Downtown Haifa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Haifa
Popular places to visit
Haifa Museum of Art
Painting, sculpture and video are among the forms bringing contemporary works to life in one of the largest art museums in Israel.
Haifa Port
View the cargo and cruise ships scuttling around the largest seaport in Israel from the viewpoint at the top of Mount Carmel.
Baha'i Gardens
Elegant terraces and sculptures stand beside the colorful floral layouts and palm tree rows in the enormous Hanging Gardens of Haifa that commemorate the Báb.
Bat Galim beach
A children’s playground and consistent waves keep the kids amused, while a cable car provides panoramic views of the whole area.
Quiet Beach
Calm waters in the bay provide ideal swimming and stand-up paddling conditions on a beach where men and women are segregated.
Stella Maris Monastery
Perched on the side of Mount Carmel, the founding convent of the Carmelite Order has scenic coastal views and an ornate interior filled with biblical imagery.
Our pick of the best Downtown Haifa Hotel Deals
Colony Hotel Haifa
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
Golden Crown Haifa
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Via Maria Boutique Suites
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Hotel Botanica- Limited Edition By Fattal
Reviewed on 10 July 2025
The Schumacher Hotel Haifa
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2024
Templers Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Haifa
German Colony
Unique features of German Colony include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Haifa Museum of Art or Shkolnik Art while you're exploring the area.
Wadi Nisnas
Visitors to Wadi Nisnas like its museums and historical sites, and Chagall Artists House is a sight worth a stop.
Hadar HaCarmel
Shopping, gardens and coffee shops are some highlights of Hadar HaCarmel. Make a stop by Israel National Museum of Science Technology and Space - Madatech or Talpiyot Market while you're exploring.
Bat Galim
While visiting Bat Galim, you might make a stop by sights like Bat Galim beach and Quiet Beach.
Carmel Center
Gardens, waterfront views and shopping are just a few things travellers enjoy about Carmel Center. Check out Panorama Street or Haifa Cinematheque while you're exploring the area.
Vardia
While Vardia isn't home to many top sights, Horev Center and Panorama Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
