Where to Stay in Jerusalem — Best Hotels by Area

Ecce Homo Pilgrim House

A pilgrim guest house on the Via Dolorosa, above the remains of the Roman Lithostrotos.

Heritage House

A hostel in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City, a walk from the Western Wall.

Austrian Hospice of the Holy Family

An Austrian hospice from 1863 on the Via Dolorosa, with a roof terrace open to visitors and a Viennese café.

Armenian Hospice

A hospice in the Armenian Quarter of the Old City.

Indian Hospice

A historic Indian hospice near Herod's Gate, in operation for centuries.

New Swedish Hostel

A hostel in the Christian Quarter of the Old City, near Jaffa Gate.

Hospice of the Order of St John

A guest house of the Order of St John in the Christian Quarter.

Gloria Hotel

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The Gloria Hotel sits right inside the walls of the Old City, just beside Jaffa Gate in the Christian Quarter, within walking distance of the Tower of David, the Western Wall, and the holy sites across the Old City's quarters. A family-run tourist-class hotel operating since the late 1950s, it pairs a historic setting with modern comfort across 100 air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms. On site there is a restaurant, a bar, meeting rooms, 24-hour reception, elevators, and free Wi-Fi.

New Imperial Hotel

A historic hotel inside the Old City at Jaffa Gate, in a building from the end of the nineteenth century.

Golden Markets Hotel

A hotel beside Damascus Gate and the markets of the Old City.

Mamilla Hotel

4.5(2985 reviews)

The Mamilla Hotel is a world-class 5-star luxury lifestyle hotel in Jerusalem. Designed by the renowned Italian architect Piero Lissoni, the hotel features a sophisticated minimalist design that beautifully contrasts with the city's historic backdrop, offering a trendy and premium urban hospitality experience.

ibis Jerusalem City Center

The ibis Jerusalem City Center sits in the heart of downtown on Zion Square, right beside the Ben Yehuda pedestrian mall and Jaffa Road. A kosher three-star Accor (ibis) hotel, it offers practical, well-priced rooms in an exceptionally central spot — within walking distance of the Old City, the Mahane Yehuda market, and the Jaffa Road light rail.

ibis Styles Jerusalem City Center

4.1(194 reviews)

ibis Styles Jerusalem City Center sits right on the Ben Yehuda pedestrian mall in the heart of downtown Jerusalem, a short walk from Mahane Yehuda Market, the Nachlaot quarter, and the light rail (about 200m away). Part of Accor's economy brand (3-star), it offers air-conditioned rooms with Wi-Fi in a fully non-smoking, wheelchair-accessible building, with a kosher Israeli breakfast buffet served on the 8th floor. The Old City and Jaffa Gate are roughly a 7 to 10 minute walk away.

The Little House in Rechavia

A boutique hotel at 20 Even Ezra Street in Rechavia, in a Jerusalem stone house built in 1929 that once served as a guesthouse. Breakfast is kosher, and Shabbat meals can be ordered in advance for an extra charge. Part of the Little House group, which also runs a branch in Baka on Yehuda Street.

Brown JLM

A boutique hotel at 41 Hillel Street, with the drawn gentleman on its stone facade. At street level is Blend 5, a bar and tree-shaded terrace open to the public as well as guests.

Brown Machne Yehuda

3.6(194 reviews)

Brown Machne Yehuda is an urban boutique hotel by the Brown Hotels chain, just steps from the Mahane Yehuda market and set on Jaffa Street in the heart of Jerusalem — beside the market's bars and restaurants and the light-rail stop, and within walking distance of Nachlat Shiva and the Jaffa Street promenade. Its industrial-chic design draws on the alleyways of the shuk, and the hotel houses the Café Bazaar restaurant serving a market-inspired buffet breakfast (and a Jerusalem dinner served to the table on Friday evenings), alongside a spa with two treatment rooms, a 24/7 gym and a spacious rooftop that operates in spring and summer.

Jerusalem Gardens Hotel

Jerusalem Gardens Hotel sits at the entrance to the city on Zeev Vilnai Street in the Kiryat Moshe neighborhood, a short walk from the light rail — just one stop from the Central Bus Station and a quick ride to Mahane Yehuda Market, Jaffa Street and the city center. It is a kosher hotel under strict mehadrin supervision (Jerusalem Rabbinate Badatz and Glatt mehadrin OU), with 180 rooms, suites and family rooms, well suited to families, groups, and Shabbat and holiday stays. The hotel also has event halls that can host up to 120 guests.

The Post Hostel

A hostel in the historic post office building on Jaffa Street in the city centre, with private rooms and dorm beds.

Herbert Samuel Jerusalem

Herbert Samuel Jerusalem sits among the alleys of the Nachalat Shiva quarter in the city center, a short walk from Zion Square, the Ben Yehuda pedestrian mall and the Jaffa Road light-rail line — with the Old City and the Mahane Yehuda market both an easy walk or short ride away. It is a 140-room luxury boutique hotel with carefully crafted Jerusalem-inspired design. Standout features include a rooftop restaurant with panoramic city views and a spa complex with an indoor pool, saunas and a gym.

Villa Brown Jerusalem

4.5(738 reviews)

Villa Brown Jerusalem is a stunning luxury boutique hotel housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century historic villa. Offering a contemporary, bold interpretation of Ottoman and colonial-era grandeur, this trendy hotel features lavish, velvet-toned interiors, romantic spaces, and an intimate atmosphere right in the heart of the city.

Leonardo Plaza Jerusalem

A large, long-established luxury hotel (269 rooms and suites) in the heart of Jerusalem's city center, on King George Street beside the Great Synagogue. From here you can walk to the Old City and the Western Wall, to the Mahane Yehuda Market and to the Ben Yehuda pedestrian mall. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a spa with sauna and jacuzzi, a gym and two restaurants.

Lev Yerushalayim

An apartment hotel on Hillel Street in the city centre, steps from the pedestrian mall and Ben Yehuda.

Arthur Hotel — an Atlas Boutique Hotel

A 54-room boutique hotel on Dorot Rishonim, on the pedestrian lane itself and steps from Ben Yehuda. Interiors drawn from the 1930s with Ottoman-style textiles.

Boutique Agripas Hotel

A boutique hotel on Agripas Street, between the city centre and the Mahane Yehuda market.

Bezalel Hotel

A boutique hotel in the Bezalel and Nachlaot area, within walking distance of the Mahane Yehuda market.

Harmony Hotel

A boutique hotel in Nachalat Shiva at the heart of the city centre, steps from the pedestrian mall.

Jerusalem Tower Hotel

A city-centre hotel on Hillel Street, steps from the pedestrian mall and Ben Yehuda.

Montefiore Hotel Jerusalem

A small boutique hotel on quiet Schatz Street, steps from King George and walking distance from the Mahane Yehuda market and the pedestrian mall.

Nucha Hotel Jerusalem

A city hotel on Ben Sira Street in the centre, a few minutes' walk from Mamilla and the pedestrian mall, on the same lane as the Sira Pub and Barouk. Part of Fattal's Colors line.

Paamonim Jerusalem Hotel

A small hotel on Agripas Street, within walking distance of the Mahane Yehuda market.

Prima Park Hotel

4.3(1830 reviews)

Prima Park Hotel sits at the western entrance to Jerusalem, between Kiryat Moshe and Givat Ram, right beside the Chords Bridge and the light rail — a short ride from the city center, the Mahane Yehuda Market and the Central Bus Station, and close to the Israel Museum, the Knesset and the government complex. Part of the Prima chain, it follows a 'locally inspired' concept themed on the Judean Hills wine country, with 217 spacious, modern-designed rooms. It offers breakfast on the green 'Tzel HaKerem' patio, a wine lounge bar and a fitness room, and is kosher under Jerusalem Rabbinate supervision with an on-site synagogue holding both Ashkenazi and Sephardic Torah scrolls.

Jerusalem Gate Hotel

3.7(1046 reviews)

The Jerusalem Gate Hotel sits on Yirmiyahu Street in the Romema neighborhood, within walking distance of the Central Bus Station, the light rail and intercity train stations, and Mahane Yehuda Market, and close to the Knesset, the Israel Museum, and the Supreme Court. It offers renovated rooms and a strictly kosher (mehadrin) chef-led restaurant with Shabbat meals, alongside a lobby, bar, and free parking at the nearby Center 1 garage.

Spirit of Herzl Hotel Boutique

A boutique hotel on Shamai Street in the city centre, themed around Herzl — comic-strip murals telling his story. Rooms for couples and family suites, walking distance from the pedestrian mall, Mamilla and the Old City.

Caesar Premier Jerusalem

A city hotel in the centre, a short walk from the Mahane Yehuda market, the convention centre and the central bus station, with a light-rail stop beside it.

Dan Panorama Jerusalem

The Dan Panorama Jerusalem sits on Keren Hayesod Street, on the edge of Talbiya and the King David area, facing Bloomfield Garden and next to the historic Yemin Moshe quarter — within walking distance of both the Old City and the downtown center. It is a four-star hotel from the Dan chain, with newly renovated rooms and a relaxed urban feel. Its standout feature is a rooftop swimming pool overlooking the city, alongside a gym, restaurants and a lobby bar.

Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem

4.5(2054 reviews)

The Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem is an ultra-luxury 5-star deluxe hotel blending Greco-Roman and Ottoman architecture with contemporary elegance. Located near the city's historic center, this world-class hotel offers grand accommodations, top-tier personal service, and an opulent atmosphere that redefines premium hospitality in Jerusalem.

Leonardo Jerusalem

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The Leonardo Hotel Jerusalem, part of the Fattal Hotels chain, is a welcoming 4-star urban hotel offering comfortable and spacious accommodations. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, classic amenities, and excellent value, the hotel provides a perfect and convenient base for exploring Jerusalem’s historic and modern landmarks.

Eldan Hotel

A hotel on King David Street, opposite the YMCA and within walking distance of Mamilla and Jaffa Gate.

The King David Jerusalem

4.6(2648 reviews)

The King David Hotel Jerusalem, the legendary flagship property of Dan Hotels, is Israel’s most prestigious 5-star deluxe hotel. Steeped in history and rich heritage since the 1930s, the iconic landmark offers majestic public rooms, world-class hospitality, and a distinguished guest list that includes kings, presidents, and global celebrities.

Theatron Jerusalem Hotel & Spa

4.3(573 reviews)

The Theater Hotel Jerusalem, part of the prestigious MGallery Hotel Collection, is a luxury boutique hotel nestled in the scenic Talbiyeh neighborhood next to the Jerusalem Theatre. Seamlessly blending upscale modern design with artistic theatrical elements, the hotel offers an inspiring, high-end hospitality experience in the heart of the city.

VERT Jerusalem by AFI Hotel

4.1(1267 reviews)

The VERT hotel (formerly the Crowne Plaza) occupies a high tower in the Givat Ram district at the western entrance to the city, overlooking Jerusalem from above. It sits a short walk from the Yitzhak Navon high-speed train station to Tel Aviv, the Binyanei HaUma International Convention Center, the central bus station and the light rail, and close to the Mahane Yehuda Market. A large, upscale hotel, it pairs business and leisure stays with a spa and wellness center featuring a pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and fitness room.

YMCA Three Arches Hotel

A hotel in the International YMCA compound opposite the King David, in the historic building whose bell tower was designed by the architect of the Empire State Building.

David Citadel

4.6(3820 reviews)

The David Citadel Hotel is a premier 5-star luxury hotel in Jerusalem, commands a flagship location overlooking the majestic Old City walls. Designed by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie, the hotel offers world-class amenities, exceptional fine dining, and unmatched upscale hospitality in the center of the city.

Inbal Jerusalem

4.6(3315 reviews)

The Inbal Jerusalem Hotel is an award-winning 5-star luxury hotel located in the heart of Jerusalem. Combining traditional Jerusalem stone architecture with modern elegance, the hotel offers refined accommodations, high-end amenities, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere reflecting the city's unique character.

Prima Kings

Prima Kings Hotel sits at 60 King George Street, in the heart of the Rehavia neighborhood and next to the Great Synagogue, a short walk from the city center, Independence Park and the Mamilla complex (about 5 minutes). A 4-star business-and-leisure hotel, it is Glatt Mehadrin kosher under the Jerusalem Rabbinate and has an active synagogue on site. Its facilities include the Mozaika resto-bar inspired by multicultural Jerusalem, a business lounge, a fitness room, and event halls and meeting rooms.

Orient Jerusalem

4.5(1525 reviews)

The Orient Hotel sits on Emek Refaim Street in Jerusalem's German Colony, within walking distance of the First Station and Liberty Bell Park and about one kilometer from the Old City. A luxury property in the Isrotel Exclusive Collection, it combines preserved historic Templer-era buildings with a modern wing and offers 243 rooms and suites. Standout features include a rooftop pool and bar overlooking the Old City, an indoor pool, and the Carmel Forest Spa.

The Little House in Bakah

The Little House in Bakah (Beit Katan BeBaka) is a 33-room boutique hotel on Yehuda Street in Jerusalem's Baka neighborhood, housed in a preserved historic Arab building from 1930 that retains its original arches and columns. Bethlehem Road with its cafes and restaurants, the Sherover Promenade overlooking the city, and the First Station complex are all a short walk away. The hotel offers free parking, a round-the-clock coffee and tea corner, and a dining room guests may use for Shabbat meals, in a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere.

Dan Boutique Jerusalem

4.5(2785 reviews)

A contemporary boutique hotel from the Dan chain, at 31 Hebron Road facing Mount Zion and the Hinnom Valley — within walking distance of the Old City, the German Colony, and the First Station (Old Turkish Railway) just across the road. It stands out for its intimate designer character, a lobby bar-restaurant, and a sun-deck looking out over Jerusalem, appealing to business and leisure travelers alike. A rich Israeli breakfast and a fitness center are on site, with the light rail nearby for reaching the rest of the city.

Villa Ba'Moshava by Brown Hotels

4.5(883 reviews)

Villa Ba'Moshava is a small, intimate boutique hotel from the Brown Hotels collection, set in the heart of the German Colony on Yehoshua Ben Nun Street, a few minutes' walk from Emek Refaim Street with its cafes, restaurants and the Lev Smadar cinema. Housed in a preserved historic Jerusalem building, it has just 24 individually designed rooms, along with a guest lounge with a library and a Jerusalem courtyard with a hot tub. Guests can also enjoy spa treatments and bicycles available for exploring the picturesque neighborhood.

Prima Royale

4.1(1277 reviews)

The Prima Royale Hotel is an upscale 4-star boutique hotel tucked away on a quiet residential street in Jerusalem's prestigious Talbiyeh neighborhood. Designed with the city's rich art, culture, and literary heritage in mind, the hotel features 133 contemporary rooms, an intimate ambiance, and a classic European hospitality experience.

7 Arches Hotel

A hotel on the Mount of Olives, with the well-known view over the Old City and the Dome of the Rock.

Rabin Youth Hostel

A youth hostel in the Givat Ram area, close to the Israel Museum and the Botanical Garden.

St Andrew's Scottish Guest House

The Scottish church's guest house facing Mount Zion, in a 1930 building overlooking the Old City.

St. George's Pilgrim Guest House

A guest house at St George's Anglican Cathedral, north of the Old City.

Zippori Jerusalem Guest House

A guest house in the west of the city, close to Yad Vashem and Mount Herzl.

German Hospice St. Charles

A German guest house in the German Colony, on Lloyd George Street.

Cramim Jerusalem

A spa and wine hotel in the Jerusalem hills at Kibbutz Kiryat Anavim, about fifteen minutes' drive from the city centre rather than in the city itself.

Mevo Yerushalayim

A hotel in the Romema area, near the entrance to the city and the central bus station.

Maison Abraham

A French guest house in Abu Tor, with a view of the Old City and the Hinnom Valley.

Azzahra Hotel

A small hotel on Az-Zahra Street, east of Damascus Gate.

Alegra Boutique Hotel

4.4(598 reviews)

Hotel Allegra Jerusalem is an exclusive, luxury boutique hotel nestled in the historic and picturesque neighborhood of Ein Karem. Housed in a beautifully restored Ottoman-era stone mansion, the hotel seamlessly blends ancient architecture with contemporary luxury and fine art, offering a serene, romantic, and deeply personalized hidden oasis.

Commodore Hotel Jerusalem

A hotel in the east of the city, in At-Tur on the Mount of Olives.

Grand Park Hotel

A hotel in the north-east of the city, near Nablus Road.

American Colony Hotel

4.6(2139 reviews)

The American Colony Hotel is a legendary 5-star luxury boutique hotel in Jerusalem. Housed in a magnificent 19th-century Ottoman palace, this member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers a serene oasis of lush gardens, exquisite stone architecture, and deep historical charm, renowned worldwide for its timeless elegance and distinguished hospitality.

Mount of Olives Hotel

A hotel on the Mount of Olives, looking over the Old City.

Mount Zion Hotel

A hotel facing Mount Zion and the Old City, in a nineteenth-century building overlooking the walls.

Yehuda Hotel

A hotel in the south-west of the city near Bayit VaGan, looking out over the Jerusalem hills. Away from the centre and best suited to arriving by car.

Yearim Hotel

A resort hotel at Ma'ale HaHamisha in the Jerusalem hills, about twenty minutes' drive from the city centre rather than in the city. It was formerly the Mitzpe Yerushalayim hotel.

Christmas Hotel

A hotel in the north-east of the city, within walking distance of the Old City.

Legacy Hotel

3.3(69 reviews)

The Legacy Hotel sits on Nablus Road (Derech Shchem) in East Jerusalem, about a five-minute walk from Damascus Gate and the Old City and roughly ten minutes on foot from the New City center. Originally built in the 1960s as a YMCA, the building was renovated into a modern 49-room hotel that blends classic character with contemporary design and panoramic views of the city. It houses the top-floor Cardo Restaurant with an open kitchen and city views, alongside the Regalia bar and a café, and offers free Wi-Fi.

National Hotel

A hotel in the north-east of the city, a walk from Damascus Gate and the Old City.

Saint George Hotel

A hotel on Salah a-Din Street, north of the Old City and a walk from Damascus Gate.

Olive Tree Hotel

A hotel on Saint George Street, north of the Old City and a walk from Damascus Gate.

Ramat Rachel Resort

4.3(91 reviews)

Ramat Rachel Resort sits on a hilltop in southern Jerusalem, next to the Armon HaNatziv neighborhood, overlooking open, pastoral scenery toward the Judean Desert — a short drive from the city center. Billed as the only resort hotel in Jerusalem, it has a rural, kibbutz character and caters to families and leisure guests alongside halls for events and conferences. Its facilities include three swimming pools (a summer pool, an indoor pool, and a children's pool), a large sports and fitness club (Rclub Country), and an archaeological garden and olive park on the kibbutz grounds.

Capital Hotel

A hotel in the Salah a-Din area, a short walk from the Old City.

Rivoli Hotel

A hotel on Salah a-Din Street, close to Damascus Gate and the Old City.

Ritz Hotel

A hotel in the north-east of the city, beside Salah a-Din Street.

Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center

4.4(815 reviews)

The Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center is a historic guesthouse owned by the Holy See (the Vatican), set in an imposing late-19th-century stone building directly opposite the Old City's New Gate, on the seam line between West and East Jerusalem. A short walk from Jaffa Gate, the Christian Quarter and the city center, it puts the Old City's sites within easy reach on foot, and from its elevated position beside the ramparts it looks out over the walls and the Old City. It operates as a guesthouse for pilgrims and tourists, with a chapel, several restaurants and conference halls on site.

Mishkenot Sha'ananim Guest House

A guest house in the first neighbourhood built outside the walls, facing Mount Zion and the Old City beside Montefiore's windmill.

Rimonim Shalom Jerusalem

A hotel in the Bayit VaGan neighbourhood in the south-west of the city. It operated for years as Hotel Shalom Jerusalem and is still searched for under that name.

Ramada Jerusalem

A large hotel near Givat Ram, close to the convention centre and the government precinct.