Lev Ha’ir literally means, the heart of the city, and this neighborhood is the center of Tel Aviv. Its boundaries are: King George Street in the northwest, Begin Road and Carlebach Street in the east, Ben-Zion Avenue and Marmork in the north, Allenby Street in the southwest and the southern part of Rothschild Boulevard in the south. This neighborhood is a popular residential area for couples.
Neve Tzedek is considered a very trendy, artsy neighborhood. It has avant-garde design stores, fashion boutiques and handicraft shops, as well as a weekly farmers’ market in HaTachana, a restored railway station. Trendy European restaurants sit alongside stylish bistros, and many of the area’s al fresco cafes turn into live jazz bars and cocktail lounges at night.
Florentine is known for its hipster vibe, with bohemian cafes and laid-back bars with craft beer and live jazz bands. Vendors sell bureka filo pastries and falafel at Levinsky Market, which is also known for its spice stalls.
Old North (Tsafon Hayashan) is an upscale neighborhood. It is known for its nightlife with classy Mediterranean bistros and sea-facing cocktail bars as well as dance clubs. The Old North includes the lively Tel Aviv Port, a long boardwalk lined with chic cafes, swimming beaches and mainstream fashion boutiques draw the daytime crowd. Dizengoff Street is known for its luxury Israeli designer brands.
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Ramat Aviv is a neighborhood in the north-west Tel Aviv area on the northern side of the Yarkon River, and east of Namir Road. Ramat Aviv has a good selection of shops and restaurants, as well as the Ramat Aviv Mall which has over 140 shops, including luxury boutiques. Ramat Aviv has ample greenery, with several parks dotted throughout the neighborhood and alongside the riverbank. Tel Aviv University is located nearby which enhances the vibrant and youthful culture. Ramat Aviv is a popular area among expats in Tel Aviv, given its residential character and good access to the city center. Driving to the city center can take approximately 10-20 minutes and 20-40 minutes by bus.
Bavli is a neighborhood in central Tel Aviv, Israel, bounded by Hayarkon Park on the north, Ayalon highway to the east, Namir road to the west, and Park Tzameret to the south. Due to its proximity to both the city center and the park, it is considered a mostly upper middle class neighborhood, with a majority of older couples and families living within the area. The Jerusalem Post has called Bavli “one of the most iconic quarters of Tel Aviv”, due in part to its enclosed nature.
Lamed, also Tokhnit Lamed or Shikun Lamed is a residential neighborhood located in the northwestern part of the city. A 2016 poll, by Walla! News, ranked Lamed as Israel’s most beloved urban neighborhood.
Hadar Yosef is a residential neighborhood of Tel Aviv, located in the northeastern part of the city. The neighborhood is located to the north of the Yarkon River and near the National Sport Center – Tel Aviv.
