East Jerusalem
Travel Guide
Visit East Jerusalem
Where to stay in East Jerusalem
Old City
Walled and divided into four distinct quarters, the Old City houses key religious sites like the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Dome of the Rock. Explore its unique atmosphere, attractions, and diverse shops and restaurants.
Armenian Quarter
Armenian Quarter is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem and Isaac Kaplan Old Yishuv Court Museum.
Christian Quarter
Home to 40 Christian holy sites, including the revered Church of the Holy Sepulchre, this quarter boasts bustling market streets like David Street and Christian Road. Explore various patriarchal seats, hotels, and museums, with easy access via the New Gate.
Muslim Quarter
Covering 31 hectares in the Old City of Jerusalem, the Muslim Quarter boasts significant sights like Via Dolorosa, Kotel Katan, and Western Wall Tunnels, offering a rich historical experience.
Jewish Quarter
Jewish Quarter is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Western Wall Tunnel and Western Wall.
Har Homa
While there might not be top attractions in Har Homa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Church of the Nativity and Manger Square.
National Hotel Jerusalem
"Good location, good prices for hotel stay, I thought hotel was a bit run-down, however everything was clean, great customer service and belongings were safe. Bonus has a great gym."
Reviewed on 2026/5/28
New Capitol Hotel - Jerusalem
"Great hotel. Very nice staff and clean rooms. WiFi is high speed and excellent"
Reviewed on 2026/3/27
Dan Jerusalem
City Center Jerusalem
"It was hard to find due to all the construction and noise."
Reviewed on 2026/5/4
Mr. Agrippa - By TLV2GO
"I couldn’t check in as nothing was in English, I had to call a friend to come help me with the process which was all in Hebrew. No one on the property spoke English, the first room was in the basement and the other people down there had a barking dog, the others were playing music and were loud. ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/20
Rafael Residence
"Friendly staff. Nice clean, comfortable lodging in an extraordinarily beautiful and well situated part of Jerusalem."
Reviewed on 2026/5/25
Popular places to visit
Western Wall
This 2,000-year-old structure is one of the world’s holiest sites, where hundreds of praying worshippers make for a stirring sight.
Al-Aqsa Mosque
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.
Mount of Olives
Take in the beautiful view from this storied mountain, mentioned several times in the holy scriptures of Christianity and Judaism.
Jaffa Gate
You can learn about the history of Jerusalem with a trip to Jaffa Gate. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
This famous church stands at the site where, according to Christian belief, Jesus was killed, buried and later raised from the dead.
Temple Mount
Visit this holy place to learn about its significance for Muslim, Jewish and Christian people and to enjoy panoramic views of Jerusalem.
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- Chagall Windows
- Mount Zion Cemetery
- Visit West Jerusalem
- Temple Mount
- Ammunition Hill Memorial and Museum
- Liberty Bell Park
- National Library of Israel
- Israel Museum
- Mosque of Omar
- Oskar Schindler's Grave
- Church of Mary Magdalene
- Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem
- Church of All Nations
- Machane Yehuda Market
- Visit Kiryat Moshe
- Visit Yemin Moshe
- Jerusalem Archaeological Park & Davidson Center
- Tomb of the Virgin Mary
- Dormition Abbey
- Knesset
- Visit Emek Refaim
- City of David
- Hurva Synagogue
- Visit Bayit VeGan
- Hezekiah's Tunnel
- Mount Zion
- Bible Lands Museum
- Dominus Flevit Church
- Zion Gate
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center
- Church of St. Anne
- Visit Jerusalem
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Dome of the Rock
