East Jerusalem Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mount of Olives showing a city, landscape views and a sunset
Church of Mary Magdalene which includes religious aspects, art and heritage elements
Mount of Olives showing landscape views, a sunset and a city
Church of All Nations featuring heritage elements
Church of All Nations which includes heritage elements and interior views

Where to stay in East Jerusalem

Old City which includes markets, food and street scenes

Old City

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

Unique features of Old City include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Via Dolorosa or Convent of the Sisters of Zion while you're exploring the area.

Old City
Dome of the Rock which includes heritage architecture, a city and landscape views

Muslim Quarter

You'll enjoy the monuments and shopping in Muslim Quarter. You might want to make time for a stop at Convent of the Sisters of Zion or Dome of the Rock.

Muslim Quarter
Church of the Holy Sepulchre which includes heritage elements, religious elements and interior views

Christian Quarter

Christian Quarter is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Monastery of St. Saviour.

Christian Quarter
Western Wall which includes a city and heritage architecture

Jewish Quarter

Jewish Quarter is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Western Wall and Temple Mount.

Jewish Quarter
Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem showing heritage architecture

Armenian Quarter

Armenian Quarter is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem and Christ Church.

Armenian Quarter
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Ramot Alon

When in Ramot Alon, you can plan a visit to Belz Great Synagogue and Machane Yehuda Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ramot Alon
Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center
Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center
3 Paratroopers Road, P.O. Box 20531, Jerusalem
The price is ฿6,840 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
฿6,840
฿6,840 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this boutique hotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Western Wall and Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (433 reviews)
"What a lovely place to stay in Jerusalem! I believe this is owned by the Vatican and a particular place for Christian pilgrims. It is clean and beautiful, and the staff is exceptional. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!"

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025

Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center
New Imperial Hotel
New Imperial Hotel
Jaffa Gate, Old City, Jerusalem
The price is ฿5,843 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
฿5,843
฿5,843 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (638 reviews)
"Historic hotel within the Old City near Jaffa Gate. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is typical for Jerusalem and quite good."

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

New Imperial Hotel
Gloria Hotel
Gloria Hotel
33 Latin Patriarchate St, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District
The price is ฿8,208 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
฿8,208
฿8,208 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
"Amazing service, beautifully renovated rooms with immediate hot water, and a great location right next to Jaffa gate!!"

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025

Gloria Hotel
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Hillel 11 Hotel
Hillel 11 Hotel
Hillel 11, Jerusalem
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a nightclub and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (656 reviews)
"I love it"

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2025

Hillel 11 Hotel
City Center Jerusalem
City Center Jerusalem
17 King George St., Jerusalem
Stay at this aparthotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a 24-hour business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (814 reviews)
"I was at City Center from Florida to stay in Jerusalem 7 days. It was awesome. The location is perfect. It is safe, clean. dining options transportation. Shopping. Culture. Front desk always nice and willing to help. Room had a feont window anda balcony."

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2025

City Center Jerusalem
Mamilla View - Suites & Apt Hotel
Mamilla View - Suites & Apt Hotel
26 Ben Sira St, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Western ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"Joseph and Yossi are awesome. They respond to all my little questions right away, were accommodating, and very kind. We’ll be back!"

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Mamilla View - Suites & Apt Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Western Wall showing heritage elements, landscape views and a sunset

Western Wall

4.5/5(94 reviews)

This 2,000-year-old structure is one of the world’s holiest sites, where hundreds of praying worshippers make for a stirring sight.

Western Wall
Al-Aqsa Mosque which includes night scenes, landscape views and a city

Al-Aqsa Mosque

4/5(49 reviews)

Part of the sacred Temple Mount site, this lead-domed structure is a fully functioning mosque. It is among the holiest sites in the Islamic world.

Al-Aqsa Mosque
Church of the Holy Sepulchre featuring heritage elements and interior views

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

4.5/5(53 reviews)

This famous church stands at the site where, according to Christian belief, Jesus was killed, buried and later raised from the dead.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Jaffa Gate

Jaffa Gate

4.5/5(60 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Jerusalem when you stop by Jaffa Gate. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Jaffa Gate
Damascus Gate

Damascus Gate

4/5(77 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Jerusalem when you spend time at Damascus Gate. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Damascus Gate
Mount of Olives featuring a sunset, landscape views and a city

Mount of Olives

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Take in the beautiful view from this storied mountain, mentioned several times in the holy scriptures of Christianity and Judaism.

Mount of Olives

Things to do

Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River - Full Day Tour from Jerusalem & Tel Aviv

Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River - Group Guided Tour from Jerusalem

฿3,469
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River - Group Guided Tour from Jerusalem
Saint Catherine Church in the Nativity church of Bethlehem - Guided tour of Bethlehem

Full-Day Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Tour

฿4,856
per adult
Full-Day Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Tour
Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour

Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour

฿3,087
per adult
Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour
Petra, Wadi Rum & Aqaba, 3-Day Tour from Jerusalem

From Jerusalem: Petra, Wadi Rum & Aqaba Tour, 3-Days

฿20,985
per traveller
From Jerusalem: Petra, Wadi Rum & Aqaba Tour, 3-Days
Jerusalem Highlights Private Walking Tour

Jerusalem Highlights Private Walking Tour With A Guide

฿6,816
per adult
Jerusalem Highlights Private Walking Tour With A Guide
Light streaming through ceiling mural in a church in Jerusalem

Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Tel Aviv

฿4,197
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Tel Aviv
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Cities near East Jerusalem

Mount of Olives which includes a city, a sunset and landscape views

Jerusalem

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