Penthouse vs. Studio: Which Or Hakerem Apartment Is Right for Your Tel Aviv Stay?
Or Hakerem operates two apartments on Hakovshim Street, in the heart of Kerem HaTeimanim — but they are quite different in size, character, and ideal use. This guide compares them directly so you can book the one that fits your trip.
The Short Answer
- Choose the Luxury Penthouse if you're traveling as a family or group (up to 6), want a private rooftop jacuzzi and BBQ terrace with sea views, and value space and a sense of occasion.
- Choose the Spacious & Cosy Apartment if you're a couple, solo traveler, or small group (up to 4), want excellent value two minutes from the beach, and are staying medium to long term.
Both are in the same historic building, in the same unbeatable location. The difference is scale and experience.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Luxury Penthouse | Spacious & Cosy Apartment | |
|---|---|---|
| Guests | Up to 6 | Up to 4 |
| Bedrooms | 3 | 1 (open-plan studio) |
| Bathrooms | 3 | 1 |
| Standout feature | Private rooftop jacuzzi, BBQ, sea views | Renovated studio, steps from the beach |
| Best for | Families, groups, special occasions | Couples, solo, medium/long stays |
| Floor | Top floor + private rooftop | 1st floor |
The Luxury Penthouse: Space and the Rooftop
The penthouse is the flagship. Three bedrooms and three bathrooms make it genuinely comfortable for a family or a group of friends, and the kitchen is fully equipped for cooking real meals rather than just reheating.
But the reason people book it is the rooftop terrace. You get a private jacuzzi, a BBQ area, and a panorama of the Tel Aviv coastline — your own outdoor space above the city, not a shared amenity. It's the kind of feature that turns a trip into a memory: sunset on the terrace, dinner on the BBQ, the lights of the city below.
Book the penthouse if:
- You're traveling with family or a group
- You want to celebrate something — an anniversary, a milestone, a reunion
- Outdoor space and a view matter to you
- You'll cook and entertain during your stay
The Spacious & Cosy Apartment: Value and Location
The studio is a fully renovated apartment on the first floor of the same historic, Ottoman-era building. It's a smart, well-designed open-plan space: a queen bed, a convertible sofa near the entrance, a mini-kitchen with everything you need, and a clean modern bathroom.
What makes it special is the combination of value and position — you are two minutes on foot from Banana Beach and the Carmel Market, in a genuine Tel Aviv neighborhood, at a price well below a comparable hotel. It's particularly well suited to medium and long stays: remote workers, people relocating, or anyone spending a few weeks in the city.
Book the studio if:
- You're a couple, solo traveler, or small group
- You're staying a week, a month, or longer
- You want the location without the premium of the penthouse
- You value a simple, well-run, comfortable base
What They Share
Whichever you choose, you get the same fundamentals:
- Location: Hakovshim Street, Kerem HaTeimanim — 400m to Carmel Market, 600m to Banana Beach. (More in our neighborhood guide.)
- Direct-booking savings: up to 15% cheaper than Airbnb or Booking.com when you book direct.
- Responsive hosting and optional concierge services — grocery delivery, airport transfers, and more.
- Shabbat-friendly setup on request — see our guide to Shabbat-friendly stays.
Still Not Sure?
If your dates and group size could work for either, tell us what matters most — view, space, budget, length of stay — and we'll recommend the right fit. Get in touch or check live availability and pricing for both on the reservation page.
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