The Most Complete Travel Guide to Tel Aviv, Israel & More

One of the most detailed and iconic travel guides for Tel Aviv, Israel, and other amazing spots in the country! Xoxo

1. Places to stay

2. Cafes

3. Lunch/Dinner

4. Gelato

5. Bars/Clubs

6. Areas to Explore

7. Beaches

8. Things to do/Trips Outside Tel Aviv

   1. Jerusalem

   2. Eilat

   3. Tzfat

   4. Masada/Deadsea

9. Things to Know as a Foreigner

Places to stay:

• Depending on your budget, Tel Aviv is for sure more on the expensive side. Getting an Airbnb with friends is your best bet to maximize your dollar.

• Reach out to Shimi for additional information on fair housing prices near the beach (tell him Chelsey recommended you!)

Cafes:

• Bucke Cafe: My favorite cafe due to the variety on the breakfast sampler plate!

• Cafe Alma: Cozy spot in Neve Tzedek

• Benedict: Wonderful breakfast with more of an American feel

• Aroma: All throughout the city. Must try Iced coffee (coffee slushie)

• Little Prince: Coffee in a bookstore with a garden patio outback

• Cake Yom Tov: Laid back and trendy with fresh ingredients

• Cafe XOHO: Bagel sandwiches and yummy coffee!

• Dallal Bakery: Fresh pastries paired with fantastic coffee

• Nabi Yuna: Cozy spot on the corner, adored the energy here for journaling <3

• Cafe Puaa: Great space for a morning coffee

• Cafe Shneor: fantastic option for a wonderful brunch

• Cafe Barzilay: Organic coffee with a colorful vibe!

• Cafe CUCU: French inspired with a variety of food served all day

Lunch/Dinner:

• Carmen Market:

• Etrogman (juice shop)

• Pasta Basta

• Hateimani: Authentic Yamen Kitchen

• Beach Restaurants:

• Lala Land

• La Mer

  Iconic Pita sandwiches:

• Jasmino: The BEST pita I've had in my life!

• Hakosem: Incredible platters

• Sabich Tchernikhovski: Fantastic pita sandwiches

• Miznon

Sushi:

• Fu Sushi

• Kanki Sushi

• Moon

Fun Energy:

• Spicehaus: Must try the grilled cheese!

• Concierge

• Rustico

• Port Sa'id

• The Old Man and the Sea: As you sit down, you will be instantly served with over 15+ plates of Mediterranean food. Fixed rate per person and the best spot on the water! Be ready for a food coma afterward! Pro tip: Do not order anything off the menu because they bring enough sampler plates! (The picture featured)

• Thai House

• Sarona Market

• Prozdor: Unbelievable juicy burgers

• Abulafia: All over the city and even better after a night out! Must try the truffle pastry!

Gelato:

• Anita 

• Golda

• Otello

Bars/Clubs:

• Sputnik: FUNNNN vibes

• Shalvata: Nights here will be some of the best in your life

• Kuli Alma: Every room = new music

• Concierge

• JIMMYWHO?

• Lighthouse

• Dizzy Frishdon

• 223

Areas to explore:

• Carmel Market

• Old City Jaffa

• Tel Aviv Port

• Sheinkin Street

• Neve Tzedek 

• Dizengoff Shopping

• Florentin

• Nahalat Binyamin Craft Market (Tuesday and Friday) 

Beaches:

• Jerusalem Beach (My favorite) 

• Jaffa Beach

• Burgrashov Beach

• Gordon Beach

Things to do/Trips outside Tel Aviv:

• Skydive: 10/10 RECOMMEND!

• Day trip to Jerusalem 

  • Buses going daily, all-day

• Pay a visit to the Western Wall

  • Bring your own paper and pen 

• Shuk (Manhaneh Yehudah Market) for amazing food and Thursday nights for a party!

• Marzipan: The best chocolate (or cinnamon) ruglach in your life!

• Weekend trip to Eilat 

  • Fly or take a bus

  • Rent an Airbnb with a group of friends

  • Beach all day every day

  • Mosh Beach

  • Banana boat tubing with friends

• Weekend trip to Tzfat (Safed)

  • Staying with Livnot for a weekend Shabbat

  • Vered Hagalil Holiday Village Hotel

    • Secluded and intimate getaway, busable from Tzfat - highly recommended!
      

• Masada/Dead Sea Day Trip 

Things to know as a foreigner:

• Ice coffee is a coffee slushie and cold coffee is an iced coffee

• Busses stop running on Shabbat 

• Gett = Israel's Ubers

• Moovit for public transportation 

• Important to befriend a Shalvata promoter!

• Try Tubi!

Xoxo,

Chelsey