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A night with history The Colony Hotel Haifa

We spent our second night at the Colony Hotel Haifa, located in the heart of the German Colony inside a beautiful building built in 1905 by the Templars, at the foot of the Bahá’í Gardens. Until 1978, the hotel functioned under the name of the Appinger Hotel, named after the German family that founded the hotel which has a such a rich history, that the more you read about it, the more intensely you feel its influence on the place’s unique atmosphere. There are 40 rooms in total, some with a balcony overlooking Ben Gurion blvd. and the Bahá’í Gardens. The design has a distinct 20 th century elegance to it, with vintage objects and sleek wooden furniture and banisters across the hotel. The dining room, the very same one in which guests dined in 115 years ago, has a wide balcony that looks out onto the city. In the mornings, there’s a rich kosher breakfast buffet (also open to non-hotel guests), and in the evenings, guests can enjoy the hotel bar located in the beautiful inner garden. From the rooftop, you’ll be able to admire views of the Bahá’í Gardens on the one side, and of the port of Haifa on the other. colony-hotel.co.il

Hanamal 24 I Photo: Anatoly Michaelo

The flea market I Photo: Nava Marton

Wadi Nisnas market I Photo: Nava Marton

enticing. The three dining areas: lounge bar, inner gallery (where art exhibitions will take place in the future), and solarium, all exude the restaurant’s unique blend of classic French hospitality and Haifan warmth. The impeccable white tablecloths and beautiful stone walls add to the ambiance’s understated elegance. hanamal24.co.il Exploring the city’s Markets | The flea market and Wadi Nisnas The flea market in Haifa is considered one of Israel most authentic, with its myriad vintage stores, street food, and colorful atmosphere. The market is open Sunday to Friday from 8am to 3pm, and on Saturdays, from 6am to 3pm, vendors from across the region come to sell their goods. Wadi Nisnas is a such a special place, still managing to retain the authentic charm of a close-knit,

Arab-Israeli neighborhood, though there are new modern buildings as well, with street art and colorful graffiti. But above all else, Wadi Nisnas possesses a truly inspiring spirit of coexistence.

The Colony Hotel I Photo: Izik Binyonski

20 ATMOSPHERE MARCH 2025