Katamon Travel Guide
Jerusalem
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 walkable 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 Katamon
Mike's House Jerusalem
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The Inbal Jerusalem
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Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
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The David Citadel Jerusalem
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Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem
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Other neighbourhoods around Katamon
Emek Refaim
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.
German Colony
German Colony is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum of Natural History Jerusalem and Hansen House - Design, Media and Technology Center.
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 Jerusalem Great Synagogue and The First Station.
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.
Rehavia
While visiting Rehavia, you might make a stop by sights like Jerusalem Great Synagogue and Ben Yehuda Street.
Talpiot
Travellers enjoy Talpiot for its cafes and shopping. Consider checking out Hadar Mall while you're in the area.
- Western Wall
- Al-Aqsa Mosque
- Israel Museum
- Machane Yehuda Market
- Ben Yehuda Street
- Mount of Olives
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Temple Mount
- City of David
- Dome of the Rock
- 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
- Garden of Gethsemane
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Zion Square
- Dormition Abbey