Easily combinable with an itinerary to Jordan, and fascinating enough to merit a trip in its own right, the enthralling sights and monuments of Jerusalem are certain to charm you. History has never seemed so alive.
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The accommodation options in Jerusalem are surprisingly varied. Below are just a few of our favourite properties to spend a night or two whilst visiting Jerusalem.
The American Colony is an oasis of tranquillity from the hustle and bustle of Jersualem's busy streets. Set in a pretty building with relaxing gardens, the hotel is a short 15 minute walk from the Damascus gate of the Old City. Originally built during for a wealthy Turkish landowner in the Ottoman period, the hotel was sold to a group of American Christians who moved to Jerusalem, who by the end of the 19th century numbered 150 and were known locally as 'The American Colony'. Rooms here are bright and airy, and the public areas exude an aura of calm.
The Harmony Hotel is located in the heart of the 'New' City of Jerusalem, in the district of Nahalat Ha-Shivah. This was one of the first regions outside of the Old City walls to be settled, in the 19th century. These days the area has been pedestrianised and is known for its upmarket boutiques and good quality restaurants and bars. Rooms are modern and stylish, and there is a business lounge which offers complimentary snacks and soft drinks in the early evening.
Something of an institution in Jerusalem, The King David Hotel has been entertaining presidents, celebrities and kings and queens since it opened in the 1930's. Located around a 15 minute stroll from the Old City's Jaffa gate, the hotel has superb views across to the spires and minarets. The hotel's restaurants and bars have a grand, old-world European feel, with deep armchairs, gleaming oak wooden floors and thick velvet cushions. Rooms are traditional in style, well equipped, and service is excellent.
Overlooking the Old City, the Mount Zion is an excellently located hotel, with real character and a sense of history. Many additions were made over the years, giving a unique building of various styles (the hotel proudly claims to have more different styles of window than any other building in Jerusalem!). Like many buildings of the period, the basement houses a large water cistern, which has been converted into a Hamam (Turkish bath) - perfect for relaxing in after a day of strolling round the Old City!