Pimpinella
Ron's tip: he's there all the time.
A neighborhood of craftsmen
Florentin is named after David Florentin, a Jewish investor from Salonika whose company bought the land in the 1920s. The first residents came from Salonika, Bulgaria, Turkey, North Africa and Bukhara.
They built workshops on the ground floor and lived above them, and many buildings still look that way.
By the 1960s the area was run down. From the 1990s artists and students discovered it, and a TV series named after the neighborhood made it famous across Israel.
Living in Florentin
Homes are mostly small apartments in older buildings, lofts in former workshops, and a growing number of new builds. Many residents are young and rent.
To be honest about it: Florentin is loud, especially on weekends, the building stock is mixed, and not every older building has a shelter. If that is fine with you, you live in the middle of the city with the sea a short bike ride away. The Red Line of the light rail stops at Elifelet station, on the edge of the neighborhood.
Florentin suits buyers who want to live in the middle of things and value character over quiet. If you have young children and go to bed early, Ron would rather show you another neighborhood.
What to do in Florentin
- Street art on Vital Street and Florentin Street.
- Levinsky Market: spice shops, delis and gazoz. Come hungry.
- Friday afternoon, when the streets celebrate before Shabbat.
- The courtyard of the Romano building, with Eyal Shani's restaurant.
- A drink at Pimpinella, Ron's favorite bar.
Ron's favorites
Where Ron goes in Florentin
Spice shops on Levinsky Street
Ron's tip: Name des Ladens folgt
Hemda Flowers
Ron's tip: go early on Friday.
Café Levinsky 41
Ron's tip: every glass looks different.
Florentin in pictures
What it costs
New build₪63,600≈ $20,800
Existing₪54,500≈ $17,800
FAQ
Questions about Florentin
What is Florentin known for?
For street art, bars, the Levinsky Market and its history as a neighborhood of workshops. It is often called Tel Aviv's most creative district.
Is Florentin a good place to live?
If you like being in the middle of things, yes. It is lively and close to the sea. It is also loud, and the quality of buildings varies a lot.
How much does an apartment cost in Florentin?
Around ₪54,500 per m² for an existing apartment and ₪63,600 for a new build (≈ $17,800 and $20,800). Median of registered sales, Israel Tax Authority (nadlan.gov.il), as of October 2026. Details in the price overview.
What to do in Florentin?
See the street art on Vital Street, eat your way through the Levinsky Market, join the Friday afternoon crowd and end the evening at a bar like Pimpinella.
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