The Drisco is a luxury hotel at 4-6 Auerbach Street in the American-German Colony, a historic quarter between Neve Tzedek and Old Jaffa. It is a Relais and Chateaux property with eleven room types, from the Classic Single up to the Norton Suite. The hotel sits among restored houses, and its interiors mix Ottoman-influenced details with Art Deco touches, while the lobby bar is decorated with century-old frescoes. Facilities include Daria Spa, a 24-hour gym, the Drisco Bar and the George and John restaurant, which serves modern Israeli cuisine. Free in-room Wi-Fi is available and breakfast is served daily for a fee. The hotel also offers a private history tour of the colony. It suits travelers who prefer a quiet, characterful base to a big beachside resort.
Location and getting around
The hotel is within walking distance of several neighborhoods that most visitors want to see. Elifelet light rail station is about four minutes on foot, the Suzanne Dellal Centre and the Jaffa Flea Market are each around eight minutes away, and Rothschild Boulevard is about twelve minutes. The Jaffa port is roughly seventeen minutes on foot and Carmel Market about nineteen, while the Hatachana compound and Alma Beach are within about ten minutes. That makes it a good fit for a stay built around walking.
Rooms and facilities
The setting is calm and residential rather than busy, and the rooms reflect the old buildings. Daria Spa offers massages and facials by reservation, and the gym is open around the clock. There is no pool at this property, so travelers who want a swim should plan on the beach. Breakfast is charged separately. Secured valet parking is offered for a fee with limited spaces, so ask in advance if you are driving. Check-in begins mid-afternoon and check-out is at noon, with late check-out subject to availability and a charge.
Who it suits
Couples, design lovers and travelers who want to wake up among historic streets within reach of Neve Tzedek, Jaffa and the White City. It is less suited to families who want a pool and a kids’ club, or to guests who want to step directly onto the sand. Light sleepers should ask about quieter rooms, and anyone interested in the neighborhood’s story may enjoy the private history tour.
Why stay here
- ✓Daria Spa
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Drisco Bar
- ✓George and John restaurant
- ✓Breakfast served daily for a fee
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Valet parking for a fee
- ✓Private history tour of the colony
Good questions
How close is The Drisco to Neve Tzedek and Jaffa?+
The Suzanne Dellal Centre and the Jaffa Flea Market are each about eight minutes on foot, and the Jaffa port is roughly seventeen.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
No pool is available at this property. It has a spa and a 24-hour gym, and the beach is a short walk away.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is served daily and is charged separately. Check your rate type when you book.
