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Agron Guest House z 7 \
6 Agron St, 94265 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 55 Map 1A4
Sandwiched between the smart Rehavia neighbourhood and West Jerusalem's lively commercial heart, this hostel
is a 10-minute walk from the Old City. The Conservative Jewish Movement has a religious and cultural centre next
door. Rooms are institutional but comfortable. Reception is closed on the Sabbath. www.iyha.org.il
Azzahra 0 z ) \\
13 El-Zahra St, 97200 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 15 Map 2 D2
A small, family-run hotel on a quiet alleyway near East Jerusalem's commercial centre. Just a few blocks northeast
of Damascus Gate, this place is known for its friendly atmosphere and service. Offers good value for money and
has a well-regarded Middle Eastern restaurant. www.azzahrahotel.com
Merkaz Shimshon-Beit Shmuel 0 z 7 \\
6 Shama St, 94108 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 51 Map 1B4
Part of the Reform Jewish Movement's delightful Jerusalem campus, designed by Moshe Safdie, this place is deluxe
by hostel standards. The views of the Old City and the Citadel are superb, King David St is around the corner and
the centre of West Jerusalem is just a short stroll away. www.beitshmuel.com
Notre Dame

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12 Ha-Tsanhanim St, 91204 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 140 Map 1 B3
Built between 1885 and 1904 to house French Catholic pilgrims, this neo-Romanesque complex is now a Vatican-run
ecumenical, cultural and pilgrimage centre. The guest rooms are comfortable and offer good value. It is situated
across the street from the Old City's New Gate, which leads into the Christian Quarter. www.notredamecenter.org
Palatin z \\
4 Agripas St, 94301 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 28 Map 1A2
On a pedestrianized street in the heart of West Jerusalem's commercial centre, around the corner from bustling King
George St, this hotel has been run by the same family since it was built in 1936. It is close to Mahaneh Yehuda food
market. The rooms are modest but modern, and one has a balcony. www.hotel-palatin.co.il
St Andrew's Scottish Guest House 0 7 \\
1 David Remez St, 91086 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 20 Map 1 B5
This delightful hospice has large, simple bedrooms and a somewhat colonial atmosphere, which is not surprising
since the all-stone building dates from the late 1920s. Situated a short walk from the cafés and restaurants of Emeq
Refaim St. There is disabled access to one room. www.scotsguesthouse.com
Jerusalem 0 z ∫ ) \\\
Nablus Road, 97200 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 14 Map 1 C2
Situated just north of Damascus Gate and housed in a 19th-century Arab house, this place has been run by the
same family since 1960. It has spacious rooms with high ceilings, all elaborately furnished in traditional Oriental
style. There's a delightful, vine-shaded garden terrace and the service is excellent. www.jrshotel.com
Novotel Jerusalem

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9 St George St, 97200 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 397 Map 1 C1
Built in the early 21st century, this large hotel features ultra-modern facilities, an outdoor swimming pool, three
restaurants, two bars and spacious, modern rooms. It is situated about 1 km (half a mile) north of the Old City so
sites ranging from Mea Shearim to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre are just a short stroll away. www.accor.com
St George 0 S ÷ z ∫ ) \\\
8 Salah ed-Din St, 95908 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 47 Map 1 C1
Situated just two blocks north of Herod's Gate and the Muslim Quarter, this hotel is in the heart of East Jerusalem's
commercial centre. It was opened by Jordan's late King Hussein in 1965 and still has a 1960s feel, especially in the
lobby. Rooms overlooking Salah ed-Din St can be noisy. www.hotelstgeorge-jer.com
YMCA Three Arches 0 S ÷ z ) \\\
26 King David St, 94101 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 55 Map 1A4
Housed in a richly decorated, landmark building dedicated in 1933, the YMCA is just across the street from the King
David Hotel. It has a unique Mandate-era ambience and offers superb views of the city, especially from the belltower.
Rooms are unexciting but comfortable. Has good sports facilities and offers excellent value. www.ymca3arch.co.il
Mount Zion 0 S ÷ z 7 ) \\\\
17 Hebron Rd, 93546 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 134 Map 1 B5
Built in 1882 as a British-run hospice, this hotel has comfortable, well-furnished rooms with lots of character. Many
afford fine views of Mount Zion, the Hinnom Valley, the Judean Desert and, on clear days, the hills of the Hashemite
Kingdom of Jordan. Guests can stroll through the delightful gardens at the back of the hotel. www.mountzion.co.il