Tel Aviv on Shabbat: what is open and what to do
What to expect in Tel Aviv on Shabbat: transport, markets, beaches, cafés and restaurants, plus easy ideas for a Friday evening and Saturday from Florentin.
Local guide
Nachalat Binyamin and the Jaffa Flea Market
Two of Tel Aviv's best browsing spots are close to Florentin: the Nachalat Binyamin arts and crafts fair, and the vintage shops and cafés of the Jaffa Flea Market. Both reward an unhurried visit.
Nachalat Binyamin
A pedestrian street with an arts and crafts fair on Tuesdays and Fridays. Handmade jewellery, ceramics, prints and gifts, with cafés on the street.
The Jaffa Flea Market
Antiques, vintage furniture, clothes and second-hand finds, mixed with restaurants, bars and cafés in the old streets near Jaffa's Clock Tower.
Old Jaffa nearby
Combine the flea market with the old port, the stone alleys and the sea views of Old Jaffa.
Getting there from Florentin
Jaffa is a short walk or bike ride from the hotel. Nachalat Binyamin is further north, near the Carmel Market, and is easiest by bike or taxi.
Good to know
Opening hours vary by shop and many close on Saturday. Check before you go.
More local guides
Cafés and food in Florentin
Where to eat and drink in Florentin, Tel Aviv: coffee on Zevulun Street, Levinsky Market bites, casual dining and late-night bars, all close to the hotel.
Tel Aviv for couples
Ideas for a romantic weekend in Tel Aviv from Florentin: rooftop sunsets, Neve Tzedek walks, Jaffa at dusk, relaxed dinners and quiet mornings.