East Jerusalem Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Jerusalem
Where to stay in East Jerusalem
Old City
Unique features of Old City include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Via Dolorosa or Ethiopian Monastery while you're exploring the area.
Muslim Quarter
You'll enjoy the monuments and shopping in Muslim Quarter. You might want to make time for a stop at Convent of the Sisters of Zion or Dome of the Rock.
Christian Quarter
Christian Quarter is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ethiopian Monastery and Via Dolorosa.
Jewish Quarter
Jewish Quarter is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Western Wall Tunnel and Israelite Tower.
Armenian Quarter
Armenian Quarter is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem and Church of St. Mark.
Ramot Alon
When in Ramot Alon, you can plan a visit to 9/11 Living Memorial Plaza and Ammunition Hill Memorial and Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
National Hotel Jerusalem
The hotels rooms need urgent renovation
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
New Capitol Hotel - Jerusalem
The American Colony Hotel – Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Historical place
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Legatia
City Center Jerusalem
Good location and excellent service
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Mamilla View - Suites & Apt Hotel
This was a great stay, so clean, comfortable, courteous! Very easy to work with… thank you.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
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.
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.
Temple Mount
Visit this holy place to learn about its significance for Muslim, Jewish and Christian people and to enjoy panoramic views of Jerusalem.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
This famous church stands at the site where, according to Christian belief, Jesus was killed, buried and later raised from the dead.
Mount of Olives
Take in the beautiful view from this storied mountain, mentioned several times in the holy scriptures of Christianity and Judaism.
Damascus Gate
Damascus Gate is just one of the places to see in Jerusalem, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour from Jerusalem
Caesarea, Haifa, and Akko Day Tour from Jerusalem
