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€€€€King David Hotel
Jerusalem, near the Old City
Best for: Jerusalem classic
Jerusalem's landmark 1931 hotel, with gardens and a pool overlooking the Old City walls.
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Best Hotels in Jerusalem: Our Top 10 on a Map
Our 10 favourite hotels in Jerusalem on one map, from classic hotels by the Old City walls to boutique stays near Mahane Yehuda Market.
By Amit Keren- Jerusalem, Israel
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The 10 hotels
What is the best hotel in Jerusalem? For a classic luxury stay, the King David Hotel looks over the Old City walls, and the Waldorf Astoria and Mamilla Hotel are a few minutes from Jaffa Gate. For food lovers, Bezalel Hotel is a short walk from Mahane Yehuda Market.
Every hotel below is on the map with its area and price level. Each one links to its own Booking.com page, so you can check prices for your dates.
Where to stay in Jerusalem: the best areas
- Mamilla and King David Street
- Closest to Jaffa Gate and the Old City, with the city's grandest hotels.
- City centre and Ben Yehuda Street
- Walkable, lively and well priced, between the Old City and the market.
- Mahane Yehuda and Nachlaot
- Next to the market, with the best food and Thursday night bars on your doorstep.
- German Colony and East Jerusalem
- Quieter areas with garden hotels, a short ride from the Old City.
The 10 best hotels in Jerusalem, ranked
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Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
Agron Street, near Mamilla
Best for: Luxury
Luxury hotel in the restored 1929 Palace Hotel building, with large rooms, a spa and an indoor pool.
- 3€€€€
Mamilla Hotel
Mamilla, by Jaffa Gate
Best for: Old City views
Design hotel next to the Mamilla shopping street, with a rooftop restaurant looking over the Old City.
- 4€€€€
The American Colony Hotel
East Jerusalem, north of the Old City
Best for: Historic charm
Historic hotel in a 19th-century Ottoman mansion, with garden courtyards and a pool.
- 5€€€€
Orient by Isrotel Exclusive
German Colony, by the First Station
Best for: Rooftop pool
Hotel built around historic Templer houses, with a rooftop pool overlooking the Old City walls.
- 6€€€
Villa Brown Jerusalem
Jerusalem, city centre
Best for: Boutique stay
Boutique hotel in a 19th-century villa on HaNevi'im Street, close to the Mahane Yehuda market.
- 7€€€
Arthur Hotel
City centre, off Ben Yehuda Street
Best for: Boutique in the centre
Atlas boutique hotel in a colonial-style building, with free wine and snacks in the lounge every afternoon.
- 8€€€
Bezalel Hotel
Nachlaot, a few minutes from the market
Best for: Near the market
Atlas boutique hotel on a quiet corner between the market and the city centre, with a big breakfast.
- 9€€€
Herbert Samuel Jerusalem
City centre, near Ben Yehuda Street
Best for: Pool in the centre
Hotel by Zion Square with an indoor pool and spa, a short walk from both the market and the Old City.
- 10€€
Ibis Styles Jerusalem City Center
Ben Yehuda Street, by Zion Square
Best for: Good value
Modern, well-priced hotel on the pedestrian street, with a kosher buffet breakfast.
These hotels were chosen by Amit Keren
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