Safed Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 densely built urban area with historic architecture, narrow streets, and a mountainous backdrop.
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 Abuhav Synagogue or Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue.

A narrow, dimly lit corridor with patterned floor tiles, wooden furniture, and various items displayed on shelves and walls.
Photo by Lauren Auerbach
Open Photo by Lauren Auerbach

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.

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 Abuhav Synagogue and Otzar Hastam of Tzfat.

Ruth Zefat By Dan Hotels

Ruth Zefat By Dan Hotels

Tet Zayin Street 1A Safed
The price is NZ$275 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$275
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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! (173 reviews)
"A great quiet place to spend a weekend. Could use a bit of renovation in some places, but overall a great place to relax."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Ruth Zefat By Dan Hotels
Mizpe Hayamim by Isrotel exclusive

Mizpe Hayamim by Isrotel exclusive

Safed Road 89 Safed
The price is NZ$856 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
NZ$856
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Stay at this luxury hotel in Safed. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Rosh pinna glass and Nimrod's Lookout are located ...
Mizpe Hayamim by Isrotel exclusive
The Way Inn

The Way Inn

23 Yud Zayin Street Safed
The price is NZ$403 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$403
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Stay at this guesthouse in Safed. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and room service. Popular attractions Museum of Hungarian Speaking Jewry and Soul and Art ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"We had an issue with the booking and the owners and staff were so nice and help us!!! The place is wow !! So beautiful, clean and inviting. Will go back for sure"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

The Way Inn
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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! (28 reviews)
"The most comfortable and clean apartments we ever rented in the heart of Tzfat. The host is so sweet and helpful. We can’t wait to return again."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 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 Abuhav Synagogue ...
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! (30 reviews)
"Azamra is truly one of a kind sanctuary to the body, mind and soul. A piece of heaven! The room is magnificent and it is spotless clean, comfortable and beautiful. Lots of character with the comforting, state-of-the- art, details. The location is perfect, in the middle of beautiful old city of Tsfat, ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Azamra Inn Tzfat
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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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