While choosing where to stay most people that come to Tzfat juggle with the options of staying in a hotel or guest house. Here are the main differences; Guest Houses are usually attached to the owner's home and are limmitted to one or two suites. Hotels have more ammenities and provide for larger groups. With that said many of the Guest Houses are ramping up on their ammenities and new Boutique hotels are opening with limmited amount of suites to offer that down home feeling. Prices are relative and quite comparable.
The following lists the Hotels in Tzfat...
Artists Colony Inn
A boutique bed and breakfast owned by Jeff and Benay Katz. 04-604-1101
Mitzpe HaYamim Spa
About ten minutes drive out of Tzfat is nearby Mitzpe HaYamim Spa located along the old Tzfa Road in a secluded area of the woods. The spa's architecture was carefully planned around the fragrant gardens, walking paths, pools and running water. Mitzpe HaYamim is known for its attention to detail - the lobby offers a variety of herbal teas and coffees which are always available to guests as they sit in the spacious open area, relaxing before a tour of Tzfat, after a walk in the gardens, or while waiting for a massage treatment.
Tel Aviv Hotel
When the British conquered Palestine during World War I, the Consulate was closed, and the British assigned the building to the local Jewish community, which converted it to use as the maternity wing of the Rothschild Hospital, Tzfat's first Jewish hospital. Today it has be renovated and is under the wing of the Ascent Institute Contact phone (04)6972382
Mercazi Hotel
Few hotels throughout the world can claim the sort of deep historical roots to its location that the Mercazi Hotel can sitting on Jerusalem Street, in the heart of the main commercial area of Tzfat. Throughout the '20s and '30s, it served as a merchants' station where merchants traveling in the Middle East could meet and conduct business. It also allowed the Jewish military to hold a strategic position in Tzfat that allowed them to observe the Arab quarter, and often, to prepare to defend against attacks. Reservations and inquiries may be made at 04-697-2666
The Carmel Hotel
Situated in the heart of the Old City of Tzfat, the Carmel Hotel is an easy walk to the multitude of synagogues and local sights. The hotel is small and simple with only twelve rooms and sleeps up to forty. This makes it an ideal choice for a group or family that wants to have the place to themselves at affordable rates. Shlomo Zaid Tel/fax 04 692 0053
The Villa Galilee Hotel
located at 106 Hagdud Hashlishi Street
The Ruth Rimon In Hotel
Situated in the heart of the Artist's Colony of old Safed. The Ruth Rimonim is a reconstructed 17th century inn, overlooking the breathtaking landscapes of Mount Meron. The hotel is within walking distance of the numerous art galleries and the old Synagogues.
The Ron Hotel
Situated on top of the mountain and is an easy walk to the multitude of synagogues and local sights.
A Few Of The Over 300 Guest Houses In Tzfat
Simcha Laya's Guest Room
Simcha Laya provides comfortable, spacious and clean accomodations with 5 beds, a crib, a fridge, microwave and a coffee bar stocked with Simcha Laya's wonderful selection of assorted herbal and regular teas. simla@zahav.net.il
Sharon's Guest Room
Next to a large public square, Sharon's Guest Room is quiet and clean, yet allows guests the opportunity to stay in the heart of the Artists Quarter, near all the galleries. To contact write to srscm@013.net
Sofer Guest House
One of the largest guest accommodations in the Artist Quarter with room for 12 guests.This guest house allows the privacy of five bedrooms with the ability to all sit together for meals and relaxation. Providing a full kitchen for guests, a dining room, living room, porch and yard. Contact laurierappeport@gmail.com
Rappeport Guest Room
Located in the center of the Artists Quarter, the Rappeport Room is actually 2 rooms, one large room with a double bed, and one small room with 2 single beds. To contact write to laurierappeport@gmail.com