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Israel Short Term Rentals Association

ISTRA. The Home of Israeli Hospitality

Israel’s national trust and hospitality infrastructure.

ISTRA brings together Israel’s leading property management companies, hosts, and accommodation providers to establish a binding standard of quality, protect the industry, and provide safe accommodation solutions in both routine and emergency situations.

Leading Israel’s Decentralized Accommodation Sector

ISTRA – The Trust Infrastructure of Israeli Hospitality

ISTRA is the only professional organization that brings together property managers, professional hosts, and property management companies across Israel. Our mission is to build a local layer of trust by connecting guests, hosts, and decision makers through rigorous standards of transparency, accountability, and professionalism.

We work closely with government ministries, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Tourism to regulate the industry and secure the business future of our members.

In both routine and emergency situations, ISTRA serves as a strategic national resource, as demonstrated by our immediate mobilization to accommodate more than 15,000 evacuees following October 7.

For Guests: Security, peace of mind, and an Israeli quality standard ensuring protected rooms and transparent pricing.

For Hosts: Legal and regulatory protection, a professional home, and a booking platform with fair commission rates.

For the State: A strategic partner in market regulation, local tax collection, and the development of a national emergency accommodation infrastructure.

Trust Begins at Home

Clarity creates confidence

Book a Vacation Rental Directly from Our Hosts

Know exactly what you are getting, where you will stay, and how much it will cost. No hidden fees and no surprises. Simple, transparent, and secure.

How Much Will It Cost?

Clear, Final Pricing
No hidden cleaning fees or foreign booking commissions.

What Do Other Guests Say?

Verified Reviews Reliable feedback from guests who have already stayed at the properties.

How Will You Communicate?

Personal Service in Hebrew Fast, human support on the ground before and during your stay.

Who Is the Host?

Real Israeli Hosts Professional property managers and genuine hosts you can trust.

The ISTRA Quality Mark

Safety and National Standards Verified properties with protected rooms, safety standards, and accommodations suitable for Shabbat observance.

Where Will You Stay?

Complete Transparency 100% verified photos and accurate information about the property and its surroundings.

ISTRA Leadership Leading Responsible Hospitality

The People Behind
Israel’s Hospitality Infrastructure

A team of entrepreneurs, property managers, and industry professionals driven by a shared mission to formalize the sector, protect hosts, and provide the public with a safe and reliable hospitality experience.