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Whether you are just visiting Israel for a few months and looking to sublet an apartment or if you are thinking of living here for a little longer, there is no question about it, the only city worth living in is Tel Aviv. Not that I don’t love and appreciate the holiness of Jerusalem or the quietness you can find in one of the northern cities, but still no matter how much I think about it Tlv is the only place for me.Thank god, my husband, who is originally from a kibbutz up, feels the same way…

But even when you decide to stay within the boundaries of Tlv, you still need to know where to settle. I moved out of my parent’s house five years ago and since then I’ve lived in 4 apartments, each in a different area. If you look at a map of the city its hard to believe that just a mile distance away there is are completely different neighborhoods with a totally different mix of people and atmosphere.

I don’t want to be over dramatic, but where you choose to live, or more accurately where you are able to find an apartment (since prices in this city have become impossible) will affect your life in Tlv extremely.

So read this post very carefully and try to find the right spot for you…

Shenkin St. - Rotchild Boulevard
This neighborhood is the coolest place to live in, end of story! If you can find a decent apartment on the boulevard itself maybe in one of the famous Bauhaus buildings, you are substantially increasing your chances of being in the right circle. Everybody that’s anybody lives here and they all meet around the coffee place in the middle of the Boulevard. If you’re single this is also the place for you, something about the area just shouts out mingling and partying. About 90% of the time, when walking around in the neighborhood you’ll find yourself talking to some complete stranger and sometimes even ending up staying for a beer at the local Armadilo Bar or at the very trendy Cantina restaurant.Ben Gurion Boulevard - Dizengoff St.
If you are in serious relationship or if you’ve already tied the knot, but you still want a lively city feel, this is the area for you. Here the tempo is low and everything is a on the calm side, but nevertheless you know you are in the center of town. The Ben Gurion Boulevard is usually filled with dogs, baby strollers and bike riders, the sun is always shining and you can find yourself sitting around here for hours just enjoying the slow movement of the city around you. I moved here from the Rotchild area about a year ago, just after I got married, adopted a dog (Gucci) and bought a bike and I’m still getting used to the change… Yehuda Macabi St.
If your looking for a flat around Yehuda Macabi, you might as well admit it, you’ve gotten a little old…you’re now have different priorities in life, more space, fresher air and you want to be close to the Tlv’s only green lung, Hayarkon Park. But at least you’re still smart enough to understand that you should never ever leave Tlv. Also there are few other perks included when living around here, you’re close to Kikar Hamedina (See my 5 favorite shopping areas in Tlv), there are a lot of fun coffee shops and the streets are certainly cleaner then other area of town.Hayarkon St.
First of all when I say Hayarkon I mean the north side of the Yarkon St, secondly let me be clear, the only reason to live here is the beach. You are literally two minutes walking distance from the sea and this means you have to take advantage of this. The Yemenite Vineyard
To live here you have to be an old fashion type of person because this neighborhood is stuck in the 1930’s. The streets are very narrow, all the buildings are low raisers and the balconies are just amazing. Also the Carmel Market is very dominant in the air, its smells and noises take over the whole area and give the place a very laid back open feel. This is the kind of neighborhood where you can walk around bear foot and yell to a friend in the building next door. When you get hungry just drop by at Maganda restaurant for a home cooked Yamen meal.Neveh Tzedek
If you’re an artsy creative type that would normally live in some quiet village but you understand the importance of staying in the center, try to find a place around here because Neveh Tzedek is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in Tlv. The little clothing boutiques, arts stores, cafes, bakeries and lately also a few very cool bars like the Zazoo bar, are all perfectly fitted to the stylish yet very down to earth feel of the neighborhood. Also the presence of the Suzzane Dellal Center, the official dance center of Tlv, and the many performances and shows occurring in and sround it ,give the place a cultural ambiance.In conclusion, my main recommendation to you when choosing where to live in Tlv is to choose a neighborhood and not just some building on a random street because you will be missing half the fun.