Tel Aviv
Visited in November 2019
At a glance
- Country
- Israel
- Region
- Tel Aviv District
- Population
- 467,875
- Best time to go
- April to June, September to November
- Main airport
- Tel Aviv Ben Gurion (TLV)
- Coordinates
- 32.06°N, 34.78°E
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Overview
Tel Aviv is Israel's easy-going coastal city, a place of long sandy beaches, a seafront promenade and late, sociable evenings. It was founded in 1909 beside the far older port of Jaffa, which is now part of the same municipality.
The centre is flat and compact, built largely in the 1930s in the white International Style that earned it UNESCO status. Days here tend to revolve around the beach, coffee and long meals.
Things to see
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Photo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain White City
Thousands of pale Bauhaus-era buildings line Rothschild Boulevard and the streets around Dizengoff Square.
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Photo: Godot13, CC BY-SA 4.0 Old Jaffa
Stone alleys, galleries and a working fishing harbour on a hill with a classic view back up the coast to the city.
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Photo: Itayba at Hebrew Wikipedia, Public domain Tel Aviv Museum of Art
A strong collection of Israeli and international art in a striking angular wing near Habima Square.
Tickets and tours -
Photo: Giladtop, CC BY-SA 4.0 Neve Tzedek
The city's first neighbourhood outside Jaffa, with low restored houses, boutiques and the Suzanne Dellal dance centre.
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Photo: דוידי ורדי, CC BY 2.5 Tel Aviv Port
The old northern port is now a boardwalk of cafés, shops and a covered farmers' market.
Things to do
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Photo: Bahnfrend, CC BY-SA 4.0 Carmel Market
The city's busiest market, best for street food such as sabich and fresh pastries, with Nachalat Binyamin's craft stalls next door.
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Photo: israeltourism from Israel, CC BY-SA 2.0 Cycle or walk the promenade
The seafront path runs from Jaffa to the port, passing beaches, outdoor gyms and beach bars.
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Photo: Nizzan Cohen, CC BY 4.0 Jaffa Flea Market
Rummage for antiques and vintage finds by day, then return for the restaurants and bars that fill the streets at night.
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Photo: The original uploader was אסף.צ at Hebrew Wikipedia ., Public domain Day trip to Caesarea
Roman and Crusader ruins on the sea, about an hour north, with a theatre and harbour you can wander through.
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Where to stay
Beachfront
Hotels along the seafront suit anyone who wants to step straight onto the sand.
Hotels in BeachfrontNeve Tzedek
Characterful and pretty, with boutique hotels a short walk from both the beach and Jaffa.
Hotels in Neve TzedekRothschild and Florentin
Central and lively, with bars and restaurants; Florentin is grittier and good value.
Hotels in Rothschild and Florentin
Getting around
The centre is flat and good for walking, and the city's rental bikes and e-scooters are everywhere. Buses and the Red light-rail line take a Rav-Kav card, but much transport stops on Shabbat.
Trains from Ben Gurion Airport reach the city's stations in about 15 to 20 minutes, and taxis take around half an hour.
When to go
Spring and autumn bring warm sea and comfortable temperatures. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are mild with some rain. June's Pride parade is one of the biggest in the region.
Plan your trip to Tel Aviv
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Guide last checked October 2026. Opening times and prices change, so check before you go.