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Tel Aviv

The first modern Hebrew metropolis, founded in 1909, Israel’s cultural and commercial capital is on its way to attaining world-class status. From its recently renovated Northern Port to its bustling new arts quarter in historic Jaffa to a comprehensive bike-sharing scheme, Tel Aviv now displays its urban credentials with justified pride. And in 2012, Tel Aviv celebrates its Year of Art – an ongoing celebration of open-air festivities, community events and celebrations.

 

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Essentials

01 While taxis are still cheap by European standards, Tel Aviv’s public transport is worth considering. Buses, while plentiful, can be confusing so opt instead for Tel Aviv’s “sherut” mini-vans, which ply the city’s main arteries picking up and dropping off .
02 Tel Aviv’s 14km of Mediterranean coast is its clear crown jewel and – weather permitting – a dip in the sea is a must. Try Gordon Beach for families; open-minded Hilton Beach and the mostly Arab-frequented Ajami Beach for the calmest currents..
03 Israeli wines are becoming increasingly world-class and are worth ordering at most restaurants. Wineries of note include Recanati, Dalton, Yarden and Binyamina..
04 The newly-opened section of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art puts the city on the global stage of architecture, and deserves a thorough visit for its exhibitions and permanent collections. .
05 The recently renovated Old Train Station at Jaffa’s northern edge is a one-stop destination for Tel Aviv’s top local fashion, design and food. Avoid the weekend crowds, though the new Friday morning Organic Market is worth the wait. hatachana.co.il.

Hotels

Premium
Hotel Montefiore
36 Montefiore Street
+ 972 3564 6100
hotelmontefiore.co.il

Dependable chain
David InterContinental Hotel
12 Prof. Kaufman Street
+ 972 3795 5111
ichotelsgroup.com

Independent and easy
Brown TLV
25 Kalischer Street
+ 972 3717 0200
brownhotel.co.il


Dining

Late drinks
Nanuchka
30 Lilinblum Street
+972 3516 2254

Dinner for two
Toto
4 Berkovits Street
+972 3693 5151

Lunch with friends
Rustico
15 Rothschild Bvd
+972 3510 0039

Mid-morning coffee
Café Nehama Va'Hetzi
144 Ahad HaAm Street
+972 3685 2326

Late drinks
Armadillo
51 Ahad Ha’Am Street
+ 972 3 620 5573

Late dinner
Mizlala by Meir Adoni
57 Nahalat Binyamin
+ 972 3 566 5505
mizlala.co.il

Drink after dinner
Gastropub Yehuda
58 Yehuda HaLevi Street
+ 972 57 9344951
gastropub58.com

Big celebration dinner
Zepra
96 Igal Alon Street
+ 972 3 6240044
zepra.co.il

Dinner with friends
Shila
182 Ben Yehuda Street
+ 972 3 522 1224

Dinner for two
Catit
4 Heihal HaTalmud Street
+ 972 510 7001
catit.co.il

Sunset cocktails
Kalamata
10 Kedumim Square, Jaffa
+ 972 3 681 9998

Lunch with friends
Pronto
4 Hertzel Street
+ 972 3 566 0915

Mid-morning coffee
Noah Cafe
83 Ahad HaAm Street
+ 972 3 629 3799

Leisurely breakfast
Orna and Ella
33 Sheinkin Street
+972 5794 43032

Fast breakfast
The Brasserie
70 Ibn Gvirol Street
+ 972 3 696 7111

Reading

Bookshop
The Book Worm
7 Mazeh Street
+972 3535 7907
bookworm.co.il


Shopping

Something for someone you love
Olia
73 Frishman Street
+ 972 3 522 3235
olia.co.il

Something for the kids
Made in TLV
HaTahana, Old Train Station, Jaffo
+ 972 3 510 4333
madeintlv.co.il

Lost luggage - where to buy shirts
HaMashbir
Dizengoff Center, Dizengoff Street
+972 3622 7444

Something you can't get anywhere else
Bauhaus Center
99 Dizengoff Street
+ 972 3 522 0249
bauhaus-center.com

Two hour tour

01
49th floor of the round building, Azrieli Towers 132 Menachem Begin Road
+972 3608 1990

02
Peres Center for Peace and Ajami Neighborhood 132 Kedem Street, Jaffa
+ 972 3 568 0680
peres-center.org

03
Bauhaus Foundation Museum 21 Bialik Street
+ 972 3 620 4664

04
Design Museum Holon St. Stephen’s Gate 9; Holon
+ 972 3 215 1515
dmh.org.il


Transport

Rent a bike
Tel Aviv’s new public bike-sharing scheme offers cycles by the day or hour at locations city-wide.
tel-o-fun.co.il

Walking
Tel Aviv is the hub for Israel’s elaborate public transport system – where its main national and local bus networks converged with the nation’s increasingly expanding train lines. Within the city itself, short-term travellers should skip buses in favour of reasonably priced taxis while the nearby Jerusalem, Haifa or the Dead Sea are easily reached by the Egged Bus Line (egged.co.il). Trains (rail.co.il) are best for rides north to high-tech Herziliyah, Haifa and down south to Beer Sheva (Israel’s fourth-largest city), while journeys from Ben Gurion International Airport are easiest via taxi.


Limousine/car

Limo
Limo
+ 972 3 647 8265
isralimo.com


Fitness

Good running route
Go for a run

Good gym
Cybex
Tel Aviv Hilton, Independence Park
+ 972 520 2222

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