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Nightlife in Tel Aviv – 10 Sites Locals Love – 10 Sites Locals Love

Tel Aviv is bursting with energy day and night, with Forbes counting it as one of the top party destinations in the world. Sundown is not exactly when the nightlife in Tel Aviv begins. If you are a diehard night owl, wait until 12 pm to step out. Nightlife in Tel Aviv starts late and don’t seem to end until the next afternoon.

Valium Night Club

If you want a hectic as well as relaxing all-nighter with great music and great people, head for Valium in Ben Yehuda Street. The roof top fun begins around midnight and goes on forever, with the fantastic night view of the city and the sea serenading you all along. It’s not a cheap place even with the free welcome shots, but it’s worth every penny and totally makes it to the top nightlife in Tel Aviv site.

Norman Bar

If you love good beer and crave for a homely atmosphere, Norman Bar located at 8 Hillel Hazaken is the place for you.

Spend your night in here for an authentic nightlife inTel Aviv feel, and enjoy the wide selection of beer and music on offer.

The warmth of the owners, and the easy camaraderie with fellow drinkers, will soon make you feel you belong here.

Dusk in Tel Aviv
Dusk in Tel Aviv

Zappa

Not in the heart of Tel Aviv, but not far from civilization either, this bar and restaurant located in Ramat Hahayal will give you an intimate experience of local culture, regaling you with live performances almost every night. The variety is great, and the night will not be boring.

The Block Club

If clubbing is more about music and dance to you and less about non-stop drinking, the Block Club will be to your liking. They have great DJs, and they bring them from all over the world. They also have different kinds of music and dance to add variety to the scene. Be well-prepared for a high-energy night here.

Bar Hamezeg

This one offers great local and Mediterranean food combined with unlimited refills of quality spirits, true to its name which means the act of pouring in Hebrew. Located in Ibn Gabirol, this bar frequented by locals resembles a Mediterranean tavern in look and feel.

Pineapple Express

Next up on nightlife in Tel Aviv is the Pineapple Express. A mega-bar located at Hangar 23, Tel Aviv Port, Pineapple Express has it all. The wide open sky and the sea close at hand, you can have all the pop and hip hop you want while you down the drinks all night long. The place is hit by waves of clubbers, both young and not so young.

Clara Dance Bar

It is not a round-the-year affair, but a great place to spend summer nights, what with its proximity to the sea and the vibrant crowd consisting mainly of younger people. But if you don’t want to be in the thick of the action, you can enjoy your drinks by the sea. It is at the Dolphinarium beach.

The Cat & Dog Club

A favorite with the locals, this club at Carlebach Street has a great music scene with live performances. Their in-house DJs are great, but they bring in international DJs too, to add to the experience. So you get the best of both the worlds!

Old Jaffa Street, Tel Aviv, at night
Old Jaffa Street, Tel Aviv, at night

Cookies and Cream Bar

Don’t let the name fool you for this nightlife in Tel Aviv spot. There’s nothing tame about this hardcore watering hole. They have a great variety of whiskey and tequila on offer, enough and more to satisfy your thirst. You can find this little hideout at Allenby 99; entrance is through a side door.

Junk Yard

It has all the trappings of a carefully orchestrated carelessness, complete with graffiti and fresco adorning the walls. Depending on your mood, you can choose between a small, cozy space on the ground floor and a much larger one upstairs. You can find this place at Yehuda Halevi 46, right next to the well known Post Office.

Yup, Tel Aviv is filled with an extensive nightlife. But as I mentioned in a similar posting about Tokyo night life, I’m not a big partier so there are literally hundreds upon hundreds of other enjoyable things to do in the nighttime in Tel Aviv. Everything from, yes, awesome pizza places, jazz clubs, comedy clubs, Starbucks like hang out areas. Probably one of the coolest things is people in Tel Aviv tend to be really relaxed and very friendly.

So don’t feel put off about trying one of the places above, but if you don’t feel comfortable, don’t worry a bit. I am sure right down the block is another cool place to visit.

Enjoy your nightlife in Tel Aviv!

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Staying in Tel Aviv – The Insiders Guide

Israel gives you everything you need on a holiday – there’s history in Jerusalem, adventure at the Negev desert, and great food and a heaving nightlife in Tel Aviv. You may not know this, and thankfully, most tourists don’t, but Tel Aviv feels like it’s on a year-long holiday. Our life here is casual – no one owns a business suit, and our cafes are always alive. Spend a few days in the city, and you will know why we Israelis think it is the greatest city on earth.

Tel-Aviv beach panorama.Jaffa. Israel.

I remember the first time I came here and was so impressed by what locals call (Mini New York City (and I’m originally from NY)). Tall buildings, tons of places to have fun, gorgeous beaches, and I thought to myself, “Wow! The sites here are amazing given that 100 years ago nothing was here by sand, the smell are an awesome mix of the Mediterranean Sea and sweet cookings from the town, and the sights are filled with beach goers and front side hotels. I LOVE coming into this town from Jerusalem (from the South East) and seeing the building continue to grow from the distance, but… knowing that right on the other side of those beaches, a small piece of heaven exists. Oh man… some great memories I can NOT wait to share with you…

tel aviv beach

 

Staying in Tel Aviv is endless  – from easy-going beachside hotels to the exotic hotels in the Yemenite Quarter and the fashionable hotels on Rothschild Blvd, Tel Aviv spoils you for choice. But here’s an insider guide to what really stands out.

Hostels

House with palms in Jaffa, a southern oldest part of Tel Aviv - Jaffa

Most backpackers around the world are resigned to staying in hostels that are identical to one another and have no redeeming quality at all. Not so in Tel Aviv. Our Old Jaffa Hostel used to be an old Turkish home  that was lovingly restored and turned into an amazing hostel by an Israeli couple. This was incredible. As soon as you walk in the old rustic front door, you smell the sweetest scene of coffee… Yes! Coffee… But Turkish coffee has a soft aroma to it that is not rough on the nostrils, so even though not a fan of coffee… no worries!

The rooms and dorms here have a bespoke old-world feel and the added edge is definitely the roof garden that provides a beautiful view of the Mediterranean Sea.

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Hayarkon 48 Is an exciting place to stay, feeling alive with life and fun. Out of all the hostels I’ve been, this easily takes the cake as being the most accommodating and easiest places to feel comfortable! Best known for its excellent showers, spacious kitchen and large community areas where people from different countries can interact without any curfew.

The rooms are well-appointed and there is a pool table thrown in for good measure. Its location is enviable – a short walk away is Allenby Street – Tel Aviv’s party central and there are loads of 24-hour bakeries and kiosks around for those midnight emergencies!

Staying in Tel Aviv – Hotels

The Brown TLV Urban hotel has 4-star amenities but not 4-star rates. I heavily recommend the hotel to those seeking a luxurious stay near the beach and the Great Synagogue, because its amenities are excellent and the location is enviable. The rooftop sundeck and two outdoor bars sell the hotel to most visitors, but if you are looking for a little extra, try their well-stocked library or the hydro-massage showers.

On the lawn playground attraction

Crown Plaza Tel Aviv City Center hotel is the last word in luxury. Close to the cultural hub of Tel Aviv, the hotel has a pulsating energy that is difficult to compare. With supervised childcare facilities, the hotel lets you get out on your own, and get back from a day’s sightseeing to spa tubs and indoor pools as well as well-stocked minibars. Why do I recommend it? Because it lets you live like a king without emptying your treasury!

Staying in Tel Aviv – B&Bs

Trieste Boutique Concept Suites Neve Tzedek is close to the Carmel Market, Hatachana Compund, Shalom Meir Tower, as well as the Nachum Gutman Museum of Art. So it gives you all the culture/history fix you may want, while also offering perhaps the best jetted bathtubs in all Tel Aviv. The kitchenettes are excellent and the view from the terrace is to die for! Book early, because it sells out fast!

What’s so cool about Staying in Tel Aviv, is although the city can feel big there is something great, local, and fun, around nearly every corner.

Feel free to walk along the beaches and never worry of going hungry with awesome beach side bars and cafe’s, and yes, when you go and see those signs saying “No Dogs” don’t be dismayed when you see dogs running up and down on the sand.

I can’t wait to go back. Oh, and did you know there’s actually a train from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem?

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