Old North (HaTzafon HaYashan)

Tel Aviv, Israel

Overall Safety
Good
3.9 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics

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Summary

Residential area north of center. Basel Square for cafes, port for restaurants. Quiet, safe, local feel.

ResidentialFamilies and dog walkersTree-lined streetsLocal feelNear beach
Details

Quiet residential neighborhood north of the center. Tree-lined streets, families with strollers, dog walkers. Basel Square has some cafes and shops. Tel Aviv Port (Namal) is at the north end with restaurants and beach access. Less touristy, fewer budget stays, more local feel. Good if you don't need to be in the middle of everything. Low crime, people jog at night here.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Excellent

Night Walking Safety

Excellent

Harassment Risk

Low

Public Transport Safety

Excellent

Pickpocketing Risk

Low

Scam Risk

Low

Police Visibility

Good

Emergency Services

Excellent

Evening Venues

Good

Solo Dining

Excellent

Drug Activity

Low

Homelessness Visibility

Low

Getting By in English

Excellent

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Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Nahat (Dizengoff location)
  • Basel Square cafes
  • Cafe Xoho

Restaurants

  • Tel Aviv Port restaurants
  • Basel Square dining
  • Ibn Gvirol restaurant row

Bars

  • Port area bars
  • Dizengoff Street bars

Other Spots

  • Tel Aviv Port (Namal)
  • Basel Square
  • Gordon Beach
Impressions & Tips

"Good for morning runs"

"More local, less tourist"

"Basel Square has brunch spots"

"Port area okay for evening drinks"

"Quieter than center"

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