Hotel Lifehacks

The single most important ‘life hack’ for an undisturbed stay is to ask for a room not facing Yarkon Street. Much quieter rooms, shielded from the constant traffic noise, are found at the back of the hotel. Be sure to make this request while booking directly. Also, if there’s happy hour going be sure to take full advantage of it when it’s offered for free. It’s a great freebie that pays a lot of value and perfect moment to unwind or mingle with other guests before heading out for the evening.

Take the shore like one of the residents. Being near lets you dive in for a swim, or take a pre-heat and pre-crowd morning walk along the shore. The town gives free Wi-Fi by the beach; you can be online as you unwind. Instead of spending money on overpriced sunbed rentals, just bring your hotel towel down to the sand. Purchase a crispy iced coffee from one of the shoreline’s quaint cafes to round off your stay.

Make use of the breakfast voucher system and find your soon-to-be favorite local cafe. Other foodstuffs may be discovered down smaller side streets off Ben Yehuda and Dizengoff, where much of the fare tends to be more authentic and better value away from the main tourist strips. There's nowhere in the world where you can buy a tasty, iconic lunch for so little money as at the Carmel Market. A fresh pita full of falafel or sabich from a market stall epitomizes Tel Aviv.

Electric scooters are your best friend when traveling. They’re perfect for those longer trips that would take too long on foot but aren’t long enough to warrant a taxi, like when cruising down the promenade to the historic Old Jaffa port in the south or the trendy Namal (Tel Aviv Port) entertainment complex in the north. Last but not least, treat the hotel as your chic, air-conditioned sanctuary. Energy in Tel Aviv can get pretty intense, and every good battery needs a calm, comfortable base to return to.