Business Hotels Near Former Sde Dov Airport
Business travellers who search for Sde Dov should know first that the north Tel Aviv airfield closed in 2019 and that its domestic routes now leave from Ben Gurion. What remains useful is the location: the hotels on this page sit between the Tel Aviv Port, the beaches of the northern seafront and the Diamond District on the border with Ramat Gan. Six properties qualify for a work trip, with business centres or business facilities, and most add an airport shuttle: Tal By The Beach, Grand Beach Hotel, Dan Tel Aviv, Herods, Hotel Indigo and Leonardo Plaza City Tower.
North Tel Aviv combines a working city and a seaside one. The Tel Aviv Port, near the mouth of the Yarkon River and the former Sde Dov airfield, mixes restaurants and offices, while Ben Yehuda Street and Nordau Boulevard lead into dense residential neighbourhoods. To the east, the towers of the Diamond District on the Ramat Gan border host offices and the Israel Diamond Exchange, and the long Mediterranean promenade runs south from Metzitzim Beach to Frishman and Gordon.
Where to stay near the airport
Where to work near the old airfield
A business hotel in this part of Tel Aviv lets you combine meetings in the city with a quick run to Ben Gurion, now the airport for every flight that once used Sde Dov. Four of the six hotels here list an airport shuttle, and two sit inside or near the Diamond District, the cluster of towers where much of the city's corporate activity is concentrated. I would choose first by the location of your meetings, seafront or Diamond District, then by the shuttle and the rating.
Closest to the former runway and the Tel Aviv Port, two hotels stand a short walk from Metzitzim Beach. Tal By The Beach - an Atlas Boutique Hotel has the best rating on this page, 9.2 from 1,561 reviews, with a business centre, a fitness centre, a restaurant, an airport shuttle and bright rooms, some with sea views and some with kitchens for longer assignments. Grand Beach Hotel, a high-rise rated 7.6 from 2,306 reviews, adds a seasonal rooftop pool, a buffet restaurant, free breakfast and an airport shuttle, and stands near Ben Yehuda Street and Nordau Boulevard, two main axes of the northern city.
Hotel Indigo Tel Aviv - Diamond District by IHG is the natural choice when your meetings take place in the Diamond District itself. This five-star hotel, rated 8.4 from 1,146 reviews, offers colourful rooms and elegant suites, a restaurant, a spa, a rooftop outdoor pool, a fitness centre, full-service laundry and free Wi-Fi, and it describes amenities designed for business travellers. Leonardo Plaza City Tower, also rated 8.4, from 3,720 reviews, adds an airport shuttle to an outdoor pool, a spa and several dining options, and presents itself as well suited to business travellers seeking an upscale stay.
Dan Tel Aviv Hotel is the classic seafront address for a work trip with a little more comfort. This five-star hotel near Frishman Beach has a business centre, a fitness centre, a bar, two restaurants, a spa and two seawater pools, with an airport shuttle for transfers, and holds 8.6 from 2,876 reviews. It suits executives who receive clients at the hotel and want a dining room that does not require a taxi. I would book it when the trip mixes meetings in central Tel Aviv with an evening on the promenade, and the shuttle keeps the run to Ben Gurion simple.
Herods Tel Aviv is the most reviewed hotel on the page, with 8,420 opinions and an 8.4 score, and its description lists business facilities alongside a pool, a spa, a fitness centre, a bar and a restaurant. Complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi are included, and Gordon Beach is a five-minute walk away. It does not mention an airport shuttle, so I would plan a taxi or a train to Ben Gurion. For a team trip where several colleagues stay together, its size and the volume of positive feedback make it a reliable option between the port and the city centre.
A traveler's takeFor a business trip near the former Sde Dov Airport, I would choose Tal By The Beach - an Atlas Boutique Hotel: its 9.2 rating is the best of the six, it has a business centre and an airport shuttle, and Metzitzim Beach is a short walk away for an early run before meetings. If your appointments are in the Diamond District, my advice is Hotel Indigo, which saves the daily crossing of the city.
Business9.2Tal By The Beach - an Atlas Boutique Hotel
Modern hotel steps from the beach with sea-view rooms and an airport shuttle
Why guests love itTal By The Beach is a contemporary hotel with bright rooms, some with sea views, a short walk from Metzitzim Beach. It has a restaurant, a fitness centre and a business centre, an airport shuttle, kid-friendly amenities and some rooms with kitchens. Guests rate it a very high 9.2 across more than 1,500 reviews. I would choose it for a beach-side city stay for families or business travellers.
Business8.6Dan Tel Aviv Hotel
Upscale beachfront hotel with two seawater pools and a full-service spa
Why guests love itThe Dan Tel Aviv is a five-star hotel a short walk from Frishman Beach. It has two seawater pools, a spa, two restaurants, a bar, a fitness centre and a business centre, plus an airport shuttle. Guests rate it 8.6 across more than 2,800 reviews, and the facilities suit families as well as business travellers. I would pick it for a beachfront city stay with an airport transfer, rather than for a quiet retreat away from the city.
Business8.4Herods Tel Aviv
Upscale beachfront hotel with a pool, spa, and complimentary breakfast
Why guests love itHerods Tel Aviv is an upscale hotel with bright rooms and suites, an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, a fitness centre, a bar and a restaurant. Complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi are included, and Gordon Beach is a 5-minute walk away. Its 8.4 from 8,420 reviews is strong. I would choose it as a beachside Tel Aviv base for leisure or business, where the pool, the spa and the walk to the sea matter more than an airport link.
Business8.4Leonardo Plaza City Tower
Upscale city tower with a spa, outdoor pool, and airport shuttle
Why guests love itLeonardo Plaza City Tower is listed as kid-friendly, and its facilities back that up for a family stay in the Tel Aviv area. The outdoor pool is the obvious draw for children, the varied dining options make mealtimes easy, and parents can book time in the spa. The airport shuttle removes the need to arrange a taxi with luggage and kids, which is the main practical benefit before or after a flight.
Business8.4Hotel Indigo Tel Aviv - Diamond District by IHG
Refined 5-star hotel with a rooftop pool and spa in the Diamond District
Why guests love itA rooftop outdoor pool is what I would highlight for families at Hotel Indigo Tel Aviv in the Diamond District, a refined five-star with colorful rooms and elegant suites. Suites give a family more space, the restaurant keeps dinner simple, and parents can use the spa or the fitness center. Full-service laundry helps on a longer trip and Wi-Fi is free. Guests rate it 8.4 across more than 1,100 reviews, a solid score for a city hotel.
Business7.6Grand Beach Hotel
Rooftop pool, buffet dining, and a short walk to the beach
Why guests love itThe Grand Beach Hotel is a high-rise hotel a short walk from Metzitzim Beach and Ben Yehuda/Nordau Boulevard. It has a seasonal rooftop pool, a buffet restaurant, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an airport shuttle. Guests rate it 7.6 across more than 2,300 reviews, and it suits families and business travellers. I would pick it for an easy city-and-beach stay with a transfer, and I would not expect a quiet, secluded setting.
Good to know
- 1Book your flights through Ben Gurion: Sde Dov Airport closed in 2019 and no longer has scheduled service.
- 2Stay at Hotel Indigo Tel Aviv - Diamond District if your meetings are in the Diamond District, to avoid crossing the city every day.
- 3Choose Tal By The Beach for a long assignment, since some rooms include a kitchen and the hotel has a business centre.
- 4Ask about the airport shuttle when booking Tal By The Beach, Grand Beach Hotel, Dan Tel Aviv or Leonardo Plaza City Tower, as all four list one.
- 5Plan a taxi or a train to Ben Gurion from Herods Tel Aviv, which does not mention a shuttle.
- 6Use the rooftop pool at Grand Beach Hotel between meetings, but check the season, because it is only open part of the year.