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.
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.
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.
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 Church of St. Mark.
Ramot Alon
When in Ramot Alon, you can plan a visit to Tombs of the Sanhedrin and Ammunition Hill Memorial and Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
National Hotel Jerusalem
Decent Stay with Some Room for Improvement I stayed here recently and overall, it was an okay experience. The room was clean, which was a positive start. However, after taking a shower, water leaked out from the shower area, and the entire toilet floor got flooded. I ended up spending a bit of time ...
Reviewed on 2026/1/3
New Capitol Hotel - Jerusalem
Everything was Great. Except the young guy in parking area tried to charge me double
Reviewed on 2025/11/22
Grand Park Hotel Jerusalem
Good
Reviewed on 2025/12/28
Legatia
Clean and perfectly situated for the Old City. There was some life noise until 1am from properties behind, but only on one night.
Reviewed on 2025/5/11
City Center Jerusalem
The location of the hotel is really great - close to everything. You can walk to the Old City in 20 minutes. Lots of dining options around. Really enjoyed the comfortable bed and nice shower. They also gave free water and slippers which was very nice! The only negative thing is the construction which ...
Reviewed on 2025/12/27
Mamilla View - Suites & Apt Hotel
Great Location & service, perfect for families...
Reviewed on 2025/12/13
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.
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.
Damascus Gate
Learn about the local history of Jerusalem when you take a trip to Damascus Gate. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Mount of Olives
Take in the beautiful view from this storied mountain, mentioned several times in the holy scriptures of Christianity and Judaism.
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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
