Top places to visit in Tel Aviv-Yafo

• Jaffa Clock Tower

  Landmark · 4.5 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A 1903 Ottoman limestone clock tower with stained-glass panels, the landmark gateway to Old Jaffa on Yefet Street.

• Independence Hall (Tel Aviv)

  Museum · 4.3 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  The building on Rothschild Boulevard where Israel's Declaration of Independence was read in 1948, now a museum.

• HaYarkon Park

  Urban park · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Tel Aviv's great green lung along the Yarkon River, with lawns, boating lakes, a tropical garden, bird sanctuary and cycling paths.

• Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel)

  Food market · 4.4 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Tel Aviv's largest open-air market, a noisy stretch of produce, spices, street food and cheap goods running down to the Yemenite Quarter.

• Gordon Beach

  City beach · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  A central Mediterranean beach with soft sand, a saltwater pool, matkot players and beachfront cafés, one of the most popular stretches of the Tel Aviv promenade.

• ANU – Museum of the Jewish People

  History & culture museum · 4.5 rating · about 2.5 h · entry ₪52 (≈ ₹1,610)

  A sweeping museum on the Tel Aviv University campus telling the story of Jewish peoplehood, culture and diaspora across the world and history.

• Eretz Israel Museum

  Museum · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A large campus museum in Ramat Aviv covering archaeology, ethnography, and Israeli history, adjacent to the Tel Qasile excavation site.

• Dizengoff Square

  Cultural · 4.6 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A central Tel Aviv square with the Fire and Water Fountain, surrounded by Bauhaus buildings, cafes and shops.

• Jaffa Flea Market (Shuk HaPishpeshim)

  Flea market · 2.2 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  A warren of stalls and antique shops in Jaffa selling vintage furniture, jewellery and bric-a-brac, ringed by cafés and bars that stay busy into the night.

• Old Jaffa

  Historic old town · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  An ancient port town of honey-stone alleys, artists' studios and the Kedumim Square church and archaeology, perched above the sea at Tel Aviv's southern edge.

• Rothschild Boulevard

  Boulevard / Bauhaus · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  A leafy central boulevard with a shaded pedestrian median, Bauhaus facades, kiosks and cafés, and the Independence Hall where Israel was declared in 1948.

• White City (Bauhaus Center)

  UNESCO architecture · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Tel Aviv holds the world's largest concentration of 1930s Bauhaus / International-Style buildings, a UNESCO World Heritage ensemble best explored around Dizengoff and Bialik streets.

Things to do

• Jaffa & Neve Tzedek Walking Tour Walking Tour · 2.5 h · from ILS 90 per person
• Tel Aviv Bike Tour Cycling · 3 h · from ILS 150 per person
• Carmel Market Food Tour Food Tour · 3 h · from ILS 250 per person
• Bauhaus White City Architecture Tour Walking Tour · 2 h · from ILS 80 per person
• Mediterranean Sunset Sail Boat · 2 h · from ILS 180 per person

Day trips and tours

• Tel Aviv & Jaffa Highlights 6 h · from ILS 280

Where to stay in Tel Aviv-Yafo

• Lev HaIr (City Center) about ILS 900 per night

  The heart of Tel Aviv around Rothschild and Dizengoff, walkable to the beach, Bauhaus streets and nightlife.

• Old Jaffa / Neve Tzedek about ILS 1,000 per night

  Charming historic quarters at the south end, full of boutiques, galleries and character near the sea.

• Old North & Port about ILS 1,100 per night

  A relaxed, upscale beachfront area near Gordon Beach and the Old Port, good for families.

Hotels

• The Norman Tel Aviv 5-star · ILS 2,000 to ILS 4,200 per night
• Dan Tel Aviv Hotel 5-star · ILS 1,500 to ILS 3,000 per night
• Brown TLV Urban Hotel 4-star · ILS 750 to ILS 1,200 per night
• Abraham Hostel Tel Aviv 2-star · ILS 160 to ILS 560 per night
• Prima City Hotel 3-star · ILS 650 to ILS 1,000 per night

Where to eat

• HaKosem Israeli, Middle Eastern, Street Food · about ILS 55 per person
• Miznon Israeli, Mediterranean, Street Food · about ILS 90 per person
• Port Said Israeli, Levantine, Mediterranean · about ILS 130 per person
• Abu Hassan (Ali Karavan) Palestinian, Levantine, Middle Eastern · about ILS 50 per person
• M25 Israeli, Grill, Meat · about ILS 140 per person
• Shila Seafood, Mediterranean, Israeli · about ILS 220 per person

Getting to Tel Aviv-Yafo

Airport: Tel Aviv Yafo, Tel Aviv (TLV)

How visitors arrive in Tel Aviv-Yafo

• Flight to Ben Gurion Airport By air from Ben Gurion Airport · common

  Main international entry point; reach the city by train, taxi, rental car or bus. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Israel Railways train By train from Jerusalem, Haifa, Beer Sheva · common

  Trains link the city with most of Israel and the airport; stations lie east of the centre. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Intercity bus By road from Israeli cities · common

  Two terminals serve the city, the New Central Bus Station and the 2000 Terminal. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Drive By road from Israeli cities · possible

  Tel Aviv is the hub of the national freeway network. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Israel Railways from Ben Gurion Airport

  The airport station is below Arrivals in Terminal 3. Trains call at HaHagana, HaShalom and Merkaz/Savidor. HaShalom is the easiest for hotels; HaHagana is not advised for walking at night. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Taxi from the airport

  Taxis are the most comfortable way into town. Insist on the meter, as fixed-price rides often cost more. Source: winterfestival.westgalil.org.il

• Airport buses to the city unconfirmed

  Buses to Tel Aviv leave from the airport, including a line to the hotel area. Ask the driver to confirm the bus goes where you want. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• There is no sherut (shared taxi) from the airport. On Shabbat trains and buses do not run, so expect to take a taxi. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Bicycle

  Bicycle rental shops and shared e-scooters are available in Tel Aviv, giving another way to cover short distances in the city.

• Bus

  Buses, mostly run by Dan, serve Tel Aviv, and a Rav-Kav smart card with stored value is needed to pay because cash is not accepted.

  Dan bus services

• Taxi

  Taxis are available in Tel Aviv, and ride-hailing options including Uber, Gett and Yango are listed as operating in the city.

• Tram

  A light rail line crosses Tel Aviv and Jaffa and links the centre with neighbouring cities.

• Walking

Paying

• Buses do not take cash. Buy a Rav-Kav card at a service centre; drivers cannot top it up. Gett, Uber and Yango operate for taxis. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Safety and scams to avoid

• Taxi meter refusal

  Ben Gurion Airport & city ranks

  Some drivers refuse the meter and quote a high flat fare, especially from the airport or to tourists.

  How to avoid it: Insist on the meter ("moneh"), or use the Gett app; the airport also has a fixed-price taxi desk.

Best time to visit Tel Aviv-Yafo

• Jan 18°C
• Feb 18°C
• Mar 19°C
• Apr 23°C
• May 25°C
• Jun 28°C
• Jul 29°C
• Aug 30°C
• Sep 29°C
• Oct 27°C
• Nov 23°C
• Dec 19°C

More in Israel

• Jerusalem
• Eilat
• Dead Sea (Ein Bokek)
• Haifa
• Nazareth
• Tiberias

Frequently asked questions about Tel Aviv-Yafo

What are the top-rated places to visit in Tel Aviv-Yafo?

The highest-rated places in our Tel Aviv-Yafo guide are HaYarkon Park, Gordon Beach, Dizengoff Square, Jaffa Clock Tower, ANU – Museum of the Jewish People.

Where should I stay in Tel Aviv-Yafo?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Tel Aviv-Yafo: Lev HaIr (City Center), Old Jaffa / Neve Tzedek, Old North & Port.

How do I get around Tel Aviv-Yafo?

Ways to get around Tel Aviv-Yafo covered in our guide: Bicycle, City bus, Taxi, Tram.

What scams should I watch out for in Tel Aviv-Yafo?

Scams reported to us for Tel Aviv-Yafo include Taxi meter refusal. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Tel Aviv-Yafo?

Average daytime highs in Tel Aviv-Yafo run from 18°C in Jan to 30°C in Aug.

Which airport is nearest to Tel Aviv-Yafo?

The nearest airport to Tel Aviv-Yafo has the code TLV.