German Colony Travel Guide
Jerusalem
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Popular places to visit
Western Wall
This 2,000-year-old structure is one of the world’s holiest sites, where hundreds of praying worshippers make for a stirring sight.
Machane Yehuda Market
Get a taste of Jerusalem’s everyday life at this bustling market, home to little stores and stalls by day and restaurants and bars by night.
Al-Aqsa Mosque
Part of the sacred Temple Mount site, this lead-domed structure is a fully functioning mosque. It is among the holiest sites in the Islamic world.
Jaffa Gate
You can learn about the history of Jerusalem when you stop by Jaffa Gate. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Ben Yehuda Street
During your visit to Jerusalem, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ben Yehuda Street. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Israel Museum
Browse the exhibits at this large museum, which hosts valuable art collections as well as precious historical artifacts, including the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Things to do
Bethlehem and Jericho Day Tour from Jerusalem
Jerusalem in the Footsteps of Jesus Day Tour from Tel Aviv
Top hotels in German Colony
Orient by Isrotel exclusive
Clean room. Great breakfast but we got an older room. Not one that was advertised.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Inbal Jerusalem
No complaints about staff, however I’ve been coming to this hotel since 1984. I feel like your construction has only made the hotel feel more crowded. You may have created more space for hotel guests, but much too crowded at meals… particularly buffets.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
The David Citadel Jerusalem
Clean and comfi
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Cassia Hotel Jerusalem
My stay at the Cassia Hotel Jerusalem was exceptional from start to finish. Every staff member I encountered was warm, welcoming, and genuinely accommodating, the kind of hospitality that immediately puts you at ease after a long trip. The room was absolutely beautiful: clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
Really nice rooms, food, service, all in all fantastic
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Herbert Samuel Jerusalem
The rooms were clean, but pretty small. The breakfast was unbelievable.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around German Colony
Emek Refaim
While visiting Emek Refaim, you might make a stop by sights like Hansen House - Design, Media and Technology Center and Museum of Natural History Jerusalem.
Mishkenot Sha'ananim
Historical sites, restaurants and spas are some highlights of Mishkenot Sha'ananim. Make a stop by The First Station or Mount Zion while you're exploring.
Baka
Get to know Baka by checking out its restaurants, historical sites and gardens. Consider a visit to nearby sights like The First Station or Mount Zion during your time in the area.
Talbieh
While Talbieh may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The First Station and Mamilla Mall.
Yemin Moshe
You'll enjoy the monuments and parks in Yemin Moshe. You might want to make time for a stop at Sultan's Pool or Mishkenot Sha’ananim.
Mahane Israel
While Mahane Israel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mamilla Mall and Jaffa Gate.
