Jerusalem hotels

Hotels in Jerusalem

The holy city of Jerusalem, one of the oldest settlements in the world is the perfect destination to awaken your interest in history, theology and architecture. Incredible archaeology lies waiting to be discovered next to revered sacred buildings, with dwelling places butting up to souvenir shops and restaurants. This is a city that has been besieged numerous times over the last two thousand years. Enough of the old city remains to be named a World Heritage Site and is a magnet to tourists and pilgrims alike. Choose from a wide selection of Jerusalem hotels that offer the chance to explore the true majesty of this incredible place.

The Holy Sites:

Sacred to Muslims, Jews and Christians alike, there are many Holy sites within the Old City of Jerusalem worth visiting. Located in the Jewish Quarter, the Western Wall, often known as the Wailing Wall, is one of the must see attractions. It's believed to be the outer wall belonging to a holy temple built in 538BC and later destroyed in 70AD by the Romans. It is possible to take a tour through the Western Wall tunnels, which run the length of the wall below ground.

Walk to the Mount of Olives, so named because of the olive groves that used to cling to its slopes before visiting the Tomb of Prophets, the Church of All Nations, Gethsemane Garden and the Tomb of the Virgin Mary. Take a stroll to Temple Mount, one of the most important religious sites in the city. Here you will find the Dome of the Rock, the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of Chain.

Walk in the footsteps of many Christian Pilgrims along the Via Dolorosa. This stretches from the Antonia Fortress to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where it is believed Jesus walked, carrying his cross.

Culture and Food:

As you wander around the Old City, weave your way along the ancient alleyways of the Shuk, where pottery, clothing, souvenirs and food are sold in abundance. Assault your senses when you visit the Machane Yehuda Market. Here you can buy fresh fruit, cheese, wine and a whole variety of exotic dishes. This is a vibrant, buzzing place, bathed in colour, with spice lingering in the air.

Visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, situated within a 45-acre campus, which includes a number of museums, education centres and memorial gardens. There's also the Israel Museum, which contains an outstanding collection of prehistoric archaeology as well as some incredible contemporary art.

For a taste of life 2000 years ago, take a guided tour around the Bet Guvrin-Maresha National Park, with its many archaeological sites, recording thousands of years worth of human history.