TRAVELLERS’ NEEDS - Jerusalem and the Holy Land - page 248

Choosing a Hotel
The hotels in this guide have been selected across a
wide price range for the excellence of their facilities,
location or character. This section lists hotels in
Jerusalem by area, with price ranges given in US dollars.
For Jerusalem map references, see the Street Finder on
pages 156-9; for further afield see back endpaper map.

PRICE CATEGORIES
Prices categories are per night for two
people occupying a standard double
room, with tax, breakfast and service
included:
\ Under $65
\\ $65-$100
\\\ $100-$175
\\\\ $175-$250
\\\\\ Over $250

THE MUSLIM QUARTER Q THE MUSLIM QUARTER THE MUSLIM QUARTER

Ecce Homo Convent

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l Fax [phone] x Rooms 120 Map 4D2
Superbly situated on the Via Dolorosa, this hospice, built in 1856, is just a few minutes' stroll from Jerusalem's holiest
sites. There are impressive Roman-era ruins underfoot and just outside the door, and a magnificent view of the Old
City from the roof. The rooms are very modest but clean. www.eccehomoconvent.com
Austrian Hospice

41 Via Dolorosa, 97626 Tel [phone]

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l Fax [phone] x Rooms 26 Map 3 C2
The historic Austrian Hospice of the Holy Family, inaugurated in 1863, serves as both a guesthouse and a cultural
centre. Just off the bustling Via Dolorosa, this island of calm has simple but attractively furnished rooms, a Viennese
cafe, a garden and breathtaking views of the old city's roofscape. www.austrianhospice.com

Via Dolorosa 37 Tel [phone]

THE CHRISTIAN AND ARMENIAN QUARTER Q THE CHRISTIAN AND ARMENIAN QUARTER THE CHRISTIAN AND ARMENIAN QUARTER

Casa Nova

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l Fax [phone] x Rooms 89 Map 3 B3
Just two blocks up the slope from the Holy Sepulchre, this simple Franciscan hospice, built in 1866, maintains a high
quality of cleanliness and comfort. Its location and the good value it offers make it popular with pilgrimage groups
so book well ahead. www.custodia.org/casanovaj
Maronite Monastery Hospice

10 Casa Nova St, 97600 Tel [phone]

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l Fax [phone] x Rooms 27 Map 3 B4
Situated two blocks inside Jaffa Gate, this hospice, also known as Foyer Mar Maroun, is virtually across the street
from the Citadel. Ensconced in a centuries-old building that is one of the most beautifully-kept in the Armenian
Quarter, its rooms are spotless and well-maintained. www.maronitejerusalem.org
Christ Church Guest House

25 Maronite Convent St, 97111 Tel [phone]

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Omar Ibn el-Khattab Square, 97604 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 24 Map 3 B4

Run by an evangelical Anglican organization founded in 1809, this hospice just inside Jaffa Gate was constructed
in the 19th century on foundations that go back to Roman times. Rooms are small and plain but comfortable, and
there's a good range of services. Very popular, especially during holiday periods. www.cmj-israel.org

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Mount of Olives

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l Fax [phone] x Rooms 61 Map 2 F3
Set atop Jerusalem's highest hill, this welcoming, family-run hotel is just a short stroll from the Mount of Olives'
many Christian, Jewish and Muslim sites, including the Mosque of the Ascension, which is next door. Eleven of
the clean, quiet rooms have panoramic views of the Old City. www.mtolives.com
Seven Arches

53 Mount of Olives Rd Tel [phone]

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l Fax [phone] x Rooms 196 Map 2 F4
Offering one of the most spectacular city panoramas in the world, this large, modern hotel, built in classic 1960s
style, sits on top of the Mount of Olives. The rooms are comfortable and the service courteous. The Old City is a
15-minute walk down the hill, past half-a-dozen major Christian sites. www.7arches.com

Ruba el-Adawiya St, Mount of Olives Plaza Tel [phone]

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