Katamon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Katamon
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Popular places to visit

Western Wall showing a city, landscape views and a sunset

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.

Western Wall
Al-Aqsa Mosque showing heritage architecture, landscape views and night scenes

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.

Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israel Museum showing interior views

Israel Museum

Browse the exhibits at this large museum, which hosts valuable art collections as well as precious historical artifacts, including the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Israel Museum
Mahane Yehuda Market showing markets and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Machane Yehuda Market

Get a taste of Jerusalem’s everyday life at this bustling market, home to little stores and stalls by day and restaurants and bars by night.

Machane Yehuda Market
Ben Yehuda Street

Ben Yehuda Street

During your visit to Jerusalem, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ben Yehuda Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Ben Yehuda Street
Mount of Olives featuring a city, landscape views and a sunset

Mount of Olives

Take in the beautiful view from this storied mountain, mentioned several times in the holy scriptures of Christianity and Judaism.

Mount of Olives

Activities

Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour

Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour

NZ$254
per adult
Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour
Chaise lounges on the beach in Jerusalem

Dead Sea Relaxation Day Tour from Jerusalem

NZ$145
per adult
Dead Sea Relaxation Day Tour from Jerusalem
Close-up of the Church of Mary Magdalene

Jerusalem in the Footsteps of Jesus Day Tour from Tel Aviv

NZ$169
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Jerusalem in the Footsteps of Jesus Day Tour from Tel Aviv
Private Tour in old Jerusalem

Private Tour in old Jerusalem

NZ$180
per adult
Private Tour in old Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Bethlehem Tour

Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Bethlehem Tour

NZ$254
per adult
Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Bethlehem Tour
Tabgha

Nazareth, Tiberias & Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Jerusalem

NZ$184
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Nazareth, Tiberias & Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Jerusalem
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Our pick of the best Katamon Hotel Deals

Mike's House Jerusalem

Mike's House Jerusalem

7 Abba Hilkiya Street, Jerusalem
The price is NZ$202 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$202
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Book a stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Jerusalem. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a health club. Popular attractions Western Wall and L.A. Meyer ...
9/10 Wonderful! (70 reviews)
It’s like I’m at home
"Our host greeted us as we arrived showed us around helped us out very nice and easy place to go. This is the place a gem."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Mike's House Jerusalem
Ein Kerem Hotel

Ein Kerem Hotel

Kiryat Hadassah Ein Kerem, Jerusalem
The price is NZ$339 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$339
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Western Wall and L.A. Meyer Institute for ...
Please note - the hotel is located inside a hospit
"The hotel is inside the hospital and they just forgot to mention this important detail, of course if we had known we would not have booked there. The receptionist was not nice, breakfast was served to the room in a tray with basic food and cold coffee, half the night we were awake because of a fire ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2021

Ein Kerem Hotel
The Inbal Jerusalem

The Inbal Jerusalem

Liberty Bell Park, 3, Jabotinsky St., Jerusalem
The price is NZ$566 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$566
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (712 reviews)
Jerusalem stay
"Nice hotel Good service Centrally located Beautiful pool"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

The Inbal Jerusalem
Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem

Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem

Harav Avida 1, Jerusalem
The price is NZ$438 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$438
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (783 reviews)
"Great location. Excellent buffet breakfast. Very helpful staff. Excellent amenities including fresh bottled water daily…a must in this dry climate."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem
Orient by Isrotel exclusive

Orient by Isrotel exclusive

3 Emek Refaim St, Jerusalem
The price is NZ$571 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$571
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (681 reviews)
Understaffed
"Always amazing to stay at the Orient, although noticed front desk reception is totally understaffed. Waited for a long time to check in at 2pm and also waited for close to 5 mins when checking out at 6.30am. Need more staff. Unacceptable for the quality of the hotel."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Orient by Isrotel exclusive
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem

Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem

26-28 Agron Street, Jerusalem
The price is NZ$1,015 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$1,015
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (496 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Amazing amenities. Great location."

Reviewed on 15 June 2025

Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
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Other neighbourhoods around Katamon

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Emek Refaim

2/5(1 area review)

While visiting Emek Refaim, you might make a stop by sights like Hansen House - Design, Media and Technology Center and Museum of Natural History Jerusalem.

Emek Refaim
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German Colony

German Colony is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hansen House - Design, Media and Technology Center and Museum of Natural History Jerusalem.

German Colony
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Talbieh

While Talbieh may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like L.A. Meyer Institute for Islamic Art and The First Station.

Talbieh
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Baka

Get to know Baka by checking out its restaurants, historical sites and gardens. Consider a visit to nearby sights like The First Station or L.A. Meyer Institute for Islamic Art during your time in the area.

Baka
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Rehavia

While visiting Rehavia, you might make a stop by sights like L.A. Meyer Institute for Islamic Art and Ben Yehuda Street.

Rehavia
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Talpiot

Travellers enjoy Talpiot for its cafes and shopping. Consider checking out Hadar Mall while you're in the area.

Talpiot

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