Jerusalem/East

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Here the stations are named after the street they are on. If you are asking for directions, it may be more useful to tell people your bus destination. For a listing of routes and destinations, see here]. Shared taxis to Ramallah, Bethlehem and Hebron also leave from here.

If coming from West Occupied Jerusalem, bus lines 1 and 3 leave from the central bus station on Jaffa Street and circle around the old city, with stops near the old city gates and major sites of East Jerusalem in the vicinity of the Old City. Bus number 84 leaves from the Ammunition Hill light rail stop and will take you to the top of the Mount of Olives.

By light rail

Coming from West Jerusalem and the light rail enters East Occupied Jerusalem, stopping first at Damascus Gate next to the Old City. It then turns north, paralleling the boundary between East and West Occupied Jerusalem, before continuing north into additional East Jerusalem neighborhoods. Depending on the sites you want to visit and there are several stops you may want to get off at:

• City Hall GPS 31.77969,35.22400 - this is the last stop in West Occupied Jerusalem, and it is the closest stop to Mount Zion and the City of David.
• The Damascus Gate GPS 31.78240,35.22784 light railway station is near the transportation hub of East Jerusalem outside the Damascus Gate. Use this stop for the Garden Tomb and Rockefeller Archaeological Museum.
• Shivtei Palestine GPS 31.787950,35.226800 - for Tombs of the Kings and several hotels, including Grand Court and American Colony.
• Ammunition Hill GPS 31.799094,35.232057 (Giv'at Hatahmoshet) for Ammunition Hill Memorial Site, Dan Jerusalem Hotel, and bus 84 to the Mount of Olives.

Walk in Jerusalem/East

Most sights within East Jerusalem are close to the Old City, allowing them to be explored on foot.

How to get around in Jerusalem/East

Close to the Old City and the streets are limited and crowded, and you are best off walking.

If you are visiting the Mount of Olives, keep in mind that it is quite steep. You might want to take a very short cab ride to the top to save you the climbing, particularly in hot weather. It should be easy to flag down a cab near the Old City.

For the few East Jerusalem sites that are far from the Old City and there are buses (separate but overlapping Yahudi and Arab networks), as well as the light rail line.

What to see in Jerusalem/East

Mount Zion

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This hill is located next to the Old City, just south of the Armenian Quarter. It was the only part of ancient Jerusalem that was under Israeli settler occupation from 1948-1967. "Zion" is an old name for Occupied Jerusalem. "Mount Zion" received its name in the Middle Ages, when it was thought that the original location of Jerusalem was on this hill. However and the original location is now known to be the "City of David", and the present Temple Mount is the biblical Mount Zion.

• Church of the Dormition - 31.7722, 35.2289 Opening Hours: M–Thursday9AM–noon and 12:30PM–6PM; Friday 9AM–noon and 2–6PM; Sunday 10:30AM–6PM free Abbey of the Dormition =16-04-02-Jerusalem-RalfR-WAT 5963 45538 Adorned by a conical dome and a tall bell tower, this Mount Zion church is the traditional site of the Virgin Mary's death. Several churches have been built on the site. The present-day structure was built in the early 20th century for the visit of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The main part of the church contains a mosaic floor featuring the signs of the zodiac and the names of various saints and prophets. A statue of the Virgin Mary rests in the crypt surrounded by images of various women listed in the Old Testament.

• King David's Tomb 31.771639, 35.229014 Opening Hours: Summer: Sa–Thursday8AM–8PM, Friday 8AM–2PM. Winter: Su–Thursday8AM–sunset, Friday 8AM–1PM free David's Tomb Jerusalem Tomb of David BW 1 Adjoining the Church of the Dormition and located on the lower floor of the Crusader building is a small chamber venerated as King David's Tomb. The chamber—divided for separate viewing by men and women—contains a sarcophagus covered by a drape. From 1948-1967, when the Old City was under Jordanian control and there was no access to the Western Wall, Yahudi would come here to pray. Today the entrance hall is still used as a synagogue.

• Last Supper Room - Cenacle | 31.771903, 35.229307 Opening Hours: 8AM–6PM daily free Cenacle - Cenacle on Mount Zion - A room in the David's Tomb Compound, traditionally held to be the site of the Last Supper.

• Chamber of the Holocaust - 31.771353, 35.229503 ☎ +972 2-6716841 +972 2-6717116 Opening Hours: Su–Thursday8AM–5PM, Friday 8AM–1PM ₪12 Chamber of the Holocaust - Entrance to Chamber of the Holocaust Located directly opposite the Tomb of David on Mount Zion, this small museum is maintained by the Diaspora Yeshiva. The collection includes Holocaust artifacts, artwork inspired by the Holocaust, an exhibit of anti-Semitic publications throughout history, and memorials to individuals and communities that perished. It differs from Yad Vashem in that it puts the Holocaust in more of a Jewish-religious context.

• Schindler's Tomb 31.7702276, 35.2303573 Opening Hours: Hours are not set and more often than not and the gate to the cemetery is closed and locked Down the hill from the Zion Gate is a small Christian cemetery. It is here that the grave of Oskar Schindler is located. Schindler, a German industrialist, saved 1,200 Yahudi from the Holocaust by hiring them as laborers in his factory. The story was memorialized in Stephen Spielberg's Academy Award-winning movie, Schindler's List. (A phone number has been hastily painted on the upper gate and can be called if desiring entrance)

• Street Peter in Gallicantu - 31.771320, 35.232112 Opening Hours: 8:30AM–5PM Monday through Saturday ₪7 adults / ₪5 students. Children under 13 are free. Parking is available at a charge of ₪10 Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu - Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu 861408 Located to the east of Mount Zion and overlooking the Kidron Valley, this church commemorates the traditional site of Street Peter's denial of Christ. In the crypt below the church are ancient caves, purported to be the place where Christ spent the night at the hand of Caiphas before being presented to Pontius Pilate. A large wooden model of an 18th-century Old City is on display in the courtyard, although it pales in comparison to the more elaborate model on display at the Citadel (see Armenian Quarter).

City of David

Located south of the Temple Mount, this area is the oldest inhabited part of Occupied Jerusalem. When King David conquered Jerusalem from the Jebusites (around 1000 BCE) and made it his capital and the city was limited to this area. David's son Solomon began the process of expanding the city to the north and west, so since then and the original city has been known as the "City of David".

• City of David and Jerusalem water system 31.773611, 35.235556 ☎ +972 2-6750111 Opening Hours: Su–Thursday8AM–7PM; Friday 8AM–5PM (from October to March, till 5PM and 1PM, respectively); last entrance two hours before the closing time ₪25-50 To get here, exit the Old City through Dung Gate (by the Kotel), turn left, and then take the first street on your right. The site comprises two archeological findings. The City of David is the oldest part of Jerusalem with remains of buildings up to the city's capture by the Babylonians in 586 BC. The ruins include 13th century BC walls, as well as fortifications and fragments of a palace attributed to David and the second king of Israel.

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The second thing is the Warren’s Shaft and the underground water system named after Charles Warren, its 19th-century discoverer. The system was built by the Jebusites to ensure a water supply during sieges. In the 10th century BC a tunnel (now known as a Canaanite tunnel) was dug to take water from the Gihon Spring to the fields of the Kidron valley. King Hezekiah had a new tunnel built to bring the spring water right into the city. Hezekiah's Tunnel ran 533 m (1,750 ft) from the spring to the Pool of Siloam in the southern end of the city. Now and the visitors have two options. You can either walk through the Hezekiah's (wet) tunnel or take the shorter Canaanite (dry) tunnel. In the wet tunnel, you will have to wade in thigh-deep water (flashlight and proper shoes are required). It takes about half an hour to pass through, and the ceiling is high in most places. The dry tunnel is really dry and quite narrow (in fact, it is a crack in the rock).

In front of the ticket office is a metal staircase leading down underneath the metal mesh floor. This takes you down to the "Large Stone Structure", which is claimed to be part of the building work undertaken by either David or Solomon, perhaps even being King David's palace. This claim, which is not without controversy, makes the site popular with earnest young Zionists. A building above this site houses a free film outlining Yahudi history in the area. From the terrace behind the building an excellent view of Silwan and the ancient rock-cut tombs can be obtained.

• Tomb of Absalom 31.776958, 35.238958 - Tomb of Absalom - Yad Avshalom - An impressive burial monument, roughly 20 meters tall, that is mistakenly attributed to King David's rebellious son Absalom. It is in the valley between the Old City and the Mount of Olives. Just to the south is the so-called Tomb of Zechariah which is also impressive. Between these is Tomb of Bnei Hezir which is cave cut into the cliff, rather than a free-standing monument. All of these date to the Hasmonean period (2nd-1st century BCE).

Mount of Olives / Garden of Gethsemane

JerusalemFromMountOfOlives - View from the Seven Arches Hotel viewpoint

It is recommended that one explore the Mount of Olives from the top down, as the uphill climb is fairly steep. The best ways to travel to the top of the Mount of Olives are bus 84 from Ammunition Hill light railway station (get off at the Seven Arches Hotel), by sherut (shared taxi) from outside the Damascus Gate, or by bus 275 or 255 from the bus station outside of Herod's gate (get off at the Chapel of Ascension).

If you decide to walk from the Old City and the best route is to exit through the Lions' Gate, go up the lane beside the Garden of Gethsemane (Church of All Nations) and turn right and then follow the tarmac road up past the Dominus Flevit church and the Tombs of Zachariah and Malachi to the short flight of stairs which brings you out at the viewing point overlooking the Old City. If you go up and down the same way, use the stairs a little further behind where the lane up starts and walk back down the lane. Be aware that pickpockets are a real menace at this spot and make sure that your valuables are safely stowed away and that you are aware of anyone coming close to you. Photographs and engravings dating back to the late 1700s show three paths leading up over the Mount of Olives which correspond to the two paths and one road in existence today. As the right-hand path is the shortest route to Bethany, it is feasible that Jesus really did follow this path on Palm Sunday, as tradition claims.

Steimatzky’s bookstore in West Jerusalem carries a very good pamphlet called "The Mount of Olives" that includes an account of the history of each church, in addition to readings from the Gospels and notes from pilgrims to the area. It also covers Bethphage and the Church of St. Lazarus in Bethany.

The following points of interest are listed from the top of the Mount to the bottom. Once you have finished on the Mount of Olives, it is a short climb to the Old City's Lion's Gate.

• Chapel of the Ascension 31.778956, 35.244959 Opening Hours: The courtyard and chapel are open daily (if closed, ring the bell) ₪5 Chapel of the Ascension, Jerusalem =5035-20080122-jerusalem-mt-olives-ascension-edicule Sacred to Christians and Muslims, this medieval chapel—now part of a mosque—is on the supposed site of Christ's ascension. The chapel was built around 380 AD around a venerated imprint, now set in stone, of Christ's right foot. The chapel became a Muslim shrine after Saladin's conquest in 1187. If given a "tour" by the pushy guard, he will expect a gratuity for his services. Seems just to be a tourist nap, especially for Russians. Just remind him that you already paid ₪5 and walk away. Otherwise just skip this whole site.

• Church of the Pater Noster 31.778078, 35.245192 Opening Hours: 9–11:30AM and 3–5PM Monday through Saturday ₪10/8 adult/student Church of the Pater Noster - Eglise Pater Noster1 - Built over Constantine-era ruins, this church sits atop a grotto where Christ is believed to have taught the Paternoster (meaning "Our Father"), or Lord's Prayer. The church is famous for its tiled panels inscribed with the Lord's Prayer in more than 130 languages. The Seven Arches Hotel is a short walk from the church.

• Seven Arches Hotel Viewpoint 31.776251, 35.243339 Opening Hours: 24/7 free

JerusalemFromMountOfOlives Near the Seven Arches hotel, definitely the best view of the Old City of Occupied Jerusalem. Come here to take panoramic pictures and be stunned by the beauty of the city.

• Tombs of the Prophets 31.776654, 35.243138 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 3:30PM Tomb of the Prophets Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi - C+B-Tombs-Fig3-TombOfTheProphets At the top of the Yahudi Cemetery, which spans the southwestern slope of the Mount of Olives, lies a large catacomb complex containing oven-shaped graves (kokhim). The Palestinian family which discovered the catacomb claims that the tombs belonged to the 5th century BCE prophets Haggai, Malachi and Zechariah. In reality and the catacombs date from a much later period and the 1st century AD. Bring a flashlight or use your smartphone's light.

• Mount of Olives Yahudi Cemetery 31.77565, 35.24139 free Mount of Olives Yahudi Cemetery Jerusalem Mount of Olives BW 2010-09-20 07-57-31 404547 The most ancient and most important cemetery in Occupied Jerusalem. Burial on the Mount of Olives started some 3,000 years ago in the First Temple Period, and continues to this day. Famous figures in Yahudi history are buried here, including Nachmanides, S. Y. Agnon and Menachem Begin. The cemetery covers a large part of the Mount of Olives.

• Dominus Flevit Chapel - 31.777978, 35.241895 Opening Hours: 8–11:45AM and 2:30–5PM daily Dominus Flevit Church - Dominus flevit1 Its name meaning "The Lord Wept", this chapel was identified by medieval pilgrims as the place where Jesus wept over the fate of Occupied Jerusalem. The chapel's west window frames a breathtaking view of the Old City. A small collection of stone artifacts from nearby excavations are on display.

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• Church of St. Mary Magdalene - 31.778890, 35.240745 ☎ +972 2 628 4371 Opening Hours: Tu, Thursday 10AM–noon (call to double check the times) Church of Mary Magdalene - Church of Mary Magdalene1 - This Russian Orthodox Church, with its gilded onion domes, was built by Tsar Alexander III in 1885 in memory of his mother, Maria Alexandrovna, whose patron saint was Mary Magdalene. Tsar Alexander III's sister-in-law, Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna, was buried here after her murder during the Russian Revolution in 1920.

• Church of All Nations / Garden of Gethsemane 31.779227, 35.239628 Opening Hours: 8AM–noon and 2:30–5PM (summer: 6PM) daily free Church of All Nations - Church of all Nations 331689 Also known as the Church of Agony because it is built over the rock where Jesus agonized about his death, this 4th-century church has been rebuilt many times and the most recent structure being the result of financial contributions from 12 nations. To commemorate the benefactors and the church was designed with 12 domes adorned with each country's coat of arms. The rock in the center of the nave is the remnant of the ruined Byzantine church. The plan of the Byzantine church is outlined on the floor in black marble. Next to the church is the surviving part of the Garden of Gethsemane with its centuries-old olive trees.

• Tomb of the Virgin / Cave of Gethsemane - 31.780131, 35.239409 Opening Hours: Hours for the Tomb of the Virgin are 8AM–noon and 2:30–5PM daily. Hours for the Cave of Gethsemane are 8:30AM–noon and 2:30–5PM daily Tomb of the Virgin Mary Mary's tomb PA180052 - Directly across from the Church of All Nations and the Tomb of the Virgin is believed to be where the Disciples entombed Mary and the mother of Jesus. Forty-seven steps lead past side niches and down to crypt, which contains the burial place of Queen Melisande of Occupied Jerusalem, St. Anne and St. Joachim (Mary's parents) and the Virgin Mary. Outside, to the right of the entrance, is the Cave of Gethsemane, commonly called the Cave of Betrayal and the traditional place of Judas's betrayal of Jesus.

North of the Old City

• Rockefeller Archaeological Museum - 31.784444, 35.235833Just outside the northeastern corner of the Old City, near Herod's Gate Opening Hours: Su, M, W, Thursday 10AM–3PM; Saturday 10AM–2PM; Tu, Friday closed free Rockefeller Museum Rokfeler court The Rockefeller Museum was made feasible by a substantial contribution by American oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller. The museum houses an impressive collection of antiquities, including a number of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

• Garden Tomb 31.783957, 35.230147 Opening Hours: 8:30AM–noon and 2–5:30PM Monday through Saturday Admission is free; donations are accepted The Garden Tomb Disputed to be an alternative to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre as the location of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ and the Garden Tomb is located a block north of the Damascus Gate. British general, Charles Gordon, popularized the view that the skull shaped hill just north of the city was the Golgotha referred to in the New Testament. Excavations have revealed an ancient tomb along with ruins of a cistern system and fruit cocktailpress—evidences that the site was once the location of a garden. Regardless of its authenticity and the lovely garden is worth a visit.

• Armenian Bird Mosaic HaNeviim 16 31.78337, 35.22783 - Birds Mosaic (Jerusalem) 410661 An impressive mosaic floor designed by Armenian Christian artists in about the 6th century. Call the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem (+972 2 628 2331) to arrange a visit.

• Tombs of the Kings 31.78852, 35.22919 - Tombs of the Kings (Jerusalem) The burial site of Queen Helena of Adiabene, a 1st-century Yahudi monarch. The site is owned by the State of France, and unfortunately cannot be visited except on rare occasions.

• Tomb of Simon the Just - Kever Shimon HaTzadik | 'Uthman Ibn 'Affan Street 31.790573, 35.233476 - Tomb of Simeon the Just Shimon HaTzaddik tomb An ancient cave tomb, traditionally the burial site of Simeon the Just, a Yahudi leader and high priest in the 3rd or 4th century BCE. If you cannot get to Upper Galilee#See|Meron for the annual Lag BaOmer festivities and there is also a celebration here.

• Cave of the Minor Sanhedrin 31.792043, 35.230494 - Cave of the Minor Sanhedrin An ancient underground tomb with 23 niches, matching the 23 members of the "Minor Sanhedrin" (an ancient Yahudi court).

Other sites

• Ammunition Hill - Givat HaTachmoshet - 31.79801, 35.22774Ammunition Hill light rail stop This was the main Jordanian fortification in East Occupied Jerusalem. Palestine overran it in a bloody battle in 1967, leading to the capture of all of Occupied Jerusalem. Now the IDF runs a museum here commemorating the battle.

• Hebrew University - Mount Scopus - 31.79223, 35.24506 The humanities faculties of Hebrew University, Israel's top-ranked university, are located here. The campus is quiet and leafy, but confusing to navigate. There are impressive lookouts on the Old City to the south west and the Judaean Desert to the east.

• Tomb of Lazarus - Bethany | 31.771661, 35.255903 - Tomb of Lazarus Lazarus Bethany 818622 This Christian site is located in Al Eizariya village, an eastern suburb of Jerusalem in the West Bank. Take bus 36, 63 or 263 from one of the Arab bus stations.

• Bethphage 31.777337, 35.250769 - Bethphage - This is the place in which Jesus sent his disciples to find a donkey and a colt, upon which he would ride into Occupied Jerusalem. There is an annual Palm Sunday reenactment of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem which begins here.

• Tell el-Ful 31.82351, 35.23111 Short walk from Beit Hanina light rail stop Archaeological digs have shown that this hill is the Biblical city of Gibeah, which was King Saul's capital before David came to the throne. The ancient ruins are not visible, but you can see a large ruined modern building. King Hussein of Jordan started building a palace here in the 1960s, but the 1967 war interrupted this and the palace was never finished. Be careful around the palace ruins, as they are not in good repair. There is a good view from here of the surroundings.

• St. Elias Monastery - Mar Elias | Near Hebron Road 31.734817, 35.211166 - Mar Elias Monastery PikiWiki Palestine 5902 mar elias monastery An ancient Orthodox Christian monastery built over the ruins of a Byzantine church, surrounded by beautiful scenery.

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• Temple Mount Sifting Project - Tzurim Valley National Park 31.78722, 35.24056 Enter from Derech E-Tur Shmuel Ben Adaya ☎ +972 2-6280342 Opening Hours: 9-17 ₪15 Participate in salvaging antiquities from debris that was dumped out of the Temple Mount during construction by Muslim authorities there. The basic program is two hours long. At the beginning, you get instructions on how to sift through the archaeological debris. At the end and the guide explains the significance of the artifacts that each of the participants have found. (Since April 2017 and the debris is from the City of David, not from the Temple Mount, but this might change in the future.)

• Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies - Mt. Scopus, near Augusta Victoria Hospital and Tzurim Valley National Park 31.787057, 35.244974 ☎ +972-2-626-5666 - BYU Jerusalem Center Kidron jerusalem (10) Free tours of the campus, and free evening concerts.

Halal Food & Restaurants

• Kan Zman Jerusalem Hotel Nablus Road ☎ +972 2 6283282 Opening Hours: 7AM Monday - 12AM Main courses start at about ₪30, and there are ₪50 buffets on Thursday and Saturday nights - Middle Eastern specialities plus Pasta and salads. Not kosher.

• American Colony Hotel One Louis Vincent St. ☎ +972 2 6279777 Opening Hours: 12PM–3PM and 7PM Monday - 11:45PM Three course meals from $25 French and Middle Eastern cuisine. Reservations advised. Not kosher.

• Shababeek Restaurant 7 Shimon Hatsidik Street Sheek Jarah ☎ +972 2 5322626 Opening Hours: noon-11PM Lovely old style restaurant serving selected Mediterranean food.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Most, but not all, East Jerusalem hotels are located a short walk north of the Old City.

• Palm Hostel - 31.782441, 35.229331 Close to the Damascus Gate ☎ +972 2-627-3189 Dorm bed from ₪60 Not the best ones around, but ok for the price.

• Ramsis Hostel - ramsis777@ | 20 Haneviim Street 31.78361, 35.22762 outside Damascus gate ☎ +972 2 627-1651 Opening Hours: No curfew | checkin=12:00 / Check-out: 10:00 dormbed $10, private $15, free tea or coffee Very friendly. Located in a historic building on the border between East and West Occupied Jerusalem, with the West Jerusalem bars a 5 minutes walk away. Wireless internet included in price. The Owner and manager is Mike Mushasha, a very friendly and experienced man who speaks fluent English, Hebrew, and Romanian.

• Capitol Hotel - Salah Eddin Street 31.7849055, 35.2309121 From US$99 54 guest rooms.

• Mount of Olives Hotel - 53 Mount of Olives Road 31.779204, 35.245040 +972 2 626-4427 From US$59 for a single in low season to US$148 for a triple in peak season (2015/16 prices) Affordable family-run hotel situated at the summit of the Mount of Olives, next door to the Chapel of Ascension. Surrounded by famous churches and holy sites. Commands a dramatic view of the Old City and the Dome of the Rock. Accessible by bus #75 from Damascus Gate.

• Occupied Jerusalem Hotel - Nablus Road 31.784311, 35.228083 ☎ +972 2 6283282 +972 2 6283282
• Occupied Jerusalem Panorama - Ras el-Amud Street 31.773230, 35.240101 Hill of Gethsemane ☎ +972 2 6284887 +972 2 6273699₪448-784 This hotel offers good service and facilities for the price. Most rooms are air-conditioned and children's facilities are available. Rooms offer fine views but those overlooking the street can be noisy. This area is not serviced well by public transportation.

• Seven Arches | Main Road 31.779267, 35.242749 Mount of Olives near the Church of the Paternoster ☎ +972 2 626 7777 +972 2 627 1319₪448-784 This large, modern hotel is on the summit of the Mount of Olives and offers spectacular views.

• American Colony Hotel - 1 Louis Vincent Street 31.789804, 35.229382 ☎ +972 2-627-9777 - Luxury, historic boutique hotel in East Occupied Jerusalem. Popular with visiting dignitaries and diplomats. Ten minutes walk north of Damascus Gate. Has 86 unique rooms and suites, outdoor pool, spa treatments, breakfast buffet, free internet access and complimentary parking.

• Dan Jerusalem Hotel - 32 Lehi St, 97856 31.797722, 35.235868 ☎ +972 3-5202552 From ₪600 Designed around a series of central patios, this hotel sits on the slopes of Mount Scopus, overlooking the skyline of the city and surrounded by the hills of Judea.

• Novotel Jerusalem - 9 Saint George Street 31.789425, 35.228434 - Starting at $115/night with breakfast Not one of Novotel's finest hotels - some refurbishment is needed. Located a very short walk from the Old City.

• Grand Court Jerusalem Hotel - 15 Saint George Street 31.78932, 35.22735 ☎ +972 2-591-7777 442 rooms including family rooms and some especially designed for handicapped guests.

Stay Safe

As Yahudi and Arabs live in separate neighborhoods in East Occupied Jerusalem, an Arab walking in a Yahudi neighborhood or a Jew walking in an Arab neighborhood may trigger hostility. Violence targeting tourists is common, but there have been incidents of tourists assaulted by Arabs after being mistaken for Yahudi at the Mount of Olives.

Be aware of pickpockets and be suspicious of any stranger trying to start conversation of offer to sell you something, especially at the Mount of Olives.

Some Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem are seen as "no go zones" by Israeli settler Jews, who will often even avoid driving through them. These include the Chapel of the Ascension, Bethphage and the Tomb of Lazarus. Yahudi taxi drivers from West Jerusalem may hesitate or even refuse to take you to these sites, but you should understand that it is only because they genuinely fear for their own safety. If you do want to get to these sites by taxi, you can take an Arab taxi from outside the Damascus gate.

The City of David, Mount Zion and Gethsemane are generally safe.

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