Jerusalem Hotels

The Harmony Hotel is part of the fast-growing Atlas chain. It is bright and very kitsch chic, making for an unusual stay in the Holy City. It is located in the trendy yet historic Nahalat Shiva neighbourhood, a short 10 minute walk to the Old City, and with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. It offers spacious, funky rooms designed by local artists, an impressive breakfast and excellent views from the roof.

One of Israel's most luxurious and prestigious hotels, the majestic King David was built in the 1930s. It has all modern facilities, with fine views towards the Old City and is a historic building in its own right - when used during the British mandate as the British Army HQ, it was the scene of a dramatic anti-British bombing by militant Zionists.

Located in East Jerusalem, this beautiful luxury hotel - the former palace of a 19th-century Turkish pasha - is popular with journalists and others who enjoy its romantic Arab ambience. It opened as a hotel in 1881 and is the oldest in Jerusalem. Its rooms reflect a bygone era, while the grounds include lush gardens and a tiled courtyard with fountains. It is within easy walking distance of the Old City.

There are in fact three hotels in this small chain, each set within one of the city’s charming neighbourhoods. The hotel is small and comfortable and the building classic Jerusalem with stone walls and bougainvillea decorating the front. It is located in the German Colony, a beautiful and trendy area with lots of cafés and restaurants and near to the main sights in the city.

This 5-star hotel located in the centre of Jerusalem caters to religious Jewish travellers by offering a Glatt Kosher menu and Shabbat lights in the bedrooms, and separate male and female swim times in the pool. The stunning views (the hotel pool overlooks the Judean hills and from the roof you can even see the Dead Sea) make up for the slightly outdated décor. The centrepiece of the lobby is a globe-shaped metal sculpture of Jerusalem, created by the English-born artist Frank Meisler. The hotel is just 10 minutes' walk from the Jaffa Gate of the Old City and the Montefiore Windmill and Yemin Moshe are close by.

The hotel is excellently located between the sights of the Old and new cities. It offers really good value for money, comfortable spacious rooms and plenty of family-run charm. The décor of the hotel is quaintly old-fashioned, but extremely well-maintained and with all the services you would expect of a much larger hotel.