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.
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.
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.
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 Machane Yehuda Market and Ben Yehuda Street, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
National Hotel Jerusalem
Excellent work
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
New Capitol Hotel - Jerusalem
Wonderful service
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
The American Colony Hotel – Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Beautiful oasis in busy Jerusalem! Exceptional service, beautiful rooms, wonderful amenities! Outstanding hotel, 5-stars in every way!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
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
This hotel is adjacent to the Lev Yerushalayim and is right in Ben yehuda. So, it's not quiet and construction in the light rail extension makes extra noise. The hotel itself isn't a super fancy place that serves breakfast but those hotels charge like $20 a person for breakfast and you can eat much ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Mamilla View - Suites & Apt Hotel
Amazing room great staff. Just know that the black out curtains are not very effective if you need complete darkness. Other than that very satisfied
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Jaffa Gate
You can learn about the history of Jerusalem when you stop by Jaffa Gate. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Mount of Olives
Take in the beautiful view from this storied mountain, mentioned several times in the holy scriptures of Christianity and Judaism.
Damascus Gate
Learn about the local history of Jerusalem when you spend time at Damascus Gate. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
- Al-Aqsa Mosque
- Western Wall
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Jaffa Gate
- Mount of Olives
- Temple Mount
- City of David
- Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem
- Dome of the Rock
- Church of All Nations
- Garden of Gethsemane
- Zion Gate
- Monastery of St. Saviour
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem Mount Scopus
- Church of Mary Magdalene
- Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
