The Scots Hotel

This hotel is located close to the lake shore near the historical center of Tiberias. It occupies several buildings, and the rooms in the old Doctor House, despite probably having old-fashioned interior facilities, are, in my opinion, preferable as they fully capture the atmosphere of the place. The hotel offers excellent views of the Kinneret (the Sea of Galilee), the Holon Heights on the opposite bank, and lush greenery in the hotel’s garden, creating a memorable impression. The property features its own pool and spa facilities, including various massage treatments. It also boasts excellent dining options in the hotel restaurants and wine bar. The service is of a high standard. Overall, it’s a good choice for a short vacation and a convenient base for exploring the Galilee region.

If you’re looking for a quiet, classy yet cozy hotel with amazing food, a relaxing spa, and incredibly welcoming staff — this is the place. From the moment we booked with Sharbel, we knew it would be special. On arrival, Peter welcomed us with cold apple juice and warm hospitality. The hotel blends historic charm with modern elegance, and the room had a beautiful view of the Kinneret. Dinner and breakfast were both delicious — I had the best omelet from Salim! The spa was peaceful, Tal was kind, and the pool area was clean and quiet. The gardens are perfect for a stroll or relaxing. Don’t miss reading the story behind the hotel — it’s just as special as the stay.

Nice size clean room, comfortable bed, good shower. Buffet breakfast and dinners were wonderful. Staff was very professional and friendly. There was an art gallery/shop but we did not have time to stop in. We stayed two nights and for our purposes this hotel was great. I have no complaints. We were with a large group touring Israel so did not spend much time at hotel.

We just returned home from Israel where we spent three nights of our trip a the Scots Hotel in Tiberias. It's a beautiful historic property with several separate stone buildings. Our room itself didn't have a view of the sea but the hotel is situated right across the street from the Galilee so every time you walk out onto the lushly landscaped grounds you can admire the view of the sea. The pool area is gorgeous as well. Across the street there is also a promenade you can walk on with some shops, etc. We stayed in the building called "Doctor's House" on the second floor. It was so pretty and sweetly decorated in accordance with the style of the time (a comfy four-poster king bed, hardwood furniture, a divan and table as well as a desk). There's a Nespresso machine in the room as well as a filtered drinking water machine that dispenses hot and cold water. The bathroom was nice and spacious. We really enjoyed the included breakfast and dinner buffet every day which was quite excellent. There was a huge variety of food and everything was delicious. The dining area was spacious and tranquil. We only encountered a larger tour group on one night of our stay. The rest of our time there we only only saw independent travelers. Even on the night that the larger group was there, it wasn't too crowded. There are three large seating areas. Service was always professional and friendly, from the front desk to housekeeping to the bellmen. Everything was as it should be. We really loved our time at The Scots. We're very glad to have stayed there as we had heard from friends that there are not very many nice hotels in the Galilee area. This one was perfect and we would definitely recommend!

This is a unique and extraordinary place. In the midst of historic Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee stands this hotel, built in the 19th century as a Christian hospital and now an elegant and lovely hotel. The rooms in either of two of the original buildings are wonderful (there is also a modern additional building with rooms). The reception, restaurants and spa are also in lovely original buildings. The service is excellent and the food is delicious. And a number of holy sites are nearby. Highly recommended if you are going to the Galilee area.

Perfect location on Sea of Galilee. Rooms very comfortable and buffet quality good. Breakfast can be crowded when it opens but give it 15 minutes and you’re fine. Separate wine cave very enjoyable. Pool is great, didn’t try the gym. Perfect place to stare at the lake and scenery and explore from.