East Jerusalem Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Jerusalem
Where to stay in East Jerusalem
Old City
Unique features of Old City include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Via Dolorosa or Western Wall while you're exploring the area.
Christian Quarter
Christian Quarter is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Via Dolorosa and Ethiopian Monastery.
Jewish Quarter
Jewish Quarter is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Western Wall Tunnel and Western Wall.
Muslim Quarter
You'll enjoy the monuments and shopping in Muslim Quarter. You might want to make time for a stop at Dome of the Rock or Via Dolorosa.
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 Church of St. Mark.
Ramot Alon
When in Ramot Alon, you can plan a visit to Tombs of the Sanhedrin and Machane Yehuda Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The American Colony Hotel – Small Luxury Hotels of the World
A very cool place!
Reviewed on 13 July 2025
Grand Park Hotel Jerusalem
I think, as a traveler, that the people you interact with makes all the difference. The management, front desk, and room service from top to bottom are filled with wonderful people. They were kind and very helpful. The people that manage and work at the Grand Park Hotel Jerusalem are people you would ...
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Dan Jerusalem
Great place to stay and great breakfast and I suggest getting dinner too since Jerusalem does not have a lot of dining options that might not fit your pallet if you’re not from there. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful and I love the gym they have here.
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Western Wall View Apartment
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 11 May 2025
City Center Jerusalem
couldnt open the balcony door- but the upside was that there was no traffic on the street as it was all dug up. However, pleasantly surprised about the room. The bed was comfy, linens were nice, well appointed bathroom and kitchenette.
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
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.
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.
Dome of the Rock
An iconic symbol of the city, this shrine topped by a gold dome is of special significance to people of Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths.
Activities
Full-Day Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Tour
eSIM: Airalo Middle East and North Africa Package
West-Bank Christian Full Day Tour
A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Jerusalem's Old City
