Yafo (Jaffa), Israel — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

Ancient port and city in Tel Aviv, Israel.

History

Jaffa, also called Japho, Joppa or Joppe in English, is an ancient Levantine port city which is part of Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, located in its southern part. The city sits atop a naturally elevated outcrop on the Mediterranean coastline.

Restaurants & places to go

האקליפטוס

Regional, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 18:00-23:00; Sa 20:15-23:00 · the-eucalyptus.com

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מחניודה

Mediterranean, Regional, Restaurant · Mediterranean/Regional restaurant · machneyuda.co.il

Indoor

You Need Coffee

Coffee Shop, Cafe · You Need Coffee Roaster location/store Features: takeaway · 78 יפו · youneedcoffee.co.il

Indoor

Burgers Bar

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-15:00; Sa sunset-24:00 Features: takeaway, kosher, step-free access · 5 הראל · burgersbar.co.il

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קפה קפה

Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 08:30-23:00; Fr 08:30-15:00; Sa 20:30-23:45 Features: takeaway · 255 שדרות גולדה מאיר, ירושלים · cafecafe.co.il

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al Liwan

Lebanese, Palestinian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · Jerusalem · facebook.com

Indoor

Angelica

Meat, Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:30-22:30; Su 18:00-22:30 Features: kosher · 4 וושינגטון, Jerusalem · angelicarest.com

Indoor

City View

Palestinian And International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Jan-Dec: Mo-Su 09:00-23:30 · m.facebook.com

Indoor

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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Yafo (Jaffa), Israel — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Yafo (Jaffa), Israel. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.