Emek Refaim Travel Guide
Jerusalem
Visit Emek Refaim
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mount of Olives
Take in the beautiful view from this storied mountain, mentioned several times in the holy scriptures of Christianity and Judaism.
Top hotels in Emek Refaim
Orient by Isrotel exclusive
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Villa Ba'Moshava - a Member of Brown Hotels
The Inbal Jerusalem
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The David Citadel Jerusalem
Dan Panorama Jerusalem
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Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
Other neighbourhoods around Emek Refaim
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.
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 Sultan's Pool during your time in the area.
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 The First Station and Sultan's Pool.
Katamon
Katamon might not have many top sights, but Israel Museum and Shrine of the Book are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Rehavia
While visiting Rehavia, you might make a stop by sights like L.A. Meyer Institute for Islamic Art and Ben Yehuda Street.
Yemin Moshe
You'll enjoy the monuments and parks in Yemin Moshe. You might want to make time for a stop at Sultan's Pool or Mishkenot Sha’ananim.
- Museum of Natural History Jerusalem
- Western Wall
- Al-Aqsa Mosque
- Israel Museum
- Machane Yehuda Market
- Ben Yehuda Street
- Mount of Olives
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Temple Mount
- Dome of the Rock
- City of David
- Mount Zion
- Jaffa Gate
- King David's Tomb
- Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem
- Jerusalem Great Synagogue
- Holyland Model of Jerusalem
- Yad Vashem
- Belz Great Synagogue
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Garden of Gethsemane
- Zion Square
- Dormition Abbey