A boutique inn and artist residency housed in an Ottoman stone building in the heart of Old Acre
About
Open to the public since April 2016, Arabesque comprises two beautifully restored and renovated Ottoman buildings in the ancient city of Acre (Akko/Akka) on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel. The property is owned by the father-and-son team of Evan Fallenberg and Micha Fallenberg – Micha serves as manager of Arabesque – and is staffed by locals.
Nearly 300 years old but with some stones dating back nearly one thousand years to the Crusader period, Arabesque boasts two Great Halls – one with a baby grand piano – and chef’s kitchens for events; cozy courtyards and a trickling savil fountain; and seven rooms with unique features, like high vaulted ceilings, original stone walls, tile floors, antique furniture and artwork. All rooms have the amenities of a modern hotel room (TV, a/c, comfortable furnishings, a kitchenette).
Neighborhood
Arabesque is situated in the very middle of the Old City and is less than five minutes’ walk to the suk (market), the Crusader Knights’ Hall, the Templar Tunnel, the Al Jazzar Mosque, the Turkish bathhouse, the port, and all the other major tourist attractions. The twisting alleyways and city ramparts are fun to wander at any hour, and we invite you to explore and lose yourself.
You’ll never be more than a few minutes from our doorstep.
The central location of Arabesque also means that you will be a part of the neighborhood and not apart from it.
Our Vision
While Arabesque is a charming and unique place to spend a few nights and days in Acre, it is much more than just a small boutique hotel. It is our mission to have Arabesque serve the local community by making it a venue for cultural events; promote local talent, by hosting musical, literary, artistic and culinary events featuring local artists; welcome artists of all kinds from the city, the region and the world as they pursue artistic projects; and host private events of all kinds that promote dialogue through the arts.
The population of the Old City of Akko – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is mostly Muslim, but the project itself has been a labor of love shared by Muslims, Jews and Christians alike. At Arabesque we view art and culture as a unifying factor, even – or especially – in a region of contention like the Middle East.
Hotel Rooms
The Peacock Room
Deluxe Suite
Arabesque main building.
Stone walls, arched ceiling, antique furniture, triple-arch bathroom with rainforest shower, TV, wifi, coffee/tea, a/c. 40 sq mtr. With queen-size bed and two Moroccan sofas that open to 4 single beds, this room sleeps 2-6 guests
The Vine
Deluxe Queen Room
Arabesque main building.
Stone walls, arched ceiling, antique furniture, rainforest shower, TV, wifi, coffee/tea, a/c. 30 sq mtr. With queen-size bed and Moroccan sofa that opens to two single beds, this room sleeps 2-4 guests
The Green Room
Superior Queen Room
Arabesque main building.
Stone walls, arched ceiling, antique furniture, rainforest shower, TV, wifi, coffee/tea, a/c. 30 sq mtr. With queen-size bed and Moroccan sofa that opens to two single beds, this room sleeps 2-4 guests.
The Balcony Room
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
Arabesque annex.
Stone walls, Ottoman and Moroccan touches, balcony overlooking the courtyard, wood-beam ceiling, double-head shower, TV, wifi, coffee/tea, a/c. 35 sq mtr. With queen-size bed and Moroccan sofa that opens to two single beds, this room sleeps 2-4 guests.
The Moroccan Room
Suite
Arabesque annex.
Stone walls, Ottoman and Moroccan touches, wood-beam ceiling, double-head shower, TV, wifi, coffee/tea, a/c. 40 sq mtr. With queen-size bed and two Moroccan sofas that open to four single beds, this room sleeps 2-6 guests.
The Ottoman Room
Superior Queen Room
Arabesque annex.
Stone walls, Ottoman and Moroccan touches, wood-beam ceiling, TV, wifi, coffee/tea, a/c. 30 sq mtr. With queen-size bed and Moroccan sofa that opens to two single beds, this room sleeps 2-4 guests.
The Little Room
Deluxe Double Room
Arabesque annex.
Stone walls, Ottoman and Moroccan touches, wood-beam ceiling, double-head shower, TV, wifi, coffee/tea, a/c. 20 sq mtr. Queen-size bed. Sleeps 2 guests.
External Rooms
Zidan saharai
The suite is located in the heart of the old city, a short walk from all the important sites in the city.
The suite features stone walls and high arches, classic tiled floors, a spacious living room and bedroom, and an attached Turkish bath and overhead shower for two.
The suite offers free wireless internet access, air conditioning, an espresso machine and a refrigerator.
150 meters from Mervesk
The suite is suitable for a couple to six people.
Loft in the wall
The loft is located inside the Acre walls, next to the harbor in a short walking distance from all the important sites in the city.
Through the window, you will be able to observe the amazing view from Acre all the way to Haifa.
the place can accommodate up to 4 people, A double bed in the bedroom, and an additional couch for a couple in the living room. The ceiling is vaulted with the ancient Acre’s local stone, giving the place an authentic and calm feeling.
The suite offers free wireless internet access, air conditioning, an espresso machine, and a refrigerator.
200 meters from Arabesque.
Dalla
Located near the market in the heart of the old city, a short walk from all the important sites in the city.
In the suite, you can enjoy the pool, a small waterfall, and a dry sauna. the suite creates an intimate and romantic atmosphere. Suitable for couples only. kids and infants are not allowed.
150 meters from Arabesque.
The suite offers free wireless internet access, air conditioning, an espresso machine, and a refrigerator.
Arabesque apartments
Two rooms, 130 meters from Arabesque.
Apartment 1 is suitable for a couple only, a bright and intimate room.
The second room is suitable for up to 4 people. With a double shower and a waterfall that you can sit under.
The two rooms share a common kitchen and balcony.
You can book both rooms together or just one of the rooms.
Each apartment offers free wireless internet access and air conditioning. with the shared kitchen containing an espresso machine and a refrigerator.
Booking
Gallery
Acre
The Hotel
The Rooms
Programs
Artist Residencies
Arabesque offers residencies to writers, translators and other artists for the purpose of creating or polishing work in an accommodating and inspirational setting. Participating artists are provided with one of our suites, each of which is equipped with a writing table, for several weeks. Other work venues include the courtyards and the Great Rooms, as well as a wealth of beautiful locations around Acre itself. During residencies, Arabesque is closed to other overnight guests. Arabesque residencies are by invitation only; there is no application process at present.
GUEST ARTISTS 2018:
Briar Grace-Smith; screenwriter (New Zealand)
Eleanor Reissa; actor, playwright, director (US)
Nurit Yarden; photographer (Israel)
GUEST ARTISTS 2019:
Ben Shields; writer (US)
Daniel Baylis; writer, photographer (Canada)
Hans Maarten van den Brink; writer (Netherlands)
Cultural Programming
Our mission is for Arabesque to serve the local community and our hotel guests by hosting musical, literary, artistic and culinary events featuring local and international artists. We are open to ideas and collaborations.
Private Events
Arabesque is the ideal location for private, family, corporate and institutional events. With two adjacent Ottoman buildings, Arabesque offers a number of options depending on the size, needs and interests of the group. Two Great Rooms (with well-equipped kitchens and courtyards) and a rooftop terrace may be used for catered meals with local chefs as well as seminars, workshops, screenings and celebrations with a creative twist. Local musicians and artists are available to enhance the atmosphere and provide entertainment and enrichment. Events may be supplemented with spa treatments, local tours of the historical sites and markets, a stone-carving workshop or boat trips from the nearby marina.
Arabesque can comfortably accommodate groups for a variety of event styles depending on the occasion and season. We will be happy to work with you to create an event tailored specifically to your needs that makes excellent use both of Arabesque and of Acre itself.
Attractions
Restaurants in Akko
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g297736-Acre_Northern_District.html
Ghattas- Turkish bath
https://www.ghattasbath.com/home
Mañana- marine experience
http://www.yacht-manyana.com/%D7%93%D7%A3%20%D7%94%D7%91%D7%99%D7%AA
The Bahá’í Gardens
http://www.ganbahai.org.il/en/
Ferry Akko-Haifa
http://www.akko.org.il/en/Ferry-from-Akko-to-Haifa-
The Old City of Akko (information)
Western Galilee Now(information)
http://www.westgalil.org.il/homepage/
Treasures of the Galilee (information)
http://www.ozrothagalil.org.il/index.aspx?LangID=1
Rosh Hanikra Grottoes
http://www.akko.org.il/en/Rosh-Hanikra-Tourist-Site-
Extreme park Akko
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Elharizi 11/270, Old Acre, Israel
