Vardia Travel Guide
Haifa
Popular places to visit
Haifa Port
View the cargo and cruise ships scuttling around the largest seaport in Israel from the viewpoint at the top of Mount Carmel.
Baha'i Gardens
Elegant terraces and sculptures stand beside the colorful floral layouts and palm tree rows in the enormous Hanging Gardens of Haifa that commemorate the Báb.
Bat Galim beach
A children’s playground and consistent waves keep the kids amused, while a cable car provides panoramic views of the whole area.
Quiet Beach
Calm waters in the bay provide ideal swimming and stand-up paddling conditions on a beach where men and women are segregated.
Stella Maris Monastery
Perched on the side of Mount Carmel, the founding convent of the Carmelite Order has scenic coastal views and an ornate interior filled with biblical imagery.
Dado Zamir Beach
Surfing and dancing are among the regular activities on this beach with a lively promenade, an amphitheater and a toddler’s pool.
Top hotels in Vardia
Dan Panorama Haifa
Dan Properties all over Israel are the best hotels with excellent management.
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
The Dan Carmel Hotel
Everything was nice but the trouble with the room that we needed to buy another room because of 2 babies undee one year.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Leonardo Plaza Haifa
On the beach.
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Crowne Plaza Haifa by IHG
The staff is very friendly and helpful. Clean. Nice breakfast. Good location. Amazing view.
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025
Carmel Forest by Isrotel exclusive
Property and service were outstanding. The food was also amazing.
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Colony Hotel Haifa
the best breakfast we had for long time , great location , really nice hotel
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vardia
Carmel Center
Gardens, waterfront views and shopping are just a few things travellers enjoy about Carmel Center. Check out Panorama Street or Haifa Cinematheque while you're exploring the area.
Hadar HaCarmel
Shopping, gardens and coffee shops are some highlights of Hadar HaCarmel. Make a stop by Israel National Museum of Science Technology and Space - Madatech or Talpiyot Market while you're exploring.
Wadi Nisnas
Visitors to Wadi Nisnas like its museums and historical sites, and Chagall Artists House is a sight worth a stop.
German Colony
Unique features of German Colony include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Haifa Museum of Art or Shkolnik Art while you're exploring the area.
Downtown Haifa
Gardens, waterfront views and coffee shops highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Haifa. Make a stop by Haifa Museum of Art or Shkolnik Art while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Bat Galim
While visiting Bat Galim, you might make a stop by sights like Bat Galim beach and Quiet Beach.
