The Prima City Hotel is a practical mid-range hotel on Mapu Street in the heart of the Tel Aviv promenade district, with 96 rooms and an on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also has a coffee shop, a bar, a terrace and meeting rooms. The beaches are about two minutes away on foot, with Gordon, Frishman and Banana all within easy reach, and Ben Yehuda Street is just as close, so cafés, shops and the sea are on your doorstep. There is no pool, spa or gym, and the hotel does not offer parking, so it fits travelers who want a central, fairly priced base and plan to spend the day out and about.
Location and getting around
The front door is a couple of minutes on foot from Gordon Beach, Frishman Beach and Banana Beach, and about five minutes from Bograshov Beach. Ben Yehuda Street is two minutes away, and Dizengoff Street, Rothschild Boulevard and the Carmel Market can be reached on foot, by bicycle or in a short taxi ride. The long beach promenade leads south toward Old Jaffa, which is a good walk for the evening.
Rooms and facilities
The hotel has an elevator, a 24-hour front desk, concierge and porter services, laundry and dry cleaning, free Wi-Fi in rooms and beach towels, which is useful for a short stay. Breakfast is served at the restaurant, so you can start the day without searching for a café. Parking is not offered, so if you are driving, ask the hotel or look for a nearby public car park before you arrive.
Pets are not allowed. Check-in is in the afternoon and check-out is at eleven, with late check-out available for a fee, subject to availability. Check when you book for rate types that include breakfast.
Who it suits
First-time visitors, couples and groups of friends who want to be in walking distance of beaches and nightlife, and travelers who prefer a straightforward hotel to a boutique one. The restaurant and bar are useful on Friday evening when some places close, and the concierge can help with bookings for Jaffa walking tours and day trips. If you want a pool, a spa or a gym, one of the larger hotels in this guide will suit you better.
Making the most of a stay
Use the beach in the morning, walk to the Carmel Market for lunch and return to the terrace in the evening. If you plan to explore the White City architecture, Rothschild Boulevard is a pleasant walk away, and the hotel's central position makes it easy to come back for a rest in the middle of the day.
Why stay here
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Coffee shop and bar
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Meeting rooms
- ✓Concierge
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Beach towels
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
How far is the Prima City Hotel from the beach?+
Gordon, Frishman and Banana beaches are each about two minutes on foot.
Is there parking?+
The hotel does not offer parking, so ask before you arrive or look for a public car park nearby if you are driving.
Is breakfast served at the hotel?+
Yes, the on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Check your rate type when you book to see whether breakfast is included.
