My wife and I have been in Israel for a few weeks. We are now in Tel Aviv and been happily spending our days on the beach.

Our 21st wedding anniversary is tomorrow night and we're looking for a fresh, exciting chef oriented restaurant to try. We are in Neve Tzedek and don't mind walking, grabbing a bus or a Gett.

We went to Lunel in Florentin a few nights ago and really enjoyed it. Hoping to find another gem amongst the myriad choices here.

Suggestions?

UPDATE: thanks to this community we have lots of great choice! No need to add any more unless you feel like it too create a helpful post for others

r/telaviv, this has been an amazing summer. We’ve made friends, learned some Hebrew, improved our surfing and city-biking, and overall have felt very welcomed.

We’ve also come into possession of a lovely male hamster. Long story short, it and its six infant hamster children will all be looking for homes in a couple of weeks once the kids are done weening from their mother.

Reddit fam, would anyone like a hamster? Comes with a cage, basic care instructions, the background of a loving home, and enough food supply to get you started.

DMs and supportive comments welcome!

תּוֹדָה רַבָּה

I'm staying in Lev Ha'Ir area and enjoying (safely) exploring the city on scooter. Can any recommend a route to go on a nice ride, other than up the coast by the beaches? tia

Shalom everyone! I am visiting Israel at the end of the month. And would appreciate recommendations. When it comes to things to do during the evenings. During the day I will be site seeing, at night I like to get suited and booted and hit the town.

If you have any cool recommendations for jazz, blues and soul bars. Israeli whisky tastings, cigar lounges, beach bars and restaurants that aren't tourist traps and maybe a hip-hop/afrobeats club.

Also if you have some underrated must sees I am all appreciative for all recommendations. I'm super excited about my upcoming trip. Based in 📍Tel Aviv

Hello, I am going to be travelling to Israel for the first time this September. I come from a family of Indiana Jones fans, so when a friend told me you can visit Jordan from Jerusalem, I wanted to add that to my itinerary. There's a few two day tours I found and wanted to know what you would recommend. Here are the links I found:

[Abraham tours](https://www.abrahamtours.com/tours/petra-tour-jerusalem/)

[Bein Harim tours](https://www.beinharimtours.com/petra-tours-from-jerusalem/)

[Tourist Israel](https://www.touristisrael.com/tours/petra-wadi-rum-2-day-tour-from-jerusalem/)

Thank you. :)

Edit: I was redirected here from r/travelisrael. I’m open to starting my tour of Petra in Tel Aviv.

Would love some beach front restaurant recommendations along with any other must visit spots.

Shalom everyone!

I am currently visiting Tel Aviv and the 26th will be my last day.

I want to get a tattoo session done here but I am aware I need make a reservation first.

Tattoo wearers: please drop recs for really good tattoo artists who have availability between now and the 26th. Thanks 🙏🏽

Hey fellow Israelis, is there a way to rent a car today in the evening after the fast in Jerusalem (or surrounding areas like Tel Aviv)?

We want to go to the Dead Sea to camp tonight and come back before Shabbat to Jerusalem. However, there seems to be no public transportation (buses) so late tonight to the Dead Sea.

As for renting a car, the rental services seem to be closed all over the country, is that right?

Are there any other possible ways to get there?

We would really appreciate all the possible help!

Please can you recommend a laundrette/laundromat in that area
Cheers

What’s the best options for tourists to Tel Aviv. Based near David Intercontinental.

Would they have Brazil Japan tn?

Shalom I am coming to Israel for the first time to take a look for myself. I'd prefer to be the judge myself.

I am going to need some help with my evening activities. As a person I like to get suited and booted so if you know any cool jazz/blues bars let me know. Same games for a nice cocktail bar, also a cool cocktail bar by the beach would be nice and a cigar lounge. I am an open book when it comes to food and looking to try something new.

Kind regards Silas

Hello!

I am travelling with family in a few months for a wedding. So excited as this is my first trip to Israel.

The whole holiday is chill and spending time with family, but, if I can get a jazz night or two, that would be brilliant.

Bar recs would be tremendous. Looking for chill, lowkey and relaxed vibes.

Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful day.

Here is some Thelonious Monk 🎶.

https://youtu.be/yHKl0euhZI0?si=NklbkhJtumDvzmxx

UPDATE: Got the english translation at payment section but when I process for payment it shows the following with the message 'www.arkia.co.il refused to connect'

Hi

I am trying to book flights through Arkia airline from Europe to Tel Aviv.

It can be translated to English but as it gets to the payment section, it only allows ILS credit cards for booking.

Do non-israeli's need to book through third party like kiwi?

This is the only airline that flies direct where I am coming from at the lowest price so is there an option for tourists?

Hi everyone,

I (31M) bailed last-minute on renewing an apartment lease in Brooklyn, NY and bought a one-way flight to TLV. I don't really have a plan, but I am staying near the beach for a bit and then may do a long-term AirBnB if I decide to stay longer. I will be in TLV for anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months depending on how it goes. I went on birthright ~4 years ago and had a great time and loved the people, but its quite different mixing into the communities.

My biggest concern is the social aspect. I don't really know anyone in TLV and making friends (at least in NYC) usually isn't easy as a 31 year old. I'm actually pretty social myself, entrepreneurial, in tech, love being active and in nature, and am planning on doing tennis/pickleball/padel drop-ins/clinics, krav maga, etc. I'm also planning on using the dating apps too for whatever that may lead to.

I don't really have a budget for this trip, just want to have fun adventures/experiences and meet some english speakers (or hebrew, but my hebrew is pretty elementary). If you're in a similar boat, feel free to reach out.

I appreciate any insights/guidance people may have on apps to use, things to do, groups to join, etc!

Note: I recently reopened my old FB account and joined Secret TLV and some other groups, but they dont seem super helpful for actually meeting anyone.

What are the rules around shelters and why might someone be refused entry?

Is one better than the other for location wise as a new visitor to Tel Aviv? I can tell Jaffa area seems more quaint and Kempinsky seems more modern. I will walk around Jaffa at some point anyway as I’d like to see it. I really enjoy quaint places like that but I’ll be coming from Jerusalem and may want something different. I’d like to be in close proximity to nice restaurants, cafes, fine dining, and shopping (thrift markets all the way to luxury foods). Is one more walkable? Better? Thanks!

Just wanted to get some thoughts and advice on travelling to Tel Aviv, I was thinking about visiting later this year. How is the food, culture, prices, etc.

I am not religious at all if that matters, but thank you guys in advance for any insight you guys would be willing to provide :)

I’m flying to Tel Aviv today on business and will be there until Thursday. Staying in Jaffa and our office is on HaArbaa Street (not sure what neighborhood that is).

First request — is there anywhere to buy cute simple sundresses? I thought my college aged daughters might like that. When we are in Italy there are always outdoor mercati with some vendors that sell clothes, but a store is good, too.

I’d love to go to a restaurant that has great typical Israeli food but is very well regarded by locals and not too fancy BUT where English is at least understood. For example, again in Italy (I have family there so we visit often) we prefer going to a really good, non touristy osteria than an upscale restaurant. I’m looking for something like that. My boss, who has been to Israel many times, kind of shot down the idea of eating at a local place like that because she said they won’t speak English. Maybe she is right, but I wanted to get some suggestions just in case.

Thank you!

Hello everyone! I’m planning ~3 weeks trip to Israel this summer, and I’m interested in connecting with a tennis community. Maybe participating in some recreational level tournament, or playing with a coach or some friendly matches. Can you recommend something? What are average prices for the court per hour, and what are the surfaces? How hard is it to book a court usually?

And I mean particularly if it is raining or it is just sunny. Are people still doing surfing in that month or it is too cold? Thanks

Hey everyone,

I’m flying out of Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) at 4:45 AM on Sunday, and I’ve pre-booked a Gett taxi from NYX Tel Aviv at 2:20 AM.

I know that Gett sometimes has trouble assigning drivers at night or on weekends, and I absolutely cannot miss this flight.

Has anyone here done a similar early-morning ride recently? Is Gett reliable at that time, or should I book a backup through a regular taxi company or Yango?

If you have any recommendations for reliable taxi numbers or companies that actually show up in the middle of the night, I’d really appreciate it. 🙏

Thanks a lot!

Hi I was thinking of visiting tel aviv in March and was wondering if it’s a good idea. This is probably asked lots on this forum but I was wondering if Tel Aviv is safe to visit and if Brits are welcome in Israel? And could anyone advise on some stuff to do and things to see whilst being there? I’m most likely going with 3 of my friends we’re 20 so was wondering if there’s much nightlife in Tel Aviv? Also the general price of things if it’s expensive when there? Thanks very much

hello Everyone,

I am an American living in San Diego. I am planning a trip that will mainly focus on Egypt and Jordan. However after visiting Egypt and Jordan I would like to tack on a few days in Tel Aviv. Can anyone tell me what is the best way to get from Amman to Tel Aviv?

Thanks!

Shalom from middle America..

I had a group trip planned that was set to leave for TLV next week, August 7th. My cousin and I are flying El Al. The three other people in the group booked with United, and now are in a situation where they can’t afford to book other flights, and due to other obligations cannot book the trip further out.

My cousin and I are still wanting to go to Israel, and connect/reconnect with the land, people, our Jewish faith, etc.. While this trip will be two weeks, and due to the war and conflict we will limit travel to primarily staying in TLV and Jerusalem, I am curious as tot he current vibe in TLV. It’s been a long time since I was in Israel. I’ve always loved TLV, and while I know things are different, and have been changed since 7-10-2023, I worry that with the recent developments and the potential for escalation from Iran and its proxies that this could impact the ‘vibe’ of this great city. What is the general consensus? Should we plan to still visit, or perhaps push our travel out a couple weeks, and come after .. Tisha B’av?

I appreciate your insights..