Tel Aviv is a city of neighborhoods, not just streets, and that is what actually shapes a night at any of its boutique hotels. Hotel Saul sits among the Bauhaus buildings of the city center, a three-minute walk from the beach, and it is just one starting point for anyone searching for boutique hotels in Tel Aviv and wanting to know exactly what they are choosing between.
Hotel Saul: Between Bauhaus Streets and the Beach
Hotel Saul Tel Aviv stands at 17 Tchernichovsky Street, in the center of the city, three minutes’ walk from the beach, among the historic Bauhaus buildings of the White City. From the entrance you can walk to Carmel Market, Rothschild Boulevard, Bialik Square, Gan Meir, and the Habima building. Architect Dan Troim designed the hotel along clean lines: a lobby café, a breezy lounge and a rooftop that looks out over the city’s rooftops. Contemporary work by local artists hangs on the walls, and lines from the poet Shaul Tchernichovsky, for whom the street is named, run through the corridors. Hotel Saul holds the international Green Key certification for sustainable building.
- MONO: a standard 14 sqm room with a queen bed, up to 2 guests
- COZY: an upgraded double of 17 sqm with a king bed, up to 2 guests
- ROOMY: a 19 sqm executive room, crib on request, up to 2 guests
- DELUXE BALCONY: 22 sqm with a 3 sqm balcony, up to 3 guests
- PATIO: about 17.5 sqm with a private 8 sqm courtyard, up to 2 guests
All rooms include full blackout, fast Wi-Fi, Egyptian cotton linens and Apple TV with Netflix. Children of all ages are welcome, the minimum check-in age is 18, and pets are allowed on request at no extra charge. For a boutique hotel in central Tel Aviv within walking distance of both the beach and the historic streets, Hotel Saul is a natural base for a weekend in the city.
Ink Tel Aviv: Downtown, Between Rothschild and the Sea
Ink Tel Aviv sits in the heart of the city, five minutes’ walk from Rothschild Boulevard and nine minutes from the beach. It has 52 rooms and suites, a flowering courtyard with garden furniture and a green rooftop terrace, and up top a plunge pool for hotel guests looks out over the city. The chef restaurant, Sun Young, serves modern Asian fusion with a local touch, and hotel guests get a 15% discount Sunday to Wednesday between 18:30 and 19:30. Guests arriving by car can leave it in the underground valet garage for 80 NIS a night. Check-in is from 15:00, check-out by 12:00, children of all ages are welcome, and pets require the management’s advance approval. Ink suits anyone who wants to be within walking distance of both the beach and the Rothschild strip, with a rooftop plunge pool and a chef restaurant inside the hotel itself.
Elkonin: French Design in the Heart of Neve Tzedek
Elkonin stands in the Neve Tzedek neighborhood, pairing elegant French design with the L’Epoque restaurant, serving traditional French cuisine, and a rooftop infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean and the Tel Aviv skyline. The hotel has 44 rooms and suites, and its Clarins spa, run in partnership with the French luxury house, has five treatment rooms and a hammam.
- Superior Room: about 21 sqm, king bed and a small sitting area
- Deluxe Room: 22 sqm, king bed and a rain shower
- Executive Sea View: 25 sqm on a high floor, Mediterranean views
- Menachem Suite: about 33 sqm, private living room, up to 3 adults
Check-in is from 15:00, check-out by 12:00, and children of all ages are welcome. Elkonin suits couples looking for an iconic boutique hotel in Tel Aviv with a considered European character, a short walk from the lanes of Neve Tzedek.
Allegro: Five Rooms, Adults Only
Allegro is an intimate adults-only boutique hotel with just five rooms, set in the lively, historic neighborhood of Neve Tzedek among fashion boutiques, cafés and cultural spots.
- Premium Double Room: 18 sqm
- Mini Premium Rooftop Room with outdoor bathtub: 15 sqm
- Deluxe Premium Double Room: 24 sqm
The shared rooftop has seating areas, sun loungers, an outdoor shower, a wine station and a mini bar, and guests also have access to a shared kitchen; a private outdoor bathtub is reserved for guests of the rooftop room. Stays require a 2,000 NIS damage deposit by credit card, refunded in full within seven days of check-out. Allegro suits couples looking for a small, compact boutique hotel with no children, a European character and the privacy of a shared rooftop.
KG4: Boutique Apartments in Central Tel Aviv
KG4 is a boutique apartment complex built in 2024 in central Tel Aviv, close to restaurants, bars, cafés, Rothschild Boulevard, the beach, public transport and cultural centers. Instead of standard hotel rooms, guests here get spacious luxury apartments with a fully equipped kitchen including oven, stovetop, dishwasher, microwave and fridge, a living room, a smart TV with Netflix and cable, smart central air conditioning, fast internet and a balcony. Children of all ages are welcome. KG4 suits couples, families and business travelers looking for a roomier alternative to a classic hotel room without giving up a central city location.
Rephael House: An 1890 Building, Minutes from Tel Aviv
Rephael House sits in Rishon LeZion, just south of Tel Aviv, near sought-after entertainment spots and attractions, and offers a stylish, urban boutique getaway for anyone willing to step just outside the city limits. The building itself was constructed in 1890 on the initiative of Baron Rothschild, and over the years served as staff housing, the seat of the local council and the agricultural committee, and finally as Rishon LeZion’s city hall until 2005; it is now a designated heritage building. A classic double room of 17 sqm comes with a Nespresso machine, Wissotzky tea, Recanati wine, a 55-inch Sony TV with Netflix and Yes, sweet popcorn, a mini fridge and two bottles of San Pellegrino water, on an Amenach King Coil mattress with a top layer custom-designed for the hotel. Bathrooms are stocked with Minus 417 Dead Sea toiletries and a rain shower. The hotel has two accessible rooms and two disabled parking spaces, and pets are not permitted. Check-in is from 15:00 (from 18:00 on Saturdays), check-out by 11:00 (by 14:00 on Saturdays and holidays). Rephael House suits anyone who wants a hotel with a historical story and an urban character, a short drive from Tel Aviv.
Each of these hotels was chosen for the Unique Hotels collection based on design, location, character and service level, not size. Booking is made directly with the hotel, with no commission, at its own house rate.
Frequently asked questions
Which boutique hotels are inside Tel Aviv itself, and which are nearby?
Hotel Saul, Ink Tel Aviv, Elkonin, Allegro and KG4 are all inside Tel Aviv, either in the city center or in Neve Tzedek. Rephael House is in Rishon LeZion, just south of Tel Aviv, for anyone drawn to a historic building and a short drive from the city.
Is there an adults-only boutique hotel in Tel Aviv?
Yes, Allegro in Neve Tzedek is an intimate adults-only boutique hotel with just five rooms and a shared rooftop with a wine station, and a private outdoor bathtub for guests of the rooftop room.
Which hotel is closest to the beach?
Hotel Saul is three minutes’ walk from the beach, in central Tel Aviv among the Bauhaus buildings. Ink Tel Aviv is nine minutes’ walk from the beach and five minutes from Rothschild Boulevard.
Can these hotels be booked directly without a commission?
Yes. Booking any hotel in the collection, including those on this list, is done directly with the hotel at its own house rate, and Unique Hotels does not charge any additional booking fee.
Is there a boutique hotel in Tel Aviv with a pool?
Yes, Ink Tel Aviv has a rooftop plunge pool overlooking the city, and Elkonin in Neve Tzedek has a rooftop infinity pool with views of the Mediterranean and the Tel Aviv skyline.
