Hotels in Jerusalem, Israel
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Hotels in Jerusalem

Hotels in Jerusalem currently start at about € 85 per night for two people, with a typical price of € 202 and € 261 for a comfortable 4-star room. Across the 137 properties we can book here, 83% of rooms can be cancelled free of charge; 53% include or offer breakfast; the average guest rating is 8.6/10.

Live prices, checked 2026-09-10 for a two-night stay 30 days ahead. Your dates will differ — search your own.

In Jerusalem the decision is unusually simple and unusually important: how close to the Old City do you want to be. Everything inside those walls is walkable and nothing else really substitutes. The new city to the west has the restaurants and the market, fifteen minutes away on foot or by tram.

What hotels cost in Jerusalem

Per night for two adults, taxes and fees included where the property reports them. Based on the 137 bookable properties we found for a two-night midweek stay a month ahead.

Hotel prices in Jerusalem per night
Cheapest available€ 58
Typical starting price€ 85
Lower quarter of the market€ 142
Typical (median) price€ 202
Upper quarter€ 276
Typical 3-star€ 179
Typical 4-star€ 261
Typical 5-star€ 367

Top-rated hotels in Jerusalem

The highest-rated properties with a meaningful number of guest reviews, available for our sample dates.

Best value in Jerusalem

Rated 8/10 or better and priced at or below the city median — the sweet spot most travellers are actually looking for.

Things to do in Jerusalem

The places travellers here look up most, ranked by how widely they are written about. Most sit within reach of the hotels above.

Al-Aqsa Mosque

the main prayer hall of the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem

2.3 km from the centre
Israel Museum

national museum of the state of Israel in Jerusalem

1.0 km from the centre
Dome of the Rock

Islamic building in Al-Aqsa, Jerusalem

2.3 km from the centre
Western Wall

holy site of Judaism in Jerusalem

2.2 km from the centre
Temple in Jerusalem

Structures on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem serving as Israelite religious centers

2.3 km from the centre
The Temple Institute

organization in Jerusalem

2.0 km from the centre
Church of the Holy Sepulchre

church in Jerusalem, containing the two holiest sites in Christianity

1.9 km from the centre
Temple Mount

religious hilltop in the Old City of Jerusalem

2.3 km from the centre
Yad Vashem

Israel's official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust

3.5 km from the centre
Gethsemane

garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem

2.7 km from the centre

Where Jerusalem is, and what is near

Jerusalem sits in Israel at 31.7683° N, 35.2137° E. Every hotel below is plotted on the live map, so you can see straight away which ones are walking distance from what you came for and which are a taxi ride out.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre.

  • Al-Aqsa Mosque2.3 km from the centre
  • Israel Museum1.0 km from the centre
  • Dome of the Rock2.3 km from the centre
  • Western Wall2.2 km from the centre
  • Temple in Jerusalem2.3 km from the centre
  • The Temple Institute2.0 km from the centre
Open Jerusalem on the mapLive prices per hotel

Where to stay in Jerusalem

Old City and Jaffa Gate

Inside or beside the walls, the holy sites on foot.

Mamilla and city centre

Between the Old City and the new, shops and restaurants.

Mahane Yehuda

The market quarter, bars in the evening, tram to everywhere.

German Colony

Leafy, residential, cafés, twenty minutes from the Old City.

Hotels by neighbourhood in Jerusalem

Each of these has its own page with live prices for that part of town.

Hotels near the sights

Rooms within walking distance of what you actually came for.

Good to know in Israel

Currency
ILS (₪) — Cards everywhere.
Language
Hebrew and Arabic; English is widely spoken.
Plug & voltage
Type H/C, 230V. Bring an adapter if your plugs differ.
Tipping
10–15% in restaurants, usually in cash.
Emergency number
100 (police), 101 (ambulance)
Worth knowing before you go

Shabbat runs from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening: much of the country, including transport, stops.

When to book Jerusalem

Very stable at 1.03 times between ordinary weeks. Spring and autumn are the pleasant seasons; summer is hot and dry; winter can be cold and wet. Jewish, Christian and Muslim holidays each fill the city at different points in the year.

Does the week you pick change the price in Jerusalem?

Barely. Across three separate midweek stays the typical price in Jerusalem stayed within a factor of 1.03, so you can book the dates that suit you without hunting for a cheaper week. How we measure this.

Why book here

No booking fees

The price you see includes our margin and the taxes the property reports. Nothing is added at checkout.

Free cancellation on most rooms

Every rate states its own deadline, and you cancel yourself without calling anyone.

Prices on the map

See what each property costs before you click, and search any neighbourhood by dragging the map.

One confirmation

You get a reference the property can look up directly, and a page to view or cancel your booking.

Frequently asked about Jerusalem

Where should you stay in Jerusalem?

As close to the Old City as your budget allows — Jaffa Gate or Mamilla — because everything inside the walls is walkable and best seen early in the morning. Mahane Yehuda is livelier in the evening and a tram ride away.

Do hotel prices in Jerusalem vary much?

Barely in ordinary weeks: 1.03 times across our three measurements. Religious holidays are the exception and they fall at different times for each faith.

How much does a hotel in Jerusalem cost per night?

Right now the cheapest bookable rooms start around € 85 per night for two people, the typical price is € 202, and the upper quarter of the market begins at € 276. Prices move with the season and the day of the week, so check your own dates.

Can I book a hotel in Jerusalem with free cancellation?

Yes — about 83% of the rooms available in Jerusalem can be cancelled free of charge up to a deadline set by the property, usually 24 to 72 hours before check-in. Use the free cancellation filter to see only those rates.

When is the cheapest time to visit Jerusalem?

Very stable at 1.03 times between ordinary weeks. Spring and autumn are the pleasant seasons; summer is hot and dry; winter can be cold and wet. Jewish, Christian and Muslim holidays each fill the city at different points in the year.

What currency do they use in Israel?

The ILS (₪). Cards everywhere.

Do I need to tip in Israel?

10–15% in restaurants, usually in cash.

What is there to do in Jerusalem?

The best-known places are Al-Aqsa Mosque, Israel Museum, Dome of the Rock, Western Wall, Temple in Jerusalem. There is more detail in the things-to-do section above.

Is it cheaper to visit Jerusalem in a different week?

Barely. Across three separate midweek stays the typical price in Jerusalem stayed within a factor of 1.03, so you can book the dates that suit you without hunting for a cheaper week.

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