Simcha Leah's Bed & Breakfast

If you stay at Simcha Leah's in the Artists' Quarter you will have a breakfast cooked by one of the best vegetarian cooks in Safed.

Location

Simcha Leah's is in Korczak Street, a quiet pedestrian street in the heart of the Artists' Quarter. Stepping down from the street into a pleasant courtyard the guest room is off to the side of the main house.

The Room

The room's stained glass door ushers you into a beautiful restful space decorated in Safed blue. Tastefully furnished with twin beds, the room also has a couch which opens out into another two beds. A trundle bed and a portable crib are available if required. There is also plenty of room for your entire holiday wardrobe in the spacious inlaid-wood closet. With thoughtful matching linens, beautiful pictures on the walls as well as little touches like candles, incense holders and an oil burner you can feel very spoiled staying with Simcha Leah.

The Arab style dome ceiling adds to the atmosphere with the overhead fan keeping the room cool in summer while the thick walls help it to stay cozy in winter.

There is a microwave, a fridge and a kettle, so you can warm up snacks, keep things cool or make a hot drink. A comfortable table and chairs together with a wifi connection also make it easy for you to use your laptop. As well as the normal tea and coffee most zimmers provide, Simcha Leah offers her guests a selection of herb teas, popcorn, cookies and chocolates.

The Bathroom

The private bathroom has both a shower and a tub and Simcha Leah provides a lovely choice of soaps, shampoos and lotions so you can really spoil yourself.

The Courtyard

Sit under the grapefruit tree in one of the low deck chairs outside your room enjoying the courtyard and if you look carefully, you may see a turtle hiding in the garden, or Simcha Leah's cat and dog sunning themselves or resting in the shade.

Simcha Leah

Simcha Leah originally comes from the Boston area, and began running her B&B shortly after making Aliyah in1996. As well her zimmer, she runs spinning classes at the local gym, makes sushi for clients for Shabbat and is always busy raising her family.

Booking

Simcha Leah's is open all year round and most of her clients come by word of mouth. She is very flexible and you can even bring small pets by prior arrangement. She aims to give people a quiet getaway at affordable rates in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. You only have to read her guest book to see how satisfied her clients are, with many of her guests coming back year after year.

The best way to book is by email.

Rates

Rates start at 300shks per night for the room (for 1 or 2) with 50shks per person per night for each additional guest. The excellent breakfast is served in the courtyard in summer or in your room in winter. There is a 10% discount for repeat visitors and if you book for 7 nights you only pay for 6.

The rate for Shabbat (i.e. Friday night/Saturday) is 350shks for 2, and there is no breakfast, but Simcha Leah offers pastries for Shabbat morning if requested or if you prefer you can order her delicious home-made sushi (25shks for 8 pieces).

Contact

Simcha Leah by Email: simla@zahav.net.il or phone 04 692 5258 cell phone: 0509 555 827