What's the best neighborhood in Tel Aviv for a first time visitor?

Best area would be the "heart" of the city. Rothschild Boulevard, Montefiore Street, Neve Tsedek Streettoo. There are dozens of small boutique hotels there, as well as AirBNB choices.

Valerie, aside from Jaffa (where I live right now), I would recommend Neve Tzedek and Florentin Very cool places most especially if you're into arts. Come visit and let me know if you need any help!

Hi Valerie!

Rothschild Boulevard, Neve Tsedek Street, Yemenite Jewry Heritage Center (under construction), Jaffa Flea MarketRothschild boulevard, Neve Tsedek, Yemenite Quarter or Jaffa Flea Market area - are the coolest neighborhoods in Tel Aviv.  

Enjoy!

Brown Hotel or Airbnb :)

It all depends on your budget and what kind of vibe you're looking for. most of the hotels are located on the beach strip, from there you can either walk or take buses anywhere. You didn't mention if this is a family trip or more of young-people-into-party kinda trip.

It is simple: all the hotels are only in good areas and most of them just next by the sea shore. If you would like to take a room via airbnb.com just look at the location of the map and the best for you is something which is 5-10 minutes to the sea shore. Most of them do.

Tel Aviv is pretty small, so basically anywhere you'll stay it great. I would recommend you to find a place on Ha-Yarkon St. It's right next to the boardwalk and the beach. Also, you have a lot of options there- loads of hostels/ hotel/ rooms to rent. 

Hi valerie. I would recomend you two different neiborhood to stay.

1. Cinema Hotel. the first boutique hotel in tel aviv, in the center, near by to everywhere.

2. ALMA HOTEL & LOUNGE or Hotel Montefiore. both are new hotels in the 'white city' (the bauhaus houses). a lot of good restaurants and easy to go everywhere.

enjoy your stay.