Located in the Northern District of Israel, Safed is the highest city in the Galilee and in the country itself. Safed is a mystical holy city, located at an elevation of 900 meters (2,953 ft). Due to its height, Safed experiences warm summers, but cold and snow-filled winters. The city is well-known for the Abuhav Synagogue, Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue and Biriya Forest and Synagogue. Hakena’an is a mountain in the area, popular for mountain climbing, while Mount Meron is a nature reserve in the region. Click here to check out our list of the best kosher hotels in Safed, Israel.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to synagogues and Kosher food. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
1. EretZefat (from USD 66)
This charming hotel located in the heart of the Old City includes a number of room types available to guests, including suites with private balconies. The property also offers a spa and a rooftop terrace with expansive city views. They also offer kosher and vegetarian breakfast as well as plata upon request of the guests. The hotel’s convenient location makes it simple to see the city’s top sights, such as the Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue or the Olive Tree Gallery.
EretZefat
Address: Odem St 10
2. Villa Galilee Boutique Hotel and Spa (from USD 214)
Fair value for money, but some guests felt the price was not justified.
Charming, quaint hotel with sauna, jacuzzi, hamam, pool, and spa facilities.
Beautiful location with a great view, but a car is necessary due to limited nearby attractions.
Excellent breakfast and dinner, with delicious and plentiful options.
Villa Galilee Boutique Hotel and Spa is a beautiful boutique hotel located on Mount Canaan, a short drive from the city of Safed and Rosh Pinna. The small, luxurious hotel is surrounded by forests, the Mediterranean Sea, the Sea of Galilee, and mountains. There is also a seasonal outdoor pool.
The hotel has a lobby area with a bar and a spa center offering a range of spa and massage treatments and a dry sauna. A kosher buffet is served each morning. Rooms feature LCD TV with movie and international channels, as well as DVD players and free WiFi and an en suite bathroom.
Villa Galilee Boutique Hotel and Spa
Address: 106 Hagdud Hashlishi Street
3. The Way Inn - Boutique Hotel (from USD 168)
The Way Inn is a boutique hotel set in the Artists’ Colony quarter of Safed. The Israel Bible Museum is a short walk from the hotel and Rosh Pinna is 11 km (6.8 mi) away. The hotel has a sun terrace with wonderful views over the Galilee Hills. The 200-year-old restored stone villa features free WiFi throughout and a daily kosher breakfast is served, including bread, pastries, eggs, fruit, and salad. Rooms are decorated by local artists and feature views over the garden or city and each has a private bathroom.
The Way Inn - Boutique Suites
Address: Simtat Yud Zayin 23
4. The Ron Hotel
Hotel Ron in Tzefat!
Posted by Yeshivat Har Etzion on Thursday, 8 February 2018
The Ron Hotel is located below the Citadel and is within an easy walk of the Old City and its synagogues. The property is ideal for religious guests and has its own synagogue in the hotel. The dining room serves kosher meals including a traditional Israel buffet-style breakfast. Evening meals are available by arrangement. Friday nights see a real Shabbat atmosphere in the dining room with traditional food and singing. There is also a comfortable lounge area off the restaurant. All rooms feature en suite bathrooms with bathtub and shower. There is a swimming pool on the property.
The Ron Hotel
Address: Derech Hativat Yiftah, Tsfat, Israel
Price: from 125 USD
Star Rating: 3.5 star
Travelers Review: 3.5 Very good (from 22 reviews)
5. The Ruth Rimonim Hotel (from USD 141)
Offering rest and relaxation, Ruth Rimonim Hotel Safed is set in the Kiryat Breslav area of the city, close to all the attractions and steps from Judith Gallery, Soul and Art Fine Art Gallery, and Kadosh Cheese Factory. WiFi is available in all public areas of the hotel. The hotel’s restaurant is considered to be the kosher gourmet eatery of the city. Rooms feature flat-screen LCD TVs, a whirlpool bathtub, and air conditioning. The hotel also has a fitness center, hot tub, outdoor pool, sauna, and spa for guests’ relaxation and enjoyment.
Ruth Rimonim Hotel Safed
Address: Moshavat HaOmanim, Kiryat Breslav, Safed, Israel, 52453
Hotels close to synagogues
6. Palacio Domain - Luxurious Boutique Hotel (from USD 281)
Reasonable pricing for a prime location in the heart of Zefat's Artist Colony.
Spacious rooms with European charm, balcony with mountain views, and all necessary amenities provided.
Centrally located near synagogues, galleries, and important sights, exuding a bygone era historical charm.
Lovely breakfast, but could benefit from some updating in dining experiences.
Located in the heart of Safed’s artists’ neighborhood, the Palacio Domain – Luxurious Boutique Hotel is set in a renovated building from the 12th century. The building is close to all the main art galleries in the city, as well as the ancient synagogues of Safed’s Old City. The hotel is in the perfect place to explore the Galilee area, including Tiberias, Mount Hermon and the Sea of Galilee. The hotel’s restaurant serves a continental and kosher breakfast each morning. Accommodation ranges from a standard or deluxe double room to a Presidential Suite or three-bedroom villa.
Palacio Domain - Stylish European Luxury Boutique Hotel
Address: 90 Rehov Yud Bet Street
Experience the history and spirituality of Safed
Enjoy a visit to the Old Town and the ancient synagogues in Israel’s highest city, while staying in style in one of the best kosher hotels in Israel. For even more charming getaway options, you can also check out Airbnb vacation rentals in Safed.
If you wish to explore nearby cities and accommodations, you can check out kosher hotels in Tiberias, which is about 50 minutes away from Safed.
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