--- title: Top in Israel — The Best of Israel (2026) description: Curated guides to the best restaurants, hotels, beaches and things to do in every city in Israel. Hand-picked and updated for 2026. canonical: https://www.topinisrael.com/ last-updated: 2026-11-09 --- # The best of Israel, city by city. Top hotels in Tel Aviv. Top cafes in Jerusalem. Top beaches in the country. Hand-picked guides to the places actually worth your time — and the ones worth skipping. [Browse every guide](https://www.topinisrael.com/blog/) [Plan a trip](https://www.topinisrael.com/tools/israel-itinerary-builder/) Hand-picked guides to **every city in Israel** — updated through 2026 POPULAR NOW [Rooftop bars in Israel](https://www.topinisrael.com/israel/best-rooftop-bars/) · [Hotels in Tel Aviv](https://www.topinisrael.com/tel-aviv/best-hotels/) · [Coffee roasters in Israel](https://www.topinisrael.com/israel/best-coffee-roasters/) · [Sukkot hotels in Jerusalem](https://www.topinisrael.com/jerusalem/best-sukkot-hotels/) THE ART OF DOING A LITTLE LESS. And seeing a little more. Top in *Israel* THE BEST THINGS ARE FOUND ALONG THE WAY. A table you’ll tell your friends about. A view you’ll keep coming back to. *We’ll help you find them.* START WITH A PLACE ## Some places stay with you. [Explore all 13 cities](https://www.topinisrael.com/cities/) 01 THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST ### Tel Aviv Beach days. Late tables. Endless possibility. 02 THE HISTORIC HEART ### Jerusalem Ancient lanes and a thousand new discoveries. 03 THE NORTHERN COAST ### Haifa Garden views, hillside streets and shared tables. 04 THE RED SEA ### Eilat Coral reefs and a slower kind of sunshine. 05 THE GALILEE ### Tiberias Lakeside mornings and wide-open afternoons. 06 THE SHARON COAST ### Netanya Clifftop walks and a beach to call your own. TEN WAYS TO FIND YOUR ISRAEL ## Whatever moves you. [Every category](https://www.topinisrael.com/categories/) 01 EAT WELL ### Food & drink From one more bite to your new favourite table. 02 STAY SOMEWHERE GOOD ### Hotels & places to stay Boutique hotels, city stays and places worth checking into. 03 FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY ### Things to do Experiences, attractions and days you will remember. 04 TAKE A BREATH ### Beaches & nature The sea, the trails and everything in between. 05 CELEBRATE BEAUTIFULLY ### Weddings Beautiful venues and trusted people for an unforgettable day. 06 MAKE IT MEMORABLE ### Pesach programs Thoughtful holiday stays and programs for the whole family. 07 CELEBRATE TOGETHER ### Sukkot programs Sukkah celebrations, hotel programs and family retreats. 08 FIND THE RIGHT PEOPLE ### Services & professionals Find trusted local experts, services and standout businesses. 09 SHOP WITH CURIOSITY ### Shopping & local Markets, independent shops and finds worth bringing home. 10 BRING EVERYONE ### Family days out Easy adventures and excellent days for every age. MOST-READ GUIDES ## Where most people start reading. [All 297 guides](https://www.topinisrael.com/blog/) - 01 ISRAEL-WIDE · ROOFTOP BARS ### The 8 Best Rooftop Restaurants and Bars in Israel 8 picks, starting with Mamilla Hotel Rooftop. Read the guide - 02 TEL AVIV · HOTELS ### The 14 Best Hotels in Tel Aviv 14 picks, starting with Royal Beach. Read the guide - 03 JERUSALEM · RESTAURANTS ### The 8 Best Restaurants in Jerusalem 8 picks, starting with Machneyuda. Read the guide - 04 ISRAEL-WIDE · COFFEE ROASTERS ### The 6 Best Independent Coffee Roasters in Israel 6 picks, starting with Cafelix. Read the guide - 05 ISRAEL-WIDE · WEDDING VENUES ### The 8 Best Wedding Venues in Israel 8 picks, starting with Ronit Farm. Read the guide - 06 ISRAEL-WIDE · BEACHES ### The 8 Best Beaches in Israel 8 picks, starting with Hilton Beach. Read the guide A LITTLE LOCAL KNOWLEDGE ## The good stuff, all written down. [Browse every guide](https://www.topinisrael.com/blog/) FOOD & DRINK / THE ESSENTIALS ### Your next great meal might come with a side of pita. Find your hummus spot 01 CITY LIFE ### The Tel Aviv you’ll want to come back for. 02 OLD STREETS, NEW STORIES ### Get to know another side of Jerusalem. 03 A CHANGE OF PACE ### Trade your to-do list for the Red Sea. LESS PLANNING. MORE BEING THERE. ## A great day starts with a little direction. **Make it your trip.** Turn your cities, days and interests into an itinerary. **Know the way. And the fare.** Get a taxi estimate before you get in. GOOD TO KNOW ## A little more about us. ### 01 What is Top in Israel? Your starting point for finding where to eat, stay and explore in Israel. We bring together curated guides, city by city, so you can spend less time searching and more time discovering. ### 02 Who are the guides for? Travellers planning a visit, new arrivals finding their feet, and locals looking for something new in a familiar city. Each guide helps you understand who a place suits and what to expect. ### 03 How fresh are the recommendations? The guides are revisited as places change. Look for the update month on each guide, and check directly with venues for current hours and availability. ### 04 Can I find trusted services in Israel? Yes. Browse recommended accountants, lawyers, real estate agencies, architects, dentists, ulpanim and other professionals, with clear notes on location, specialties and English-speaking support. PART OF WHAT MAKES ISRAEL SPECIAL? ## Let’s put your business on the list. [Feature your business](https://www.topinisrael.com/feature-your-business/) --- Source: https://www.topinisrael.com/ · Published by Top in Israel. Cite as "Top in Israel" with a link to the page.