Does Israel have quality hotels & food?

Yes, Israel has a well-deserved reputation for having both good quality hotels and exceptional food.

The country is known for its high standard of hospitality and a vibrant, diverse culinary scene that attracts global recognition. 

Hotels

Israel offers a wide range of accommodation options, from luxury five-star hotels with world-class amenities and spas to boutique hotels and budget-friendly options, many of which receive excellent guest reviews. 

All of Israel's main cities cater for world-class highly-rated luxury hotels to motels and back packing options. These often provide top-notch service, stunning views, and extensive facilities, including pools and spas.

Lion for Zion Tours can offer you our experienced advice and recommendations for all cities throughout Israel.

• Jerusalem:

  • High-end hotels include: Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem, David's Citadel, King David and Mamilla Hotels

  • 4-5 Star Hotels include: Leonarda Plaza, the Prima Kings, Royale and Park, the Herbert Samuel and Ibis Jerusalem

• Tel Aviv:

  • High-end hotels include: Ritz-Carlton, Radisson, the Setai, and Sheraton Hotels

  • 4-5 Star Hotels include: the Royal Beach, Crowne Plaza, Herbert Samuel and the Rothschild Hotel

    
    

• Variety: Beyond the luxury market, visitors can find a variety of clean, comfortable, and well-located hotels that cater to different needs and budgets.

  
  

• Service: Many reviews consistently highlight the service levels being attentive, warm, welcoming, and professional provided by hotel staff throughout the country. 

Food

The Israeli culinary scene is considered a gastronomic powerhouse, celebrated for its freshness, variety, and innovation. 

Israel is world-famous for the blooming of the Negev desert, providing a year-round abundance of fresh fruit, vegetables, spices and herbs.

You can find pretty much any international flavor and budget to suit your palette.

• Diverse and Fusion Cuisine: The food is a rich 'melting pot' of influences from the diverse Jewish diaspora, including Moroccan, Russian, Polish, and Yemenite flavors) as well as Middle Eastern and Mediterranean traditions. This results in a unique fusion-style of cooking.

  
  

• International Flavors: Israel can cater for almost all cuisines, whether you looking for something exotic like Asian, Indian or Japanese or just want a taste from home, hamburgers, fries and shakes.

  
  

• Fresh Ingredients: A major highlight is the use of high-quality, fresh local produce, including fruits, vegetables, fish, dates, and olives, which are often sourced directly from local farmers.

  
  

• Dining Options: Options range from delicious and highly-praised street food. Try Israel's world renown pita with falafel (chick pea), shawarma, hummus and techina. Or visit fine dining restaurants run by world-renowned chefs, with their signature dishes.

  
  

• Reputation: The quality and variety of the food are consistently praised by tourists, with many finding the local cuisine to be a memorable part of their trip. 

Overall, visitors can expect a high standard and wide variety of choices of both accommodation and dining experiences in Israel.