Jerusalem Hotels

Soak up the staggering atmosphere as you roam through Jerusalem’s bustling Old City, relish in a meal and a day of shopping along Ben Yehuda Street, or explore your way through some Roman history at Via Dolorosa. Visiting Jerusalem is such a profound experience because of its immeasurably significant past, present and future that even sinners and total non-believers will feel cleansed at the civic confluence of three of the world’s three most consequential faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Jerusalem’s Top 10

Jerusalem History

• Tower of David Museum – This tower was built by the Hamoneans and expanded on by Herod the Great.
• Church of the Holy Sepulchre – This church built in the 4th century preserves memories of the death and resurrection of Christ.
• Karaite Synagogue – One of the oldest Synagogues where members of the Karaite, a Jewish sect, used to worship.
• Hezekiah’s Tunnel – Dug during the reign of Hezekiah in Israel underneath the city of David.
• Garden Tomb – A garden in Jerusalem that is naturally watered by an underground spring with views of Golgotha.

Jerusalem Art & Culture

• Manofim – Started in 2008, see Jerusalem’s creative arts at this annual visual arts exhibition.
• Muslala – Check out the art displayed on walls and gardens at this outdoor exhibition.
• Jerusalem Season of Culture – Enjoy artistic talent from musicians, poets, visual artists and dancers from the middle of July to the end of May.
• The Jerusalem Theatre – The largest centre for art and culture.
• Jerusalem International Arts and Crafts Fair – Enjoy ceramics, paintings, metalwork jewellery and food exhibitions.

Jerusalem Shopping

• Malha Hall - Your kids will enjoy the play area and food court as you shop at this indoor mall with more than 260 stores.
• Shuk Mahne Yehuda – Enjoy an authentic open-air market that sells culinary delights.
• Souk – An outdoor flea market in Jerusalem that spreads over a number of streets and sells food, spices, clothes and shoes.
• Sheshet – Offers high-quality jewellery and accessories at affordable prices.
• Dead Sea Gallery – Stocks quality skin care products that are worth trying.

Gay & Lesbian Jerusalem

• Riff- Raff – Open 24 hours a day and serving a variety of foods, as well as various activities to keep visitors busy.
• T-mol Shilshom – Quite ideal for booklovers, this is a restaurant and bookstore.
• Pride Parade – An annual event where gays and lesbians parade through the city.
• Jewish Princess – Enjoy good ambiance and relax on the comfortable couches.
• Platinum – Attend a party for gays every Fridays.

Jerusalem Events

Bookworms unite at the Jerusalem International Book Fair held each February.

Celebrate Easter where it all began. With a plethora of religious services all around the city, this is one of Jerusalem’s most important annual events.

June’s annual Israeli Festival brings 16 days of music, theatre and dance into Jerusalem.

Put on your film critic hat and enjoy Israel’s finest at the 10-day Jerusalem Film Festival in July.

Last, but definitely not least, Christmas in Jerusalem is when the city comes alive!

When To Go

Some like it hot and if that’s you, Jerusalem in summer should appeal. Average temperatures are 30°C (86°F) with relatively low humidity.

Winter in Jerusalem can get fairly chilly. It has even been known to snow, but you’d have to be very lucky to see that!

The best time to go is around April, when the weather is mild and Jerusalem is full of life.

Getting Around

Cabs are plentiful, but make sure the meter is running and you don’t get taken on the ‘scenic route’.

The bus system can be quite confusing, but with the help of a friendly local it’s the best (and cheapest) way to get around West Jerusalem.

By far the most pleasant way to soak up Jerusalem is to pop on your sandals and make your pilgrimage to the sights on foot.

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