About West Jerusalem
West Jerusalem is one of Israel's major cities, home to around 400,000 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in West Jerusalem
1
Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book
2
Bible Lands Museum
3
L.A. Mayer Memorial Museum of Islamic Art
4
Great Synagogue
Budget travel
Free things to do in West Jerusalem
Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book
L.A. Mayer Memorial Museum of Islamic Art
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book
- Visit Bible Lands Museum
- Visit L.A. Mayer Memorial Museum of Islamic Art
- Eat at The Eucalyptus
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Great Synagogue
- Eat at Shalom Felafel
Where to eat
Local favourites
The Eucalyptus
Biblical Israeli cuisine best known for its "shir hashirim (Song of Songs)" tasting menu. There is a view of the David Citadel from the rest
Shalom Felafel
The classic Jerusalem Falafel place. Kosher.
Melech HaFalafel VeHaShawarma
Cheap and fair. Be sure to try your falafel with "amba", a delicious mango-based condiment that you cannot get outside of the region easily.
HaSabikh
Home to the tastiest Sabikh in the city, in pita made fresh at the restaurant.
Steakiat Tzidkiyahu
Israeli "Steakiya" place, which is to say various types of meat on skewers. About ₪45-60 per person but very good. Also they will fill your
Bein Aza LeBerlin
At the corner of Gaza St and Berlin St, with a second branch downtown. A small and friendly place selling hummus and falafel, has excellent
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Jerusalem Gate Hotel
At the entrance to Jerusalem with bar, coffee shop and banquet halls. The cuisine is international with Glatt Kosher LeMehadrin Rabbinate Su
Jerusalem Inn
Montefiore Hotel
Jerusalem Gardens
A short walk from the Bridge of Strings, in central Jerusalem. Nicely-appointed rooms and numerous dining options.
St. Andrew's Scottish Guest House
No curfew. Overlooks the Hinnom Valley and located between Mishkenot Shaananim/Yemin Moshe district and Emek Refaim.
Shopping
- City center
- Pomeranz bookstore
- Mahane Yehuda
- Mamilla
- Malha Mall
Nightlife
- HAOMAN 17
- The Cassette
- Ha-Tipa
- Sira
- Prague
- Birman
Museums & culture
- Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book
- Bible Lands Museum
- L.A. Mayer Memorial Museum of Islamic Art
In pictures
West Jerusalem gallery
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