1. Upper Galilee — Forests, Hills & Hidden Cabins

The Upper Galilee feels like the country exhaled. The air cools, the road curves, and villages appear between orchards and forestland. This is one of Israel’s richest regions for tzimmers, boutique cabins, vineyard villas and nature retreats.

Unique stay styles here

• Forest cabins with hot tubs under eucalyptus trees.
• Boutique stone suites overlooking valleys.
• Vineyard and winery villas for quiet weekends.
• Artist guesthouses in creative communities.

Who this region fits

• Couples seeking quiet and nature.
• Families wanting open space and fresh air.
• Travelers who prefer “slow mornings and long views.”

2. Golan Heights — Volcano Cliffs, Wind & Wide Horizons

The Golan feels more like a highland frontier than traditional Israel. Plateaus, dormant volcanoes, cold winters, crisp air — and some of the country's best village stays, wooden cabins, farm lodges and adventure accommodations.

Unique stays here

• Mountain-view villas with private pools.
• Farm stays on ranches and orchards.
• Adventure lodges for hikers and climbers.
• Warm wooden cabins ideal for winter stays.

If you want peace, altitude and a sense of wild edges, nowhere delivers like the Golan.

3. Haifa, Akko & the Northern Coast — Stone Alleys & Sea Air

This region is layered: Jewish, Arab, Bahá’í, Druze, old port cities and modern neighbourhoods all touching the same coastline.

Unique stays here

• Arabesque boutique inns in Akko’s Old City.
• German Colony artist stays in Haifa.
• Sea-view apartments along the promenade.
• Historic homes converted into intimate hotels.

Staying here gives you a sense of coexistence and depth rarely felt from a day trip.

4. Tel Aviv — Creative, Modern & Restlessly Alive

Tel Aviv doesn’t sleep — it hums. But in between the nightlife, cafés and startups are pockets of calm: boutique hotels in restored houses, Bauhaus apartments, rooftop lofts and work–live micro-units.

Unique stays here

• Design hotels in White City buildings.
• Urban lofts with balconies facing narrow streets.
• Micro-apartments built for remote workers.
• Beachfront minimalist suites a short walk from the sea.

Stay in Tel Aviv to feel the pulse of young Israel — the confidence, the noise, the experimentation.

5. Jerusalem — Stone, Spirit & Stories Layered in Time

Jerusalem is not a city you “see”; it’s one you absorb. The unique stays here are some of the most atmospheric in the world — ancient stone guesthouses, quiet monasteries, historic boutique hotels.

Unique stays here

• Old City guesthouses with arches and courtyards.
• Converted Ottoman houses with rooftop views.
• Spiritual stays in monasteries and convents.
• Boutique hotels built into old neighbourhoods like Nachlaot or the German Colony.

Jerusalem stays change your inner pace. Even one night can reset how you understand the city.

6. Judean Hills & Wine Country — Rustic Elegance & Quiet Roads

A region of vineyards, olive groves, slow roads and boutique farms. It feels like Israel’s version of Tuscany — but with its own rhythm and landscape.

Unique stays here

• Winery estate villas and terrace suites.
• Eco-lodges built into forest ridges.
• Organic farm cabins with seasonal food baskets.
• Small family-run B&Bs on moshavim.

Perfect for travelers wanting elegance without the noise of big cities.

7. Dead Sea & Ein Gedi — Salt, Silence & Mineral Light

Nowhere else feels like the Dead Sea. The light is surreal, the air thick, the cliffs dramatic. Stays here range from spa-oriented hotels to cliffside lodges and kibbutz guesthouses in Ein Gedi.

Unique stays here

• Spa hotels with thermal pools and treatments.
• Kibbutz bungalows surrounded by botanical gardens.
• Desert pods with sweeping canyon views.

This region is for travelers who want healing, quiet, and landscapes that feel biblical.

8. Negev Desert — Horizon, Silence & Stars

The Negev is one of Israel’s strongest regions for unique stays. It offers desert domes, eco-lodges, artist retreats, Bedouin hospitality villages and cliffside boutique cabins overlooking Makhtesh Ramon.

Unique stays here

• Minimalist desert villas with private pools.
• Eco-lodges built from mud and local stone.
• Bedouin tribe hostels with communal meals and fire circles.
• Artist cabins and stargazing suites in isolated spots.

If you want transformation, stillness or creative reset, the Negev is unmatched.

9. Arava Valley — Off-Grid Beauty & Desert Agriculture

The Arava is the long desert stretch toward Eilat — wide, warm, simple and breathtaking. Many stays here are intentionally minimal: mud domes, bamboo huts, desert farms.

Unique stays here

• Off-grid eco-farms with cabins or huts.
• Bamboo desert bungalows.
• Mud houses built by artisans.
• Community-based lodges with shared outdoor kitchens.

Best for travelers who want elemental living: sun, sand, sky, and slow evenings.

10. Eilat — Tropical Vibes & Red Sea Freedom

Eilat is its own world — warm year-round, coral reefs, mountains meeting the sea, nightlife, diving and beach life. Stays here range widely in style.

Unique stays here

• Beachfront hostels with social energy.
• Dive-friendly guesthouses run by local instructors.
• Eco-lodges on the city’s edges facing desert cliffs.
• Minimalist apartments walking distance from the promenade.

Come here for sun, the Red Sea colours, and easy fun — especially in winter.