Shenkin. Guests on a tighter budget would do well to head to the lively streets of Florentin, an up and coming area packed with cafes and restaurants. Jaffa, to north of the city centre, is the oldest part of the city, where the port still operates after thousands of years. Tel Aviv is quite a compact city, with good transportation options; wherever you choose to start looking for a place to stay you’re sure to be within reach of the best the city has to offer.

Tel Aviv is rapidly gaining a reputation as a major global city for businesses and tourists alike. The city is filled with modern ‘Bauhaus’ architecture, which makes it very pleasant to walk around and has led to a large part of the centre being named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main attraction is the beach, which stretches the whole way along the mediterranean coastline, providing a perfect place to relax with a drink, play some sports or just walk up and down soaking up the atmosphere. Jaffa is the place to visit for a taste of the region’s history; one of the world’s oldest cities, with the architecture to prove it. Tel Aviv’s ‘Culture Square’ lies at the end of Rothschild Boulevard: a place of galleries, theatres, cafes and restaurants that’s also excellent for a bit of people watching.

Carmel Market is another of Tel Aviv’s essential experiences, a feast for the senses with all kinds of fresh produce on sale, as well as gourmet food stands and local cafes whipping up delicious local delicacies. The streets of Jaffa are lined with street food vendors serving delicious middle eastern fare: An excellent option for a speedy lunch. Israel’s cuisine is heavily influenced by arabic and middle eastern dishes: hummus, falafel, shawarma and other less well known dishes can be found everywhere for relatively cheap places. Tel Aviv earns its nickname ‘the city that never sleeps’ and deserves its growing reputation as a top party location: You’ll find revellers lining the seafront through to the early hours of the morning and the nightclub and live music scene is excellent, attracting big names from around the world.

Tel Aviv is a pretty compact city, many of the top sights and attractions can be explored on foot; if you mind the heat that is. The majority of it is also flat, with wide boulevards and calm traffic; making it an excellent city to cycle around; bike rental shops are easy to spot wherever you go: try Jerusalem Avenue or Allenby Street. The city has a convenient shared taxi system, known as ‘Sherut’, these are a useful and cheap way to get around the city. They run on specific, most often from north to south, and will allow you to board/jump off anywhere along the route. Private taxis are widely available and can be hailed on the street. Ben Gurion Airport is 20km outside of Tel Aviv, with buses running regularly into the city.