Nestled in the picturesque narrow lanes of Acre, the Efendi Boutique Hotel overlooks the historic city walls and the magnificent Mediterranean Sea beyond. The unique structure of this boutique hotel combines two ancient houses that have hundreds of years of history stored within their walls.
These houses were meticulously reconstructed and merged into one building before being converted into a boutique hotel. The Efendi boutique hotel is the fulfillment of a dream long held by Uri Jeremias, chef and proprietor of the famed Uri Buri restaurant. Complex preservation and restoration work over a period of eight years gave birth to a gorgeous, breathtaking pearl that was truly a labor of love.
Thought was invested in each and every detail of the preservation work, which was performed under the supervision of the Antiquities Authority. Artisans were specially flown in from Italy in order to undertake this delicate work, as well as the restoration of the beautiful ceilings.
Also preserved was a fresco of the city of Istanbul, which was found at the site. The fresco had been created in 1878 in honor of the new Orient Express train station.
The boutique hotel has twelve special rooms spread out over three levels, each of which has four guestrooms and a central communal salon with appealing sitting areas conducive to rest and relaxation.
Guests can also go enjoy the sea air from the large terrace on the northern side of the hotel and enjoy the scenery from one of the luxurious lounging areas. Each room has a unique style and character designed to elicit different emotions.
They contain the finest facilities and modern conveniences without sacrificing the enchanting authentic atmosphere. Sparkling Egyptian cotton linens, goose down pillows and blankets, quality towels, robes, and pampering slippers.
Marble-lined bathrooms equipped with large showers, freestanding bathtubs, and towel warmers. Amazingly comfortable king size beds, a work corner, a safe large enough to keep your laptop secure, and wireless internet access. You'll also find a rich mini-bar selection, espresso machine, and of course, an LCD TV with a DVD player.
Quality food is an inseparable part of the Efendi Hotel experience, and an especially rich culinary selection is available for the guests.
The day begins with a wonderful breakfast consisting of a selection of delicacies served in an extraordinary atmosphere – around a knights' table in a centuries-old room that dates from the early Ottoman Empire era.
Uri Jeremias, one of the hotel's owners, is best known for his famous restaurant – Uri Buri – which for years has been a "pilgrimage site" in Acre and is known as one of the best restaurants in the country. The Uri Buri restaurant is about a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The hotel also houses a quality wine bar located in a Crusader cellar, in which guests can enjoy a broad selection of quality Israeli wines in an incredible atmosphere of mystery and history.
Descending the steps into the wine bar feels like a journey through time.
Hundreds of bottles of fine Israeli wines lay next to one another in the original arches of this 900-year-old cellar, which contains remnants from the days of the Byzantine Empire.
Exquisite tapas and small appetizers are served along with the wine tastings, enabling guests to easily forget that they are in modern-day Israel and not at a Crusader feast. Tapas and wine evenings are regularly held at the wine bar, as are tastings and guidance for wine enthusiasts, conducted by the foremost sommeliers in the country.
The Uri Buri restaurant is, quite simply, an Acre institution. Housed among the walls of a 400-year-old Ottoman house on the shores of ancient Acre, this is one of the most beautiful places in the country. For over 21 years, Uri Buri has served the best fish and seafood the sea has to offer, and it is not by chance that its reputation has spread far and wide as one of the best fish restaurants in the country.
It is now a "must visit" spot among restaurants in the North. In addition to the marvelous dishes, you can also find a selection of praiseworthy Israeli wines, impressive service, and an idyllic atmosphere.
Complete your vacation experience with a variety of spa treatments to relax the body and soul. The treatments are conducted by the best, most professional treatment providers and masseurs.
Several treatments are performed in the hotel's own traditional Turkish bath, which is almost 400 years old.
The traditional bath treatment is performed on a warm platform in a marble-lined room, and begins with a gentle body peel, including cleansing of the upper layers of the skin, scrubbing with soap to enhance circulation, and muscle massage. Hot and cold water are sprinkled on the body during the treatment, which, according to the best traditional methods, uses especially high temperatures to release toxins.
The Efendi Hotel is the perfect place to conduct a wide variety of business events, and every event held at Efendi becomes a unique experience that blends culture, art, and business. The stunning view and ancient surroundings create an unforgettable impression as well as a unique, inspirational atmosphere for all guests.
The hotel's magnificent events room seats approximately 20 guests, and is equipped with the finest modern technology for the guests' convenience.
Meals and refreshments will be served during the day, ensuring that the event goes perfectly. We are happy to adapt any artistic, culinary, business or conceptual content to the nature, style, taste, and desire of the client. Turkish bath and spa treatments may also be incorporated into the event.
The Efendi Hotel is ideal for events such as conferences, workshops and seminars, brand launches, cocktail receptions, company parties, and more.
The graceful silhouette of the green-domed Al Jazzar Mosque, with its slender, 124-stair minaret, dominates the northern end of Akko's old city.
While they don’t match the scale of Haifa's strikingly steep Baha’i Gardens, these formal gardens are utterly picturesque, with meticulously tended flower beds, fountains and lawns trimmed with microscope accuracy.
Uri Buri’s offers homemade ice cream flavors along with traditional and local ingredients like cardamom, cinnamon, mint, dates, roses and Halva.
The Efendi Hotel is the perfect place to conduct a wide variety of business events, and every event held at Efendi becomes a unique experience that blends culture, art, and business.
Wandering these echoing chambers gives captivating insights into the medieval knights who once patrolled, dined and prayed here.
Dedicated to Jewish armed resistance during the British Mandate, this museum occupies a massive structure built by the Turks in the late 18th century on 13th-century Crusader foundations.
THE EFENDI HOTEL
Louis HaTshi'i StAkko, 24124Israel