Food Scene
Best pizza, great atmosphere. Fun to sit on the bar.
Also, their homemade pasta is fabulous.
קרן היסוד 36
36 Keren HaYesod StreetBest pizza, great atmosphere. Fun to sit on the bar.
Also, their homemade pasta is fabulous.
Don't be put off by the 'YMCA' name. This bldg is a historic landmark, one of the most beautiful in the city. Wonderful to enjoy a coffee on the beautiful patio. Thursday night: free Oud performance.
27 locals recommend
Jerusalem International YMCA
26 King David StDon't be put off by the 'YMCA' name. This bldg is a historic landmark, one of the most beautiful in the city. Wonderful to enjoy a coffee on the beautiful patio. Thursday night: free Oud performance.
It's a fabulous place with great food and atmosphere and an amazing view if you sit on the outdoor rooftop terrace! They also have really comfy couches where ou can enjoy a glass of wine.
9 locals recommend
Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center
3 HaTsanhanim StIt's a fabulous place with great food and atmosphere and an amazing view if you sit on the outdoor rooftop terrace! They also have really comfy couches where ou can enjoy a glass of wine.
Entertainment & Activities
Great little nearby park for kids or just sitting under trees on the grass for a picnic.
Sokolov Street
Sokolov StreetGreat little nearby park for kids or just sitting under trees on the grass for a picnic.
Essentials
Right behind our building is the mini-market where you can pretty much get everything you need (except for fruit and veggies). They also deliver if you buy over 30 sh. Grocer is 7 min walk.
Ze'ev Jabotinsky St 27
27 Ze'ev Jabotinsky StreetRight behind our building is the mini-market where you can pretty much get everything you need (except for fruit and veggies). They also deliver if you buy over 30 sh. Grocer is 7 min walk.
Sightseeing
I don't really recommend it, but it's interesting to know and if you walk that way, you'll have to pass a checkpoint.
בלפור 3
3 Balfour StreetI don't really recommend it, but it's interesting to know and if you walk that way, you'll have to pass a checkpoint.
Another place I don't recommend visiting because they won't let you in, but it's good to know why their are armed men outside if you happen to pass by.
Ze'ev Jabotinsky St 46
46 Ze'ev Jabotinsky StreetAnother place I don't recommend visiting because they won't let you in, but it's good to know why their are armed men outside if you happen to pass by.
Interesting place and beautiful architecture. Have guided tours. More info here: http://elyon1.court.gov.il/eng/siyur/index.html
19 locals recommend
Supreme Court of Israel
Sha'arei Mishpat StreetInteresting place and beautiful architecture. Have guided tours. More info here: http://elyon1.court.gov.il/eng/siyur/index.html
There is no visiting Jerusalem without a visit to the Old City! Highly recommend Hummus Lina in the Christian Quarter and hot chocolate and apple strudel at the Austrian Hospice in the Muslim Quarter.
316 locals recommend
Old City
There is no visiting Jerusalem without a visit to the Old City! Highly recommend Hummus Lina in the Christian Quarter and hot chocolate and apple strudel at the Austrian Hospice in the Muslim Quarter.
Arts & Culture
It's the main one for the country and does have some nice exhibitions. And, it's walking distance!
Check for holiday hours:
http://www.islamicart.co.il/en/default.asp#t4
הפלמ"ח 2
2 HaPalmach StreetIt's the main one for the country and does have some nice exhibitions. And, it's walking distance!
Check for holiday hours:
http://www.islamicart.co.il/en/default.asp#t4
THIS IS A MUST. The old Jerusalem train station has been turned into a beautiful, colorful, fun and cultural entertainment center. Great restaurants, ice-cream, rental bikes for the bike path, music..
152 locals recommend
The First Station
4 David Remez StTHIS IS A MUST. The old Jerusalem train station has been turned into a beautiful, colorful, fun and cultural entertainment center. Great restaurants, ice-cream, rental bikes for the bike path, music..
Shrine of the Book
11 שדרות רופיןIt's a must.
Everything Else
This is the coolest cafe/bookstore in the city and it's a cultural center of East Jerusalem. Center for Israeli lefties, Pal intellectuals and int'l activists. http://www.educationalbookshop.com/
Educational Bookshop
19 Salah Ad-din StreetThis is the coolest cafe/bookstore in the city and it's a cultural center of East Jerusalem. Center for Israeli lefties, Pal intellectuals and int'l activists. http://www.educationalbookshop.com/
Hopefully, you won't need to go.
http://www.terem.com/en
For TEREM appt with good family doctor, call Drs. Levy Dr. Davina at: 073-225-5357 or internist Dr. Ephraim Rosen: 02 561 2139. Fee: 400 sh.
9 locals recommend
Terem טרם
6 Daniel Yanovski StHopefully, you won't need to go.
http://www.terem.com/en
For TEREM appt with good family doctor, call Drs. Levy Dr. Davina at: 073-225-5357 or internist Dr. Ephraim Rosen: 02 561 2139. Fee: 400 sh.