Hotels in Jerusalem are found in a destination nicknamed “The Holy City”. The western world’s holiest and most contested city, Jerusalem was once considered the center of the world. Known for its museums, walls, gates, parks, gardens, churches, synagogues, mosques, tunnels and markets, Jerusalem lies between the Dead Sea (eastward) and Mediterranean Sea (westward). According to the New Testament, Jerusalem is where Jesus Christ was crucified and resurrected. Although the precise location of Jesus’s crucifixion is unknown, it is believed to be near either the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (likely outside the original city walls) or The Garden Tomb. The general site of Jesus’s crucifixion is referred to as Golgotha, or “place of the skull” in Aramaic, and also Calvary. Bethlehem, Jesus’s birthplace, is about 5.5 miles south of Jerusalem. Jerusalem main attractions include Mahaneh Yehudah Market (street market), Church of the Holy Sepulchre (4th-cantury Basilica / Jesus potential tomb / resurrection site), Malcha Shopping Mall, Al-Aqsa Mosque (linked to Muhammed), The First Station (19th-century train station – shops, restaurants, concerts, events), The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem (zoo), The Israel Museum, Jerusalem (art museum), Yad Vashem (museum), Gethsemane (olive garden – Christian historical site), Sacher Park (city’s largest park – basketball courts, picnic areas, playground, track, dog run), Israel Aquarium, Western Wall (ancient wall – sacred site of Jewish prayer), Zion Gate (Old City – medieval gate built 1540), Derech HaGefen (Italian restaurant), Tower of David (Medieval citadel / history museum), The Garden Tomb Jerusalem (ancient tomb / gardens – potential Jesus resurrection site), Teddy Stadium (33,000-seat sports / events arena), Montefiore Windmill (1857 windmill – neighborhood views, visitors center, wine tastings), Jerusalem Theatre (performing arts theater), Pais Arena (stadium), Zion Square (public plaza – shops, eateries, street performers), New Gate (arched / crenelated stone gate / Christian passageway), Ammunition Hill Heritage Site (museum), Sataf (national forest / old agricultural area – olive / almond trees, vines, paths), Cafe Yehoshua, Hansen House (1887 asylum – art shows, concerts, café), Menachem Begin Heritage Center (heritage museum), Jerusalem Park, Church of Saint John the Baptist (12th-century church / cave where John the Baptist was born), Church of the Visitation (site of Mary Magdalene’s visit to John the Baptist’s mother), Via Dolorosa (notable street – believed to be the path Jesus took to his crucifixion) and Church of Princess Elizabeth (Russian Orthodox church). Jerusalem’s main airport is Ben Gurion Airport. Keep in mind that rideshare service such as Uber does not operate in Jerusalem due to strong opposition from taxi unions, legal challenges and regulatory issues, so the best way to get around is probably via rental car. Ben Gurion Airport car rental agencies are subpar but include Hertz and Car Rental Tel Aviv. Taxi is another option. Central-eastern Old City contains several of the city’s holiest places. Church of the Holy Sepulchre, for example, was built nearly 2,000 years ago, demolished in 1009, and rebuilt circa 1048. When in The Holy City, remember that modest attire should be worn, especially in holy places. Heightened security is typical at the airport. Airport paperwork (passport / Electronic Travel Authorization – ETA) should be kept secure and handy upon arrival / departure. Road signs generally are displayed in Hebrew, English and Arabic lettering. Jerusalem’s currency is the Israeli Shekel, cars travel on the right-hand side and the drinking age is 18 years old. It’s recommended to exchange foreign currency for Shekels, as exchange rates in places like hotels and restaurants can be high. Hotels in Jerusalem make for an inspiring 3-day (or so) stay at a bucket list destination. Before we get to hotels in Jerusalem, let’s take a look at some more background information on the area to help you along the way.
Jerusalem’s first settlement (3000 BC) was located near Gihon Spring (aka Fountain of the Virgin / Saint Mary’s Pool). Under Canaanite rule, Jerusalem developed into a fortified city with high walls to protect its water system. An archive written on clay tablets, the Late Brone Age Amarna letters document Jerusalem as being a vassal of Ancient Egypt. The Israelite period began around 1000 BC, when King David captured Jerusalem from the Jebusites. The First Temple, or Solomon’s Temple, was built by David’s son King Solomon. Jerusalem was capital of the United Kingdom of Israel and the Kingdom of Judah prior to being captured by the Neo-Babylonian Empire circa 586 BC. The Babylonians destroyed the First Temple and exiled the Jewish population. After the fall of Babylon in 539 BC, when the Persians defeated the Babylonians, Cyrus II of Persia (Cyrus the Great) allowed the Jews to rebuild Jerusalem and its temple. The Second Temple period lasted from about 516 BC to 70 AD. After the conquests of Alexander the Great in 332 BC, Jerusalem fell under Hellenistic rule. Roman general Pompey captured Jerusalem in 63 BC and brought it under the Roman Republic rule. Herod I (Herod The Great) expanded the Second Temple to include the Western Wall. Judaea’s Roman governor, Pontius Pilate sentenced Jesus Christ to be scourged and crucified for posing a threat to Roman authority. Roman soldiers affixed a sign on the cross above Jesus that read “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews” in three separate languages. According to the Gospel of John, a Roman soldier pierced Jesus’s side to be sure that he had died, and blood and water gushed from the wound. Tensions between the Jews and the Roman Empire lead to the First Jewish Revolt (70 AD) and the Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 AD), both of which resulted in Roman victories. Thereafter, Jews once again found themselves banned from the city. Jerusalem became a center for Christian pilgrimage during the Byzantine period. Roman emperor Constantine the Great supported the construction of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which was built in 335 AD. The Rashidun Caliphate conquered Jerusalem in 638, around which time the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque were built. Jerusalem changed hands several times during the Crusades. In 1099, the city was captured by Crusaders, followed by Saladin in 1187. Jerusalem remained under Islamic control until 1517, when it became part of the Ottoman Empire. After the 1948 Arab–Israeli War between Israel and the Arab League, Jerusalem was divided between Israel and Jordan. The 1967 Six-Day War between Israel and a coalition of Arab states (Egypt, Syria, Jordan) resulted in an Israeli victory. Subsequently, The Golan Heights, The West Bank and The Gaza Strip became occupied by Israel.
Jerusalem is home to around 980,000 “Jerusalemites”. Set on a plateau between the Mediterranean and Dead Seas, The Holy City is surrounded by the Judean Mountains. While both Israel and Palestine claim Jerusalem as their capital, these claims are contentious. Jews, Muslims and Christians all deem the city a holy site, with historical remnants from all three religions preserved to this day. One of the world’s oldest cities, Jerusalem has been attacked 52 times, captured / recaptured 44 times, besieged 23 times and destroyed at least twice. Around 3.5 million tourists visit Jerusalem annually. Jerusalem’s climate is hot-summer Mediterranean. Summer (August) highs stay around 85 degrees Fahrenheit, while January winters are around 53 degrees. Additional points of interest are St. Elijah Monastery, Mamilla Mall (shopping street), Old City Walls, Temple Mount, Jaffa Road (western Jerusalem main thoroughfare), Bible Lands Museum and International Convention Center. Local foods include falafel, shawarma, pita, hummus, bagels, halva (candy), kanafeh (noodle-like pastry dessert) and bourekas (pastry). Popular drinks are arak (potent anise-flavored liquor), Tubi 60 (citrus liquor), sachlav (cream drink with vanilla and rose-water), limonana (frozen mint lemonade) and iced coffee. With a little background information on the area, we’re ready for hotels in Jerusalem that will help make for an enlightening experience.
Stay Jaffa Jerusalem
37 Yaffo St.
Zion Square
Stay Jaffa Jerusalem boasts free WiFi, city views, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, fully-equipped kitchens, washing machines and hairdryers. Tmol Shilshom (Kosher restaurant), shanty (restaurant), ברוך (bar), Mike’s Place (sports bar), The Red Lady (bar), Bizzart Studios Tattoo and Body Piercing (tattoo shop), Hagoren (wine bar), Barood (restaurant), Metáphora – Art Cafè, Rosenfeld Toy’s (toy store), Katsefet (ice cream shop), Burgers Bar (hamburger restaurant), Moris Grill Bar (bar & grill), LA-WAFFLE (Kosher restaurant), Star1 gym (gym), Fishnzon (bar), Andalucia Cocktail Bar (tapas restaurant), Hummus Eliyahu (Mediterranean restaurant), Other Side (record store) and more are in the area.
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- Zion Square
- רחבת הדקלים
- Daniel Garden
- Bezalel Fair
- Moshe Baram
- Tower of David Museum
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Within 1 mile:
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- Rockefeller Museum
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Within 1.2 miles:
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- Garden of Gethsemane
- Israel Museum
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- Rachel’s Tomb
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Within 9 miles:
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- Al Manara Square
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Stay Jaffa Jerusalem is 25 miles from Ben Gurion Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Designer One-Bedroom): $564
Cost per person (five people): $112
Lady Stern Jerusalem Hotel
Jaffa Street 204
Wohl Rose Park
Lady Stern Jerusalem Hotel features a bar, free WiFi, private parking, air conditioning, desks, flat-screen TVs, balconies, buffet, vegetarian or vegan breakfast and 24-hour front desk staff who speak Arabic, English, French and Hebrew. Shemesh Café, Hummus Yafo (restaurant), Chenvani Bschuna (grocery store), Eshtanur (Kosher restaurant), BeerBazaar (bar) and more are nearby.
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- Wohl Rose Park
- HaBustan HaSefaradi
- Sharizli Park
- Hanna Garden
- Jerusalem Central Bus Station
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Within 1.1 miles:
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- Shrine of the Book
- Holyland Model of Jerusalem
- Israel Museum
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Within 1.5 miles:
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- Tower of David Museum
- Montefiore Windmill
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Within 1.6 miles:
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- Jerusalem Botanical Garden
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Within 2 miles:
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- Garden of Gethsemane
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Within 6 miles:
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- Manger Square
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Lady Stern Jerusalem Hotel is 24 miles from Ben Gurion Airport.
Approximate cost per night: $336
Jerusalem Hotel
East Jerusalem, Antar bin Shadad Street , 4
Damascus Gate
Set in a 19th-century Arabic mansion, Jerusalem Hotel has air conditioning, free WiFi, a garden, a bar, a restaurant, flat-screen TVs, Middle Eastern décor, hairdryers, balconies, a buffet breakfast and free private parking. You’ll find Al- Mihbash (restaurant), St Etienne (monastery), French School of Biblical and Archeological Research (graduate school), Fish Restaurant, Olive Restaurant (Middle Eastern restaurant), The Garden Tomb Jerusalem (garden), Mood Restrauant, Zedekiah’s Cave (historical place) and more in the vicinity.
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- Damascus Gate
- The Garden Tomb
- Mordechai and Esther Garden
- Daniel Garden
- Jaffa Gate
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Within 1 mile:
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- Montefiore Windmill
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Within 1.6 miles:
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- Jerusalem – Yitzhak Navon Train Station
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- Holyland Model of Jerusalem
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Within 3.1 miles:
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- Yad Vashem
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Jerusalem Hotel is 25 miles from Ben Gurion Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Family Room): $341
Cost per person (five people): $68
Mamilla View- Suites & Apt Hotel
26 בן סירא
Daniel Garden
Offering air conditioning, free WiFi, a restaurant, fully-equipped kitchens, flat-screen TVs, hairdryers, mini-bars, coffee machines, electric tea pots, à la carte, continental or Italian breakfast and bicycle and car rental service, Mamilla View- Suites & Apt Hotel is found near Central to the Needs of Smoking Inc. (tobacco shop), Sam Salem Tours (tour operator), Be Tea House (collectibles store), Chanut Wine (wine bar), Mian Noodles (Asian restaurant), Capricorn Bar (karaoke bar), Y.A. Fine Art Gallery (art gallery), Mirror Bar (bar), Rabbit Hole (cocktail bar), Aso Studio & Salon (restaurant), SynnCoffee (coffee shop), Tacos Luis (Mexican restaurant), Sarah’s Tent Gallery (art gallery), Good Life Tattoo Shop (tattoo shop), Sira Yoga (yoga studio), Ben-Sira Hummus (Israel restaurant), The Sira Pub (pub), Cafe Sira (cafe), Bar Zabotinski (pub), Burger Market (burger restaurant), Coffee Nadi (coffee shop), Ruhan (bar), Anthony’s Pizza (pizza restaurant), Mazkeka (pizza restaurant), שושנה בר (bar) and more.
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- Daniel Garden
- רחבת הדקלים
- hakubiot
- Independence Park
- Park Tedy
- Montefiore Windmill
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Within 1 mile:
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- Garden of Gethsemane
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Within 1.2 miles:
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- Israel Museum
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- Jerusalem Botanical Garden
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Within 9 miles:
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- Ramallah Bus Station
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Mamilla View- Suites & Apt Hotel is 25 miles from Ben Gurion Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Three-Bedroom Townhouse): $681
Cost per person (six people): $113
Biazi Hotel
Kfar Bar’am 26 Street
Sakker Garden
Biazi Hotel provides express check-in/out, a shared lounge, free WiFi, a terrace, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, kitchenettes, safety deposit boxes, hairdryers, coffee machines, balconies and garden views. Sacher Park, Al Dente (Italian restaurant), Nissan Nativ Acting Studio (drama school), Shalom Falafel (falafel restaurant), Kol Rina Synagogue, StudioAYO (AyoYoga – yoga studio), Kiyor Studio for Ceramics & the Arts (arts studio), סלו משה (bar), barbachar (pub), Belinda’s Cafe, Y Cafe, Gan Sipur Café and more are within range.
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- Sakker Garden
- בוסתן נרקיס
- HaBustan HaSefaradi
- Wohl Rose Park
- Bezalel Fair
- Sir Charles Clore Hill Gardens
- Jerusalem – Yitzhak Navon Train Station
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Within 1.8 miles:
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- Garden of Gethsemane
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Within 4.4 miles:
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- Rachel’s Tomb
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Biazi Hotel is 25 miles from Ben Gurion Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Three-Bedroom Townhouse): $259
Albi Hotel
6 Korazin Street
Sharizli Park
With à la carte breakfast, free WiFi, a terrace, a hot tub, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-bars, coffee machines, desks, hairdryers, balconies and city views, Albi Hotel is close to Biazi Hotel.
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- Sharizli Park
- Sakker Garden
- Moshe Baram
- Moshe Salz Garden
- Jerusalem Central Bus Station
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Within 9 miles:
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- Al Manara Square
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Albi Hotel is 25 miles from Ben Gurion Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Family Suite): $476
Cost per person (four people): $119
Golda Vacation Rentals
12-14 Koresh Street
Independence Park
Golda Vacation Rentals has free WiFi, panoramic views, air conditioning, balconies, flat-screen TVs, kitchens and free sim cards upon request. Nearby are Iron Gym (gym), Cosmetics On Lincoln (beauty salon), St. Rosary Monastery (church), Beber’s Place (sandwich shop), Kehilat Renanim Synagogue (Orthodox synagogue), Heichal Shlomo – Jewish Heritage Cente (heritage building), MY KALA (fashion designer), Sheyan (Asian restaurant), ROGA Massage Center (spa), Paris Square (historical landmark), Terra Sancta College (seminary), Flower Shop Mishael (florist) and more.
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- Independence Park
- Daniel Garden
- רחבת הדקלים
- Jaffa Gate
- Tower of David Museum
- Damascus Gate
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Within 1 mile:
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- Garden of Gethsemane
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Within 1.3 miles:
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- Israel Museum
- Shrine of the Book
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- Manger Square
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Golda Vacation Rentals is 25 miles from Ben Gurion Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment): $398
Cost per person (five people): $79
Azzahra Hotel
A-Zahra 13, 91190
Rockefeller Museum
Housed in a 19th-century building, Azzahra Hotel has free WiFi, free parking, flat-screen TVs and an international restaurant. Nordic Café, Istanbul Samer Turkish Restaurant, You Burger Jerusalem (restaurant), Ilayan sweets (dessert shop), Israel Antiquities Authority (archaeological museum), Rockefeller Archaeological Museum (archaeological museum) are in the vicinity.
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- Rockefeller Museum
- The Garden Tomb
- Mordechai and Esther Garden
- Damascus Gate
- Orson Hyde Memorial Garden
- Garden of Gethsemane
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Within 1.2 miles:
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- Montefiore Windmill
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- Yad Vashem
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Azzahra Hotel is 26 miles from Ben Gurion Airport.
Approximate cost per night: $230
The Nest
24 Hakfar Stairs St.
Rabinovich Garden
A 19th-century stone house, The Nest has a garden, a fruit orchard, free WiFi, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, bathrobes, a hairdryer, a fully-equipped kitchen and a furnished terrace. You may find Ein Karem (tourist attraction), ALYN Hospital, Yosi Levi Minimarket (grocery store), פוטו ענתיקה (portrait studio), Church of Saint John the Baptist (Catholic church), חצר עין כרם (Kosher restaurant), MyRide (adventure sports), בחפץ כפיה (tourist attraction), Convent of the Sisters of Zion (Convent), Studio Arcadia Ein Kerem (restaurant) and more in the vicinity.
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- Rabinovich Garden
- Yad Vashem
- Mexico Park
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Within 1.1 miles:
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- Haim Herzog Garden
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Within 1.7 miles:
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- Jerusalem Biblical Zoo Train Station
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- Jerusalem Botanical Garden
- Holyland Model of Jerusalem
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- Montefiore Windmill
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- Rachel’s Tomb
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The Nest is 23 miles from Ben Gurion Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Holiday Home): $465
Cost per person (six people): $77
Above The Spring
Ma’ale Ha’achsania Street Ein Karem
Mexico Park
Above The Spring provides a garden, a balcony, air conditioning, free WiFi, free private parking, a terrace, city views, a flat-screen TV and a fully-equipped kitchen. In the area are Mary’s Spring (tourist attraction), Tempio Della Visitazione (Basilica), Targ Center, Music Center (cultural center), Deir Rmasa (church), Bustan Ein Kerem (community garden) and more.
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- Mexico Park
- Rabinovich Garden
- Haim Herzog Garden
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Within 1.1 miles:
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- Stone Garden
- Denya Park
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Within 1.2 miles:
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- Yad Vashem
- Mount Herzl
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Within 2.6 miles:
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- Shrine of the Book
- Israel Museum
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- Jerusalem Central Bus Station
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Within 4.7 miles:
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- Garden of Gethsemane
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Above The Spring is 23 miles from Ben Gurion Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Three-Bedroom Apartment): $299
Diana’s B&B
10 Hulda HaNeviah Street, Musrara
Mordechai and Esther Garden
A traditional stone house in the historic Musrara neighborhood, Diana’s B&B has kosher breakfast, free WiFi, a laptop, a safety deposit box, a TV, a hairdryer, a washing machine, a tumble dryer, city views, a shared kitchen, a kettle, tea and coffee making facilities and a terrace. In the area you’ll find Hummus Ikermawi (restaurant), Museum of Underground Prisoners (historical place museum), The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (Cathedral) and more.
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- Mordechai and Esther Garden
- Damascus Gate
- Daniel Garden
- The Garden Tomb
- Park Tedy
- Rockefeller Museum
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Within 1.5 miles:
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- Shrine of the Book
- Israel Museum
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- Holyland Model of Jerusalem
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Within 30 miles:
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- Wadi Mujib River
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Diana’s B&B is 25 miles from Ben Gurion Airport.
Approximate cost per night: $188
The American Colony Hotel
1 Louis Vincent Street
Orson Hyde Memorial Garden
With a swimming pool, gourmet restaurants, landscaped gardens, a high-tech fitness center, free WiFi, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, Italian bed linen, designer bathroom amenities, a bar, a patio and a business center, The American Colony Hotel sits near Cellar Bar Jerusalem, Al-Hakawati Theatre (cultural center), Sarwa Street Kitchen (restaurant), St George’s Garden Bistro (Middle Eastern restaurant), Coffee & Toast (restaurant), Fishel’s Shnitzel (restaurant), Hummus and Di (restaurant) and more.
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- Orson Hyde Memorial Garden
- Via Dolorosa
- Garden of Gethsemane
- Western Wall
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Within 2 miles:
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- Holyland Model of Jerusalem
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Within 6.1 miles:
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- The Milk Grotto
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- Khalil Sakakini Cultural Center
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The American Colony Hotel is 25 miles from Ben Gurion Airport.
Waldorf Astoria
26-28 Agron Street
Jaffa Gate
Housed in a building with Greco-Roman, Gothic and Ottoman motifs, Waldorf Astoria has 2 restaurants, free WiFi, air conditioning, 46″ smart LED TVs, pay-per-view channels, mini-bars, coffee machines, slippers, bathrobes, an Israeli buffet breakfast, a kosher restaurant, a tapas bar, a huge dividable ballroom and a large foyer for cocktails and pre-function events. Billabong Board Shop, Huvy’s Gallery (art gallery), 1868 (restaurant), Centre Mondial du Judaïsme Nord-Africain (heritage museum), HAMIFFAL (bar), Baha’s Burger (hamburger restaurant) and more.
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- Jaffa Gate
- Mamilla Open Mall
- Time Elevator
- The Great Synagogue
- Damascus Gate
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- Garden of Gethsemane
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- Rachel’s Tomb
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Waldorf Astoria is 25 miles from Ben Gurion Airport.
Approximate cost per night (David Tower suite): $1,320
Cost per person (three people): $440
Mishkenot Haoma
1 רחוב זבולון המר 10 קומה
Shrine of the Book
Mishkenot Haoma has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a balcony, a kettle, air conditioning, private parking, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, a washing machine and a sun terrace. Ima Restaurant, Gush Katif Museum (history museum), Neria Studio (clothing store), Shemesh Café, Eshtanur (kosher restaurant), Pretty Things Styling (stylist), International Convention Center, Dorot Rishonim (synagogue), Chabad of Kiryat HaLeom & Jerusalem Gateway, Gan Sipur Café, Sacker Park, Zeviller Rebbe Grave Site, Supreme Court of Israel, Tzipora Express (restaurant), Waffle Factory (restaurant) and more are in the area.
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- Shrine of the Book
- Jerusalem Central Bus Station
- Mahne Yehuda Market
- Knesset
- The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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Within 1.8 miles:
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- Western Wall
- Dome of the Rock
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- Garden of Gethsemane
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- Manger Square
- Church of the Nativity
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- Khalil Sakakini Cultural Center
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Jerusalem Center 5BR Apartment is 24 miles from Ben Gurion Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Deluxe Apartment): $413
Cost per person (nine people): $45
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So there they are, hotels in Jerusalem that will help make for a memorable experience. We hope you have found this information valuable and most of all, that you enjoy your time in Israel!