Efendi Hotel

Overlooking the narrow atmospheric lanes of the old Arab town of Akko (Acre) and the medieval walls, and the Mediterranean Sea beyond, the Efendi Hotel is a meticulously restored 12-room boutique property created from two ancient houses.

The accommodation is accessed via a lift and spreads over three levels, each with four guestrooms and a beautiful central living room with appealing sitting areas. Each room is light, and airy, and features the finest facilities without sacrificing the authentic atmosphere. Fine Egyptian cotton sheets, goose-down pillows, thick quality towels, bathrobes and slippers compliment the luxurious marble bathrooms, restored high wooden ceilings, and amazingly comfortable king-size beds. You will also find Wi-Fi access, a minibar, an espresso machine, and LCD TV with a DVD player. Attention to detail is evident in every piece of furniture, each room’s beautifully painted cornice, and even the room keys.

Quality food is an inseparable part of the Efendi Hotel experience and is enjoyed in an atmospheric dining room dating from the early Ottoman Empire. The hotel’s impressive wine bar was built during the Crusades and has an extensive selection of Israeli vintages. The hotel’s treatment rooms and 400-year-old Turkish hammam are perfect for unwinding, as is the Efendi Hotel’s rooftop terrace with beautiful views. Completing the magical atmosphere and experience of being in old Akko is the opportunity to dine at the nearby gourmet Uri Buri restaurant and hear the regular call to prayer floating over the city’s rooftops.