Tel Aviv-Yafo Travel Forum

I am going to say at The Home Apartments in Tel Aviv. Does anyone have pictures of the outside of the building? I am going to arrive at night so I want to go by landmark and address. Also how did you like your stay at The Home Apartments. Pictures of the area would be helpful.
Thank you

I am coming to Tel Aviv in June. My location is undetermined at this time. I will not be bringing my computer. Could someone tell me where some Internet Cafes are located and the cost to use the equipment?

What is the Statue of Faith in Abrasha Park in Jaffa? What does it represent?

Please give me some info about the "prison" in this location and a picture if at all possible. Thank you

Staying in Tel Aviv for a few weeks and want to go to hop over to Europe. Are there any popular European destanations you can get good deals on from Tel Aviv Thaks for any info : )

I am visiting Israel in the summer and want to bring a present to my friend who lives there. Can I bring in foodstuffs or not? For example a typical gift from my country would be a packaged smoked salmon...is something likde this going to be forbidden?

Hi,

what is the best way to go from Tel Aviv to Mevasseret Zion?

Thanks

Does anyone know if the religious beach is open (with lifeguards) in April at all if the weather gets very warm? I had a very nice time there last June and will be in Israel again the first week of April and would like to go, but I can't seem to find any information on whether they're open at that time.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Please take a look at our general interests & ideas of what we’d like to see and do in Tel Aviv - I would very much appreciate an educated estimate of how many days to plan for on our upcoming trip in mid-May!
Bauhaus Architecture
Walk around – beaches, promenade
Old Jaffa – walk around
Museums
Bet Hatfutzot: The Diaspora Museum
Eretz Israel Museum
Ben-Gurion House
Rubin Museum
Music/concerts!

Your insights are appreciated!
Margie

Hey,
in the night of february 24th to the 25th the academy awards - "oscars" - were awarded. usually there is a huge tv-broadcast.
me and my friends, we are german volunteers and huge fans of the show. I'd love to see this live and we're looking for a place to watch (this is connected to my hopes that it is shown on israeli tv).
so if anyone knows a bar or anything else where we can watch it, i'd be very happy!!!
best greetings
freddydefred

Hello there!

As I will be undertaking an internship in Tel Aviv, I'm looking for a single room/shared flat to rent from mid February through August. If you’re seeking a flatmate or know about a rather central and not too expensive place to sublet (roughly around USD 500 per month), please contact me via VirtualTourist or email me under princess.shishi@gmail.com

Your help is very much appreciated :)
Shalom & best wishes from Vienna!

Shishi

Hi,
I'm coming to Israel for a Baha'i pilgrimage on February 3rd. I'm arriving in the afternoon (4:30 PM I think) and don't have to be in Haifa before 11 PM. So since my hostel in Haifa is close to a train station, I thought of taking the train to the centre of Tel Aviv (Merkez?) and get off there, lock up my luggage somewhere and explore Tel Aviv a bit before taking the train to Haifa.
Anyway, I'd be really grateful for some advise or even some company! I hope getting out of the airport won't take long (in spite of my Iranian / German origin :). I'd love to see the beach maybe or have a nice lunch or visit hip places like Sheinkin Street or Neve Zedek ...
So my questions would be:
- is there any luggage disposal at the train station?
- what should i do considering the limited time and how do i get there?
- what's the weather like in February?
Please consider that I'm a student travelling on a low budget.

Thanks a lot! I hope to hear from you!

I was wondering if anyone has a good recommendation for a one day trip to Petra either from Tel Aviv or from Eilat. I am confused because there are so many options on the internet. Would it be better to purchase from israir airline package or Airkia airline package or would it be better to go to eilat first and take a tour from there? Also, does anyone recommend a tour company with a good reputation? Thanks in advance for your reply. JIM

I will be landing in Ben Gurion Airport in May 2008 but the connecting flight that I need to get onto to Eilat leaves from Dov Hoz Airport. Both are in Tel Aviv but about 13 miles apart. What is the best way to get to Dov Hov from Ben Gurion at a reasonable cost in a reasonable amount of time. Thanks for any advise in advance JIM

hi, me and my friend are going to israel for a month in march 2008. we are looking for a place to stay in the center of tel-aviv. we are both sudents who want to improve theire hebrew. we don´t mind to share a room but we´d love to have facilitys for cooking. maby you know a good place to stay, or heard of some one who wants to rent a room for 3-6 weeks?
thanks alot!

I had heard that Gottex and other swimwear companies had outlets in Tel Aviv. Are they still there and what are the addresses?

The #222 bus has been discontinued. Do you know if it will be in operation again in April when I plan to be in Israel?

I understand there's a jewelry supply district/street in Tel Aviv and I'm trying to find the name of the street, as well as names of jewelry suppliers, specifically for the purchase of Swarovski crystals, for when I visit.
Thanks for any help.

Hi all..
I will be in Israel (Jerusalem actually) for New Years Eve. It has been suggested that I go to Tel-Aviv for New Years Eve. Does anyone have a suggestion for where to ring in 2008? I would be looking for a nicer bar/club. Somewhere the young professionals would frequent.

Thanks so much!

I am flying to Israel in May then going to Jordan and Egypt then back to Tel Aviv. I am trying to minmize my expenses and to that end, could anyone tell me of a nice, reasonably priced, hotel or hostel, close to the train station so I can avoid using a taxi to Ben Gurion.

I am going to Tel Aviv in December.

I am staying at the "TOP HOTEL" located at Ben Yehuda 35. I am planning on catching the train from the Ben Guiron airport. Which stop should I get off and do I need to catch a bus or taxi to my hotel?

Also, I am catching a flight at 6:40 a.m. flight from the Dov Hoz Airport. Can I catch a bus/train close to my hotel to the airport at in time to catch my flight or do I need a taxi?

Thanks!

Hi.

Five of us will be arriving in Tel Aviv at 9pm on Tuesday (06/11).

Can anyone advise what the taxi fare from the airport to Hayarkon Street would be?

As we will need two cars I am trying to work out whether it will be cheaper to book a transfer in a larger vehicle?

Thanks in advance.

Sorry for bothering everybody. I'm going to Israel alone on 6th Nov 07 from Hong Kong and will arrive at Ben-Gurion airport at 22:00 LT. I'm planning to stay in Tel Aviv for two nights n then go to Jerusalem for 6 nights. Here are my questions regarding the journey:

1. I just found out that Bus 222 which travels from the airport to Tel Aviv is closed temporarily(out of my expectation). Is there any other bus going to Tel AViv??

2. If I'm going to take the train, which station should I stop? I will stay in Bell hotel which is located in Allenby St.

3. Which bus should I take to go to the Central Bus Station?

4. Is Bethlehem a safe to visit? I may go to Bethlehem from Jerusalem, is Arab bus 22 heading to Bethlehem directly?

5. In Jersualem I will stay in Jerusalem Inn Hotel which is located in Horkanos St. How long does it take to walk from hotel to the old city, say Jaffa Gate? Or if I take the bus, what route no?

6. What do u suggest to do on Friday night?

Sorry for so many questions but I hope u can understand my anxious.

hello. i am gerardo .i live in argentina but in 2008 i will travel to israel. i want to buy a notebook. so my question is : would you giveme some pages with busnes? thank .

I'm looking for informations about these two hostels (or ohters in TLV), which of them is more comfortable, easier to live in?
Thank You for all suggestions

In this forum, there is mentioning about possibility of taking bus to Masada. My question is how far from the bus stop to the base of Masada where the cable car office locates. Thank you.

How does one prepare for Rosh Hashana in Tel Aviv? I assume everything is closed beginning sundown Sept. 12, and stays closed until mozi Shabbos, Sept. 15. Is this correct? Can one make reservations at a hotel for meals only? Thanks.

I have been to Tel Aviv and went to the Friday market where I bought
fabulous clay dragon puppets. The owner also has a stand in Jeruselum.
My puppets broke in shipping and I want to buy more.
Do you know this lady and how I can reach her to buy more dragon puppets?
Does she have a web site?
Thank you for your help!

I am also trying to search for fabulous sandals that I bought in a lovely shoe shop called CALIGVLA in Tel Aviv. I could not find them on the web...do you know if they go by a different name? I wanted to buy more black sandals.

I am writing from Virginia....I appreciate your help!

Sydney Unobskey
sunobskey@yahoo.com

Can someone direct me to an agency which sells charter tickets on TelAviv-Antalya flights. Intend to travel on/about Aug 28-Sep08 need information on schedules and fares. Thanks

can anyone recommend about a japanese resturant in tel aviv? i love sushi, and only heard about sushi-samba (not good comments..) and kyoto - does anyone know where it is? thank u!