Shalom Boutique Hotel & Relax, Tel Aviv
The Shalom Hotel & Relax in Tel Aviv is a charming boutique property situated right on Hayarkon Street, just steps from the Mediterranean shoreline. As part of the Atlas Boutique collection, the hotel is designed with a “vacation home” motif, focusing on light, breezy aesthetics and a soothing palette of blues and whites that mirror the nearby sea.
A defining feature of the property is its dedication to local art; the guest rooms are decorated with original works by the renowned Israeli artist Michael Argov. For those seeking extra indulgence, the hotel offers specific spa rooms equipped with private jacuzzis that overlook the water, creating a perfect sanctuary for relaxation within the bustling city.
The hotel’s rooftop terrace is a standout highlight, offering panoramic views of the coast and Independence Park. It serves as a peaceful escape where guests can enjoy a daily happy hour, providing a quiet space to watch the sailboats drift by. It also embraces a pet-friendly policy and provides complimentary bike rentals, making it easy to explore the city’s extensive promenade.
Its prime location places guests within walking distance of iconic spots like Hilton Beach, Gordon Beach, and the Ben-Gurion House Museum. For those looking to experience the city’s vibrant local culture, the famous Carmel Market and the historic charm of Old Jaffa are just a short trip away. It is an ideal base for anyone wanting to blend beachside leisure with easy access to Tel Aviv’s rich urban scene.
Expert reviews
“The former Howard Johnson’s has been taken over by the Atlas Chain, and we must say, they’ve worked miracles with this older property. Rooms are now downright chic, with “beach house” style black-and-white furnishings and lux beds.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Tel Aviv.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Friendly staff
- Great breakfast
- Excellent Wifi
- Boutique style
Location
Recent guest reviews
22 July 2025
Fabulous
Loved it! I'll be back and will tell my friends.
10 June 2025
I felt like I was in a second home
Great location behind the Hilton, Room with new furniture and appliances , room very comfortable (I stayed in the small one), staff helped me with printing documents and delicious breakfast. Hope to be back soon
Really all works well
2 May 2025
Will come again.
Excellent location, clean rooms, breakfast is also excellent, plus a Happy Hour every evening. Roof top chairs and loungers were well appreciated. Staff very helpful and pleasant.
Workers at a neighbouring building started noisy repairs each morning at very early hours in night, but this is Tel Aviv, and unfortunately, common.
28 April 2025
Very good
Location
Rooms Extremely small
27 April 2025
Exceptional
The staff went above and beyond to accomodate us. Especially Ilana, at the front desk, who was exceptionally helpful.
23 April 2025
Super
Very much
Breakfast and cleanest
16 April 2025
Exceptional
Everything was excellent! The service was warm and attentive, and the hotel itself is cozy and feels just like home. Breakfast was delicious with a great variety, and the daily happy hour with snacks was a lovely touch. They also provided us with bicycles, which we used to ride along the sea, the port, and through Yarkon Park — such a perfect way to explore the area. Highly recommended!
7 April 2025
Exceptional
Friendly and helpful staff.
13 March 2025
Wonderful short stay! Friendly and accommodating staff Amanda and Yossi
Breakfast exceeded expectations! Superb choice, fresh bread and pastries and amazing shakshuka!
Nothing
26 December 2024
Lovely boutique hotel. Friendly service. Excellent breakfast. Room a bit small but fine.
Fantastic location just behind the Hilton, 5 mins walk to seafront and 10 mins to port area (Nemal).
26 December 2024
Very good
The location Wonderful breakfast A great happy hour time
19 November 2024
Exceptional
Beautifully decorated. Great breakfast. Exceptional staff.
5 November 2024
Exceptional
Perfect on the highest levels
3 October 2024
Exceptional
The staff at this hotel were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay
24 September 2024
This is a fine small hotel in a great spot.
We had stayed here before and chose to come back, which says something in itself. The staff are terrific, every one of them, and the breakfast and happy hour spreads are excellent. The location, too, is great.
The standard room is definitely small, but we don't really spend that much time there.
23 September 2024
Fabulous
Very good hotel, lovely staff, clean. great roof & breakfast
3 September 2024
Exceptional
No parking.
31 August 2024
Fabulous
Clean, beautiful design, excellent breakfast
26 August 2024
Exceptional
Location is the best in tlv, rooftop was amazing with a great view. The staff was very kind, joyful and helpful
25 August 2024
Fabulous
The location is very good (on the beach), the room was clean, staff was very welcoming, breakfast was high class.
20 August 2024
Pleasant stay
The location is great, in the old north area and really close to the beach. The room was nice and clean, with a spacious shower and free drinks (pepsi, 7up, soda and water). We didn't eat breakfast since we are vegan and we doubted there would be suitable options for us (for the costly price of 100 shekels per person). The staff were hospitable, when we went to the beach they provided us with a beach bag and towels. The roof of the hotel has a good vibe, we sat there in the evening and enjoyed the pleasant breeze.
17 August 2024
Too brief. But will definitely return.
Excellent breakfast. Great choices. Even individual special orders. All staff very friendly and helpful.
1 August 2024
Very pleasant and comfortable and sophisticated setting! The gentleman when we checked in And Tony
We loved the breakfast even the unique chair seating with varied fabrics Dmitri was wonderful and the very Filipino woman at the Happy Hour !
Room was small but manageable ! Lounge and roof deck made up for it
28 July 2024
Recommend nice staff good breakfast
A very nice hotel very comfortable. The staff is nice and welcoming they helped us with everything we needed . Location close to the beach (5min walk) the hotel provide us a beach bag with towels Very recommended and good breakfast
27 July 2024
Fantastic stay in Tel aviv
An extremely friendly and helpful staff, always accomodating, a neat, cool, stylish but still comfortable room, not big but enough space. also wonderful the happy hour without additional costs.....really fantastic accomodation almost at the beach... Will definitely come again!
27 July 2024
always again
Great people, great value. Really nice hotel.
If this place would have noise cancelling windows, it would be even better
24 July 2024
Great hotel, less expensive than neighbors
The room was modest but had everything I needed, was pretty and very clean. Everything worked. The people were friendly and eager to help. Breakfast was outstanding. Location is great.
16 July 2024
Exceptional
Breakfast was excellent, many varieties of food
27 June 2024
Fabulous
No onsite gym.
27 June 2024
Exceptional
Excellent location and friendly staff! Great buffet breakfast, lovely rooftop.
25 June 2024
Amazing hospitality and best hotel thank you to everyone at Shalom Hotel & Relax Tel Aviv
We loved everything about this hotel the staff we brilliant they were helpful in every possible way and went the extra mile they were always friendly a big thank you to Amanda, Joseph (Yussi), Alana, Tommy, all the kitchen and housekeeping staff who were efficient and friendly too and always kept on top of cleaning our room. The rooftop area was amazing with sea views and ample relaxation spaces our spa room was amazing with sea view and hot tub the bathroom facilities were brilliant and bed was very comfortable. We were made so comfortable here like it was our home too we liked it so much we ended up extending our stay in Israel unfortunately the spa room was no longer available but Tommy and Amanda were brilliant in getting us a superior double room for the rest of our extended stay at an amazing price even the superior room had a great sea view and ample space within the room. The location was great the hilton beach is about a 5 minute walk from the hotel just across the road, many cafes and restaurants nearby, great transport links with local buses and train station is about 15 minutes away on the bus, We will definitely stay here again already planning our next trip 😊 thank you once again to all the staff for making our experience so unique and comfortable. I have attached pictures from our stay. Hospitality was 10 out of 10 here. We love Israel 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱💙💙💙 see you soon ☺️💞
22 June 2024
What a restful place. I felt pampered.
This is a well appointed hotel-very friendly and helpful staff, beautiful room- great roof! Will stay here again. It is very close to the port and beach.
Nothing
4 June 2024
Fantastic start to our trip ..... best hotel we stayed at ...... great location to get to Beach
Drinks and snacks excellent evry night ... rooftop patio a bonus
No criticism
25 May 2024
This is one of our favorite hotels in Israel, and we recently enjoyed our third stay.
The hospitality is exceptional. We love the breakfast and happy hour, as well as the rooftop deck with a view of the Mediterranean.
Didn't like the size of the room. In particular, the shower was extremely small.
21 May 2024
Pleasant, comfortable small, boutique-like hotel with excellent staff, conveniently located.
Room very comfortable, if somewhat small. Decor pleasant and soothing. Loved sitting upstairs on terrace overlooking sea. Breakfast was superb. The lounge/dining room is designed in refined tasteful manner, allowing privacy, which also contributed to the relaxing experience. Location is great. Beach just across the way; shopping opportunities quite close, and choices of dining. Staff helpful and considerate.
Little trouble adjusting a/c in room. Two pillows were down; contained feathers, which is a sign of luxury, however, I am allergic. Perhaps should inform guests. Nothing really to dislike!
10 May 2024
A real gem of a hotel. Great location, easy access to the beach and the best breakfasts ever!
Breakfast was amazing. Staff were polite and very helpful. Thanks for a great stay
10 April 2024
Charming, comfortable hotel that almost feels like a B&B - I always feel relaxed at Shalom Hotel!
I have stayed here a few times now and just adore it. It is charming, comfortable, and in a great location. The breakfast is always delicious. The staff have always been welcoming and I appreciate the little touches that are provided to make the stay enjoyable (welcome drink and treat, complimentary drinks in the mini fridge, happy hour, etc.)
Sometimes the room can be very noisy depending on the location due to street traffic, but this has never deterred us from staying.
6 April 2024
Fabulous
Very clean, very nice people
Room cramped, road in front is noisy
5 April 2024
One of the nicest boutique hotel I’ve stayed in. European style in Tel Aviv
Great boutique hotel. Close to the beach. I stayed there for a conference and it was close and comfortable. For good restaurants though it is a bit far for walking distance
The vault was locked and unusable. No spa or gym
2 April 2024
a nice boutique hotel were you feel at home
the design and location close to the beach
nothing
2 April 2024
Fabulous
The room was big and clean, the hotel staff was kind and friendly. The breakfast was excellent with gluten-free options as well.
There is no parking in the hotel itself.
2 April 2024
excellent value and location
staff at reception very helpful and went out of their way to ensure we were comfortable until room ready
30 March 2024
Exceptional
Everything was perfect! The staff was so kind and always helpful, the room was perfect and clean. It felt that the main goal was to take care and spoil the guests. Highly recommend!
27 March 2024
Exceptional
The team is great. The room was very good. Clean and comfortable. Lots of wine and swits on the house. One minute from the beach. Breakfast was delicious.
22 March 2024
Fantastic
I’ve been staying here 10 years, and I will never stay elsewhere. It’s calming, wonderful staff and location plus the best breakfast and tea time in Tel Aviv. I send everyone here
19 March 2024
really lovely and personable, great staff. Homey. I also liked that you can open windows and get air
The breakfast was surprisingly wonderful, they even cater to vegans with Oatmeal made with soy milk and a lovely chia pudding with passion fruit.
I would have liked some herbal tea in the room
31 December 2023
Exceptional
Great location, and the room was located in a quiet spot as requested. We are also allowed free late checkout which is subject to availability.
22 December 2023
A place to come back.
The proximity to bars, restaurants and also to the beach. Public transportation near by. The staff was very nice.
17 December 2023
Wonderful staff, food and location. Will definitely be coming back and recommending to friends!
The staff was all so warm and welcoming, and truly made the stay enjoyable. The food was delicious, and the location was perfect- minutes to the beach and walkable to the port and main streets. Highly recommend.
Hotel facilities
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Invoice provided
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Food & Drink
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Fruits (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Activities
- - Happy hour
- - Bicycle rental
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Face masks for guests available

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27 July 2025
We came very early on Shabbat but we kept our bags in the reception and headed to the beach, Amanda was so kind and swee