Safed Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A densely built urban area with historic architecture, narrow streets, and a mountainous backdrop.
A coastal town with historic buildings, dense greenery, and a clear view of the sea.
A coastal town with a mix of modern and historic buildings, surrounded by greenery and hills.
A narrow, dimly lit corridor with patterned floor tiles, wooden furniture, and various items displayed on shelves and walls.
A narrow alley with blue walls and stone paving.

Our guide on where to stay in Safed

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A coastal town with historic buildings, a prominent tower, and a view of the sea and mountains.

Safed Old City

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Safed Old City. You might want to make time for a stop at Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue or Abuhav Synagogue.

A narrow alleyway with stone walls and blue-painted doorways.

Safed City Center

Though Safed City Center may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue and Otzar Hastam of Tzfat.

A sunset over a mountainous landscape with a village in the foreground.

Artists' Quarter

Mountain views and museums are just a few things travellers like about Artists' Quarter. A stop by Soul and Art Gallery is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Ruth Zefat By Dan Hotels

Ruth Zefat By Dan Hotels

Tet Zayin Street 1A Safed
The price is NZ$297 per night from 12 Dec to 13 Dec
NZ$297
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Stay at this luxury hotel in Safed. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Soul and Art Gallery and Museum of Hungarian Speaking ...
8.4/10 Very good! (189 reviews)
"Convenient location in the Old City. It was overall nice but the bathroom not so great. Toilet didn’t fully flush and the shower was not up to American standards. Breakfast was quite good. The provide on premises parking."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Ruth Zefat By Dan Hotels
Canaan Hotel - Limited Edition By Fattal

Canaan Hotel - Limited Edition By Fattal

Ha-Gdud Ha-Shlishi St 106 Safed Northern District
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$670 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
NZ$670
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Stay at this luxury hotel in Safed. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Otzar Hastam of Tzfat and The Safed Candle Workshop ...
Canaan Hotel - Limited Edition By Fattal
Mizpe Hayamim by Isrotel exclusive

Mizpe Hayamim by Isrotel exclusive

Safed Road 89 Safed
The price is NZ$748 per night from 12 Dec to 13 Dec
NZ$748
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Stay at this luxury hotel in Safed. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Rosh pinna glass and Rosh Pina Old Synagogue are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (188 reviews)
"Beautiful grounds. Average room."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Mizpe Hayamim by Isrotel exclusive
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Off The Square

Off The Square

Safed Safed
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Safed. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Soul and Art Gallery and Hameiri ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
"Sharon is a lovely host; she greeted us and told us what we needed to know. The communication beforehand was excellent. This is a lovely room in a perfect location. The terrace is a special touch. The room has everything you need supplied by Sharon who clearly loves her property and the town. You ..."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Off The Square
Rashbi 54

Rashbi 54

54 Shim'on Bar Yokhai St. Safed Northern District
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Safed. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and furnished patios. Popular attractions Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue and The Safed Candle ...
7.6/10 Good! (5 reviews)
great location terrible expensive unit hard access
"The only positive about this place is the location, walking distance from the center of town and art/synagogue district. The negative: Can't access with car, the road is so tight and there is always car parked blocking access resulting in at least 2 block or more walk both uphill and downhill with ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2023

Rashbi 54
Azamra Inn Tzfat

Azamra Inn Tzfat

Simtat Yud Zain 11 Safed
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Safed. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Soul and Art Gallery and Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"This inn is a little gem. It consists of two carefully restored suites with soaring ceilings & original stone walls, combined with modern conveniences, which makes for a really special experience. The roof deck, accessible by a spiral staircase in the courtyard, leads to breathtaking views across ..."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Azamra Inn Tzfat
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Stay near popular Safed attractions

Otzar Hastam of Tzfat

9.2/10 (20 reviews)
You can study the exhibits at Otzar Hastam of Tzfat, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Safed. Wander the gardens or discover the area's mountain views.
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A vineyard with a dirt path, green fields, and distant hills.

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