Guidebook for Jerusalem
Sightseeing
You can't miss the Old City! Boasting streets and buildings that go back hundreds of years, Jerusalem's Old City is holy to the three Abrahamic religions. Many of the world's most famous (and beautiful) religious and historical sites are here, and the winding stone alleyways will transport you back in time. The Old City hosts unforgettable open-air festivals throughout the year, especially in the spring.
316 locals recommend
Old City
You can't miss the Old City! Boasting streets and buildings that go back hundreds of years, Jerusalem's Old City is holy to the three Abrahamic religions. Many of the world's most famous (and beautiful) religious and historical sites are here, and the winding stone alleyways will transport you back in time. The Old City hosts unforgettable open-air festivals throughout the year, especially in the spring.
Arts & Culture
It's possible to spend multiple days at the Israel Museum, a genuine treasure of history and culture. The keystone exhibit surveys millennia of archeological discoveries, and rotating exhibits feature many of the world's oldest and most remarkable artifacts. The art wing displays a mix of old masters and contemporary Israeli art. Outside, the Dead Sea Scrolls are on display, and a sculpture garden overlooks a scenic view of the city. Kids love the interactive children's exhibits, complete with games, crafts, and multimedia experiences.
250 locals recommend
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
11 Derech RuppinIt's possible to spend multiple days at the Israel Museum, a genuine treasure of history and culture. The keystone exhibit surveys millennia of archeological discoveries, and rotating exhibits feature many of the world's oldest and most remarkable artifacts. The art wing displays a mix of old masters and contemporary Israeli art. Outside, the Dead Sea Scrolls are on display, and a sculpture garden overlooks a scenic view of the city. Kids love the interactive children's exhibits, complete with games, crafts, and multimedia experiences.
The site features different photography, from journalism to contemporary images, and combines collections of modern and vintage work.
12 locals recommend
Vision Neil Folberg Gallery
The site features different photography, from journalism to contemporary images, and combines collections of modern and vintage work.
Food Scene
Famous for its intellectual crowds and cozy ambience, the Tmol Shilshom cafe offers poetry readings, live music, and the best shakshuka breakfast in town.
84 locals recommend
Tmol Shilshom
5 Yo'el Moshe Salomon StFamous for its intellectual crowds and cozy ambience, the Tmol Shilshom cafe offers poetry readings, live music, and the best shakshuka breakfast in town.
At upscale 1868, the native Jerusalemite chef creates haute cuisine using fresh, seasonal produce. Accompany your meal with a glass of fine wine or an innovative cocktail from the drinks menu.
15 locals recommend
1868
10 King David StreetAt upscale 1868, the native Jerusalemite chef creates haute cuisine using fresh, seasonal produce. Accompany your meal with a glass of fine wine or an innovative cocktail from the drinks menu.
In the Ticho House, a restored mansion and art museum from the 1860s, this charming restaurant offers gourmet dining in a scenic location. Its high-end Italian dishes and pastries are known throughout the city, and the romantic old-world decor makes this the perfect place for a date.
31 locals recommend
Anna
10 HaRav Agan StIn the Ticho House, a restored mansion and art museum from the 1860s, this charming restaurant offers gourmet dining in a scenic location. Its high-end Italian dishes and pastries are known throughout the city, and the romantic old-world decor makes this the perfect place for a date.
With its striped awning and elegant ironwork, this cozy cafe brings a touch of Paris to the Middle East. Run by three generations of the Kadosh family, the cafe boasts French delicacies and drinks in a unique atmosphere. From the quiches to the pasta, everything is made in-house.
36 locals recommend
Kadosh Café Patisserie
6 Queen Shlomziyon StWith its striped awning and elegant ironwork, this cozy cafe brings a touch of Paris to the Middle East. Run by three generations of the Kadosh family, the cafe boasts French delicacies and drinks in a unique atmosphere. From the quiches to the pasta, everything is made in-house.
One of the city's hidden gems, this hip Kurdish restaurant is an unforgettable dining experience! The signature dish is a shamburak, a savory plate-sized pastry with your choice of meat or vegetarian fillings. The unique pastries are served with a sampler of fresh salads, including pickled vegetables that are out of this world.
34 locals recommend
Ishtabach
1 Beit Ya'akov StOne of the city's hidden gems, this hip Kurdish restaurant is an unforgettable dining experience! The signature dish is a shamburak, a savory plate-sized pastry with your choice of meat or vegetarian fillings. The unique pastries are served with a sampler of fresh salads, including pickled vegetables that are out of this world.
Tucked away behind produce stalls in the Mahane Yehuda market, this hole-in-the-wall eatery serves authentic and unpretentious Iraqi-Jewish cuisine. Try the kubbeh soup, a rich vegetable stew with hearty meat dumplings -- it’s the ultimate in comfort food.
57 locals recommend
Azura
4 Ha-Eshkol StTucked away behind produce stalls in the Mahane Yehuda market, this hole-in-the-wall eatery serves authentic and unpretentious Iraqi-Jewish cuisine. Try the kubbeh soup, a rich vegetable stew with hearty meat dumplings -- it’s the ultimate in comfort food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer lovers, rejoice! Beer Bazaar showcases Israel's diverse indie and craft beer scene. Here, you'll find brews with local ingredients such as pomegranate and juniper, served alongside a delicious meat-heavy menu of bar munchies. While the bar is always packed, a hip warehouse-style back room offers plenty of seating at all hours.
30 locals recommend
BeerBazaar Jerusalem
Etz Hayyim StreetBeer lovers, rejoice! Beer Bazaar showcases Israel's diverse indie and craft beer scene. Here, you'll find brews with local ingredients such as pomegranate and juniper, served alongside a delicious meat-heavy menu of bar munchies. While the bar is always packed, a hip warehouse-style back room offers plenty of seating at all hours.
A favorite of local hipsters, Gatsby transports you back to a simpler and more glamorous time. Patterned after a 1920s speakeasy, Gatsby serves mind-blowing cocktails in a charming atmosphere. Note: unlike many of the city’s bars, Gatsby is open on Friday nights.
60 locals recommend
Gatsby Cocktail Room
18 Hillel StA favorite of local hipsters, Gatsby transports you back to a simpler and more glamorous time. Patterned after a 1920s speakeasy, Gatsby serves mind-blowing cocktails in a charming atmosphere. Note: unlike many of the city’s bars, Gatsby is open on Friday nights.
Parks & Nature
The whole city comes out for a picnic in Gan Sacher, where circus performers practice their moves and local musicians host song circles outdoors. Don't miss the scenic walking trails, lined with historic ruins, olive trees, and wildflowers. Walk to the upper edge of the park to check out the Jerusalem Bird Observatory, a favorite for kids.
195 locals recommend
Sacher Park
1 שדרות בן צביThe whole city comes out for a picnic in Gan Sacher, where circus performers practice their moves and local musicians host song circles outdoors. Don't miss the scenic walking trails, lined with historic ruins, olive trees, and wildflowers. Walk to the upper edge of the park to check out the Jerusalem Bird Observatory, a favorite for kids.
Shopping
Feminine and funky, the ‘50s-inspired clothes at this modern Israeli boutique will charm women of all ages.
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27 King George StFeminine and funky, the ‘50s-inspired clothes at this modern Israeli boutique will charm women of all ages.