From the south Tel Aviv neighborhood of Florentin to the Old North, Tel Aviv is filled with various neighborhoods each offering a unique vibe, layout and history. Neve Tzedek, one of the first neighborhoods of the city carries a beautiful history seen in the architecture and historical buildings. Tel Aviv also houses the most Bauhaus buildings of any city in the world, with many UNESCO protected heritage buildings scattered throughout the various Tel Aviv neighborhoods, telling their own story through architecture. Exploring each Tel Aviv neighborhood tells a different story, and is worth exploring. Walking along the well-known Rothschild Boulevard, one of the best pedestrians walking streets that makes it easy to walk and take in all the sights, sounds and smells of the city. Exploring the beach along the “Tayelet” (boardwalk) in another way to make the most out of Tel Aviv neighborhoods and explore each area. Here is some further details on specific Tel Aviv neighborhoods, including what to see, eat and visit while exploring.
Tel Aviv Neighborhoods
Tel Aviv Neighborhoods
Jaffa (Yafo)
Jaffa, also known as Yafo, is the Ancient Port which Tel Aviv has grown out of. Like much of South Tel Aviv, Jaffa has recently been regenerated and is now a highly desirable part of the city. Jaffa is famous for its flea market which sits beneath million-dollar apartments and alongside some of Tel Aviv's trendiest cafes and restaurants. Read More
Dizengoff Street, Tel Aviv
Dizengoff Street in central Tel Aviv is one of the city's most iconic streets. Originally described as the "Champs-Élysées of Tel Aviv", Dizengoff Street declined after the 1970's and the opening of Tel Aviv's most significant shopping mall, the Dizengoff Center in the southern portion of the street. In recent years, however, Dizengoff Street has seen something of a revival, with cafes and restaurants, boutique clothes stores, and numerous design shops opening up. Read MoreNamal Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv Port
Namal Tel Aviv, the Tel Aviv Port has recently been restored and is now one of the hottest places in town. During the day, the cafes and stores at Namal Tel Aviv (the Tel Aviv Port) the host some of the city's richest and trendiest, whilst at night, Namal Tel Aviv transforms into one of Tel Aviv's most popular nightlife venues. Oh, and by the way, you wont see any big ships here, maybe just a few yachts. Read More
Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv
Neve Tzedek may well be one of Tel Aviv's oldest districts , but its still young at heart! Newe Tzedek or Neve Tsedek, as it is also known is another district of Tel Aviv which has become increasingly fashionable in recent years, as restoration works have taken place to restore it to its former glory. Built in 1887, Neve Tzedek was the first Jewish neighborhood outside of the old port city of Jaffa, built as a suburb. Its Oriental architectural style, combined with quaint, narrow streets with boutiques, make Neve Tzedek, which means Oasis of Justice, quite literally an oasis in the modern city. Read More
The White City
Tel Aviv's White City might be a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but the words boring, historic, or ageing do not describe it at all! The White City of Tel Aviv is the world's largest collection of International or Bauhaus style buildings. Since being designated one of the first 'modern' UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world in 2003, restoration of these buildings constructed by German immigrants in the 1920's and 1930's has picked up and this quarter is now being restored to its earliest glory. Read MoreKing George Street, Tel Aviv
The urban core of Tel Aviv is quite small, so after even a few days in Israel's capital of cool, you'll start getting to know its smaller nooks and crannies. In particular, each of Tel Aviv's several main streets and boulevards has its own identity and feel. King George Street is one of the most iconic roads in Tel Aviv. Centrally located yet peaceful, cosmopolitan yet bohemian, King George Street provides not only a fulfilling tourist experience, but also a glimpse into the everyday lives of local Israelis who call the surrounding neighborhood home. Read More
Rothschild Boulevard, Tel Aviv
Rothschild Boulevard is one of the most important and iconic streets in Tel Aviv. Located in the heart of the White City of Tel Aviv, Rothschild Boulevard is a commercial center, with major financial institutions lining the street, a cultural center, with the main theater and concert hall of Tel Aviv, a culinary center, with tens of top restaurants, and a leisure center, with the center of the boulevard popular with dog walkers, bikers, and some of Tel Aviv's wealthiest and most beautiful who stop off at the amazing coffee kiosks found in the center of the street. Read More
5 Best Tel Aviv Neighborhoods to Visit
Tel Aviv might not be a huge city but there are many many diverse neighborhoods. Here is our guide to the five parts of town you'll want to make sure you don't miss when you visit Tel Aviv. From the UNESCO World Heritage Site that is the White City of Tel Aviv, to the gritty, bohemian Florentin district, and the uber-trendy Neve Tzedek. And from ancient port of Jaffa, to the modern Tel Aviv Port, there are some amazingly diverse parts of this city, all of which fall within a short distance of each other, and offer an experience which is uniquely different. Read More
HaTachana, Tel Aviv’s Old Railway Station
Another restored area of Tel Aviv, another great place to visit. Recently regenerated, HaTachana, the Old Railway Station on the Tel Aviv Coast, the original station on the Jaffa to Jerusalem Railway makes a great stop with its trendy cafes and restaurants, interesting boutiques, and fun atmosphere. Read More
Gan Hahashmal, Tel Aviv
Gan Hahashmal in Tel Aviv has been transformed from the once declining neighborhood that it was into what is now one of Israel's hippest alternative locales for young fashion and jewelry designers. Situated between Tel Aviv's White City and quirky Florentin neighborhoods, Gan Hahashmal is a miniature quarter situated between the streets of Allenby, Yehuda Halevy, Barzilay and Hahashmal Read More