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Set within 35 km of Tomb of Maimonides and 35 km of St. Peter's Church, Myrtle the Turtle Guesthouse offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Safed. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 100 metres from Artist Colony. The bed and breakfast has private entrance. At the bed and breakfast, units include a desk. Each unit comes with a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms come with a terrace and some have mountain views. At the bed and breakfast, units have bed linen and towels. The breakfast offers à la carte, American options and local specialities and cheese are being served. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Safed, like walking tours. Barbecue facilities are included at the bed and breakfast, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Mount Canaan is 6.5 km from Myrtle the Turtle Guesthouse, while Israel Bible Museum is 6.5 km away. Haifa Airport is 69 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Kosher, American


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
and
2 sofa beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Safed

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pia
    Israel Israel
    Lovely host and very responsive. She warned us about possible noise due to the prayers for the high holidays at night as we came right before Rosh Hashana, but in fact, the noise was not bad at all. Tel Aviv at any time of the year is much...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely quiet property near Artists Colony. Town very close by. Host was very helpful and friendly. Would definitely return.
  • Howard
    India India
    Perfect location! Warm and helpful. Thanks for making my stay so memorable and rewarding.
  • גיטי
    Israel Israel
    המיטות נוחות במיוחד. והמיקום קרוב לבתי כנסת לשבת ונוף מדהים
  • Marat
    Israel Israel
    Хорошее расположение в глубине старого города, легко ориентироваться по главной нижней улице и центальной лестнице в переулке. Чистота, тепло и порядок. Очень приветливая женщина встретила нас, хозяйка номера, отдельно постороенное для гостей...
  • Segal
    United States United States
    Our room at Myrtle the Turtle was so cute and comfy! We slept so well in the beds, the location is perfect, and Laurie was so helpful with fun things to do. Thank you for a lovely Shabbat in Tzfat!
  • Abi
    Belgium Belgium
    Vriendelijke host, goede locatie, gratis parking, alles perfect. Zeker om aan te bevelen.
  • Boettcher
    Germany Germany
    Freundliche hilfsbereite Gasgeberin, beeindruckende Altstadt und Umgebung
  • Pickett
    United States United States
    Beautiful location in the heart of the Artist's Quarter.
  • Evgeny
    Israel Israel
    очень удобное расположение, с балкона очень красивый вид, уютная, чистая комната, очень внимательная хозяйка

Hosted by laurie

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
laurie
Myrtle the Turtle Guest House of Safed. -- all units have 2 beds in one room plus roll-out sofabed ​-- Kosher Tzimmer in Tzfat ​--Centrally located in Tzfat's Old City --5 minute walk to commercial area --A/C --crib available Room Options: 1. Veranda Unit * Studio with 2 twin beds and a roll-out couch (2 beds) * Deck area * Kosher Kitchenette 2. Patio Unit * Studio with 2 twin beds and a roll-out couch (2 beds) * Patio area with grill ​* Kosher Kitchenette 3. Garden Unit * Studio with 1 double bed and 2 single beds * Garden area * No kitchen facilities
Laurie has been living in Tzfat for 33 years. She offers a wide range of assistance to guestroom visitors including information about where to go and what to do. Laurie worked for many years in the Tzfat Tourist Information Center and offers a free evening tour to guests to see historical Tzfat.
Tzfat's Old City/Artist Quarter features old synagogues, art galleries, archaeological excavations and many other sites.
Languages spoken: English,Hebrew

Property surroundings

Facilities of Myrtle the Turtle Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Wake-up service

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hebrew

House rules
Myrtle the Turtle Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
₪ 7 per child, per night
Cot upon request
₪ 7 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
₪ 7 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Based on local tax laws, guests with a tourist visa to Israel are exempted from paying VAT for their reservation. Israeli citizens and residents ("non tourists" as defined in the VAT law) must pay VAT. This tax is automatically calculated in the total cost of the reservation for domestic customers. For guests booking from outside of Israel, the tax is not included in the total price.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Myrtle the Turtle Guesthouse

  • Myrtle the Turtle Guesthouse is 200 yards from the centre of Safed. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Myrtle the Turtle Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Room options at Myrtle the Turtle Guesthouse include:

    • Single
    • Studio
  • Check-in at Myrtle the Turtle Guesthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Myrtle the Turtle Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.