Ashkelon is one of Israel’s top seaside destinations, boasting a beautiful sandy coastline that stretches across the horizon. It offers a relatively quieter and more laid-back atmosphere compared to big cities like Tel Aviv, but also has a vibrant culture scene and nightlife. That said, I think one of the most engaging aspects of Ashkelon is its long and incredible history. One of its oldest landmarks, the Canaanite City Gate, dates back to 1850 BCE. It was also a major stronghold that was fought over by the Fatimid Caliphate and the European Crusaders during the Middle Ages, with many of its ruins preserved today in Ashkelon National Park. Whether you’re traveling to experience its majestic Mediterranean shores or immersing deep in its heritage and history, you’ll need a place to stay. For that, come check out our list of the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Ashkelon, Israel.
Travel tips if you’re visiting Ashkelon in 2026:
- While most establishments accept credit and debit cards, make sure to keep some Israeli New Shekels on hand for smaller purchases. As of writing, the exchange rate is roughly 1 ILS = 0.32 USD.
- Because of Ashkelon's Mediterranean climate, it's recommended to visit beaches during cooler times of the day, such as early mornings or late afternoons.
- Friday and Saturday are Shabbat, so most establishments and public offices will be closed or operating at reduced hours.
- Israel has a tipping culture and comes at around 10% - 15.
- In case of heightened security incidents, follow protocol and personnel for directions to emergency exits and safety shelters.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 20, 2026.
1. Apartment Breeze - Overlooking the sea (from USD 402)
This breezy apartment is a modest space for up to five guests with a small balcony granting relaxing views of the Mediterranean. My favorite part is that it’s near the beach, marina, clubs, cafes, shops, and restaurants, all accessible by train or taxi. Though very basic, the unit has everything a small family needs for a holiday. The seating area beside the balcony has a double-sized sofa bed, which can sleep two guests and a satellite TV for entertainment. The dining area that seats four guests is beside the kitchenette, equipped with a washer, fridge, and microwave.
The bedroom has a cozy double bed and a folding bed that sleeps extra guests and has air-conditioning, heating, and Wi-Fi. The private bathroom has a tub and free essentials. Guests have free basement parking and elevator access. Pets are not allowed and guests are required to stay at least three days.
Recommendations from the host, Vadim:
- Food & Drinks: Skover (HaNamal St 9), The Pearl of Afridar (Eli Cohen St 21, Ashkelon)
- Activities: Beit Guvrin-Maresha National Park (Kibbutz Beit Guvrin), Superland (Sderot Maryland 5, Rishon LeZion)
- Sightseeing: Israeli Air Force Museum (Hatzerim Air Force Base, Beer Sheva), Yad La-Shiryon Museum (Latrun)
Ashkelon, South DistrictAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Host:
vadim and olga are excellent hostsgreat place and top quality hostvadim and his wife were very friendly accessible and politethe apartment is excellent and vadim was very accommodatingthank you for being so attentive and making our trip so enjoyableLocation:
this place is easy walking distance from the beach and all the restaurants/bars in the marinaa great location and vadim is a very responsive hostRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
their apartment was close to the beach with a nice view and in good condition inside
2. Beautiful sea view - Three-bedroom apartment (from USD 2537)
This fully-furnished apartment has enough space for six guests. It’s simple and modern, but I think the unit’s defining feature is the huge balcony, offering great seascapes to enjoy while dining al fresco or grilling. It’s next to a huge living room with an L-shaped sofa, comfy for watching cable TV. Guests are provided with free breakfast, though they can use the fully-kitted kitchen to cook their meals.
The three bedrooms contain a total of three beds that sleep six guests. The rental comes with free Wi-Fi, desk space, and air-conditioning. The two full bathrooms have free toiletry essentials. Guests may park for free in the basement and take a stroll to the nearby beach, shops, supermarkets, café, and restaurants.
Ashkelon, South DistrictAccommodates: 6
Top guest reviews
Location:
the location is greatgreat location as it’s close to a grocery store and beach areanice appartment good neighborhood facilities and little shopping center at a few minutes from maya's placeCleanliness:
it’s very clean and spaciousvery spacious clean and well equipped appartmentvery good apartment clean and exactly as describedvery clean and spacious 3 bedrooms appartementRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the beds were very comfortable as were the pillows
3. Two rooms in Ashkelon by the sea for four people (from USD 363)
Up for rent are two apartment units on the upper floor of a building, each with one bedroom and a wide terrace with a breathtaking view of the marina. To sleep four guests, the bedroom has a double bed and a double-sized sofa bed in the living room. It has a bathroom with a sink, toilet, and an enclosed shower, supplied with free toiletry essentials. The open layout showcases a seating area, cozy for watching TV, a tiny dining room, and a fully-equipped kitchen.
I’m sure the amenities will make your stay more enjoyable, since you’ll have heating and air-conditioning, as well as access to laundry facilities, the swimming pool, and free parking. The owner requires a minimum stay of two nights.
Ashkelon, South DistrictAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
the local host was easy and pleasant to work withhighly recommend this place and host and i would definitely stay here againalso meirav was very friendly and helpfulLocation:
nice place close to seathis is a neat appartement close to the seathe location is great close to the beaches and the board walk of the marinalocation is fantastic- 5 minutes walk to an amazing marina with shops and at least 12 restaurantswonderful apartment in a great placeCleanliness:
extremely clean apartment with everything you needclean apartment with everything you need to stay comfortablethe apartment is cleanthe building is a little tired on the outside but clean and the apartment was very clean and comfortablegood experience clean apartment great locationRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the balcony is big with comfortable chairsa chic balcony large and cozy with a beautiful viewthis apartment is lovely great and comfortable with nice view to the sea from the balcony
4. Great apartment on the Mediterranean waterfront (from USD 1009)
Simple but beautiful, this apartment is a comfy seaside shelter for a couple of guests. It has a modestly-sized bedroom containing a cozy queen bed, air-conditioning, heating, and a laptop desk space. To sleep an extra guest, there’s a sofa bed in the living room. The kitchen is equipped to cook simple meals. Enjoy soaking in the hot tub, equipped with bathroom essentials. For entertainment, you can watch TV or gaze at the sea from the relaxing balcony. Elevator access and free on-site parking are provided. Personally, I find it well-situated with nice views, but it comes with the caveat that guests are required to stay at least a week.
Ashkelon, South DistrictAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
he was a fantastic hostyami was an excellent hostyami communicated very well and was very helpfulLocation:
what a great locationvery good stay amazing location great hostwe couldn’t recommend this place enoughthe apartment is in a great location looking out at the mediterranean seathis is an amazing place for a very reasonable priceCleanliness:
it was very clean and neat and had everything we needed for a week long stayRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
this apartment has a good layout comfortable furniture and a large balcony with sea and sunset viewsapartment with a beautiful view of the sea and sunset
5. Apartment on the beach (from USD 1040)
This chic apartment is well-located, just an hour away from Jerusalem and Mezada and 40 minutes away from Tel Aviv. It has classic white interiors, red accents, wooden furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows, a wide balcony with a seating area and spectacular sea views. It accommodates six guests with its three spacious bedrooms and a total of four big beds, two floor mattresses, and two sofas in the living room to sleep everyone. There are two full bathrooms with enclosed showers, hot water, free toiletry essentials, and laundry equipment for washing clothes.
When I’m traveling, I sometimes miss the taste of home, and if you’re the same, you can take advantage of the fully-kitted kitchen with an island, preparing your own breakfasts and snacks. A separate dining area is for casual dining. Socialize in the living room or watch cable TV. Free Wi-Fi, desk space, heating, air-conditioning, baby equipment, elevator access, and free parking are provided. The owner allows long-term stays but will require you to stay for at least two nights if you check in on a Friday or Saturday.
Ashkelon, IsraelAccommodates: 6
Top guest reviews
Location:
great location at the beachthe location is also amazing in a beautiful new building right on the beachperfect location - we could walk to the beach the marina and other storeswe could not have asked for a better place to stayRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
very nice apartment with spectacular views of beach and seabeautiful beach apartment in the south which met our needs and expectationsbeautiful views gorgeous well stocked spacious apartmenttheir apartment is in the most beautiful location with the most spectacular view
6. Beautiful, modern apartment with an amazing sea view
This lovely apartment has sleek and classy interiors with minimal modern furniture. To accommodate four guests, it has a bedroom with a comfy double bed that sleeps two guests and a double sofa bed to sleep another pair. You can lounge on the sofa during the day to watch TV. It’s also furnished with a fully-equipped mini kitchen and dining area. The ensuite bathroom has a walk-in shower, sink, and toilet with free towels.
Enjoy cocktails on the balcony while viewing the marina, which is just a few steps away. Bars, restaurants, and cafes are close by. Guests have access to the elevator and free parking.
Ashkelon, South District, IsraelSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
good home great hostjosh's was a wonderful hostjosh was a great & understanding hostjosh and his girlfriend are wonderful hostsjosh was a very responsive host throughout the entire stayLocation:
great location for a beach vacation very close to the boardwalk which offers all kinds of restaurants and activitiesgreat location thank you joshnice apartment in a nice locationgreat apartment at a great locationthe location is great right across from the beach and promenade and a short walk to the marinaCleanliness:
the place was very clean and tidythe place is clean and spaciousclean spot good for business travelclean comfortable apartment just across the street from the beachclean and bright perfect ashkelon marinaRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
sea-view from balcony convinience shops downstairs and a huge parking lot opposite the apartmentbeautiful apartment great sea view & locationa sparkling clean apartment with fantastic views of the sea and up the coasttypical israeli apartment; a bit short on amenities but comfortable safe spacious and cleanvery comfy bed and easy to use sofa bed
Posh places to stay in the age-old city
Travel to the biblical city where Samson once walked! The wide variety of vacation rentals in the city offers you a luxurious place to stay with a beautiful view of the Mediterranean at prices that are easy on the pocket. It’s exceptional coastal scenery and wealth of history makes for a perfect vacation you’ll never forget! Ashkelon will keep you coming back for more!
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