The 1934 Bauhaus building was restored in 1994 in order to open a hotel. In 2003, the area, rich with Bauhaus architecture, became a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, thus cementing the significance of the The Diaghilev within the city. A few glimpses inside The Diaghilev and it's not hard to imagine that the hotel was designed and conceptualized by a creative. It may be named after and inspired by Sergei Diaghilev, but its owner has given it a creative character of its own. While local and traveling creatives flow in and out of the space, the decor, rotating eclectic art on the walls, and general community vibe can be appreciated by almost anyone. 

The Diaghilev has a convenient location less than two blocks east of Rothschild Boulevard on Maze Street. It's within walking distance to the boulevard's upscale cafes, restaurants, and bars, as well as Sarona Market. 

• Seven-minute drive or 14-minute walk to King George Street
• Seven-minute drive or 14-minute walk to Dizengoff Street
• 10-minute drive or 14-minute walk to Carmel Market
• 10-minute drive to Rabin Square
• 10-minute drive or 15-minute walk to Sarona Market
• 12-minute drive to the nearest beach and boardwalk
• 15-minute drive to Old Jaffa 
• 17-minute drive to Tel Aviv Port
• 28-minute drive to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport

The Diaghilev’s 54 rooms are happily huge, with eclectic furniture that feels both stylish and lived-in. Expect local art displayed on the walls, numeric code locks, and different Bohemian-style fabrics in each room. The furniture is modern without being pretentious, and big windows let in lots of natural light. All rooms come with kitchenettes that include large wet bars with a sink, mini-fridge, and kettle (there are no cooking facilities). 

Superior Suites start off with either two double beds or a queen bed in separated and snug bedroom area, 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and (usually homemade) decor elements like wine bottle lamps and sock-wrapped tables. Superior Suites with Balconies add a balcony with wicker seats plus a Nespresso machine, while the Premium Suites knock the TV up 10 inches, have a king-size bed, and city views off the balcony. Family Suites have either one bedroom with a king bed and two sofas in the living room or one room with a queen bed and another room with two single beds, plus an ensuite bathroom. These units are usually located on the lower floors. Air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi come standard, and most units come with Nespresso machines. 

Organic toiletries are made from herbs grown on a farm in Jerusalem. There’s also Dead Sea bath salts, homemade soaps, and hairdryers, terrycloth bathrobes, and slippers. 

The Diaghilev’s features are what set it apart from other hotels. While guests can expect standard upscale perks like 24-hour reception, a concierge service, free Wi-Fi, and a restaurant that delivers room service, there are also features that focus on community and creativity. 

The hotel’s HaSadna is a workshop area that was purpose-built to host hands-on activities, seminars, and events. This room is large, industrial, and a blank canvas to be used as the renter sees fit. A wall of glass windows bring in lots of natural light and gives views of the outside wooden deck with overgrown landscape. The lofted Hub space hangs over the lobby and features concrete slabs that function as a free co-working space for guests. It’s a great way to mingle with locals who have memberships to use the space. The hotel is also a fantastic spot to check out artwork from Israeli artists whose work is hung throughout the hotel and rotated out twice a year. 

The Backstage Bar and Bistro is the small, casual eatery and coffee shop where guests can grab breakfast (for a fee) or easy, healthy meals like salads and sandwiches. Room service is available. In addition to growing herbs and vegetables for the bistro, the rooftop is also home to semi-private lounge space. Underground parking is available for an extra daily fee.