"The Efendi Hotel in Akko, Israel, is a 12-room boutique lodging created by Chef Uri Jeremias. The hotel, which is a five-minute walk from Uri Buri Restaurant, was restored from two former Ottoman-era palaces over nine years. It features colorful ceiling frescoes, a refurbished hammam, and a 900-year-old vaulted wine cellar. The hotel offers a unique historical and cultural experience, with rooms starting from $320, including breakfast." - Sara Lieberman