We havent been able to sleep in every hotel in the city, but this selection is based on traveller reviews, coolness, and our own experiences (where we have them).

Whilst it isn’t as diverse or liberal as the Tel Aviv nightlife scene, Jerusalem has a vibrant nightlife which shouldn’t be dismissed.

Jerusalem’s shopping opportunities vary from Arab bazaars in the Old City to modern malls in modern Jerusalem.

Jerusalem might be a fairly traditional place, but cultural activities come in all forms in the city.
Classical Music
Classical music is popular in Jerusalem like in other parts of the country. Check the events page for exact listings of events.
The Jerusalem Centre for the Performing Arts, in the German Colony area of west Jerusalem, serves as [...]

Israel’s capital is a great place to keep fit.
Jogging
Jerusalem is a hilly city and so a jog should really be planned before it is run. Having said this, this topography means that a properly planned run can be magical. A book, the Carta’s Jogger’s Guide to Jerusalem offers great ideas. Alternatively, you can combine your [...]

Jerusalem has literally hundreds of small museums, here are some other interesting, off the beaten track ideas.

The Tower of David Museum is located in the restored ancient Citadel of the Old City (near the Jaffa Gate) and tells the fascinating (and long!) history of Jerusalem in varied and interesting ways.

The Israel Museum is a national collection of art and ancient artifacts. Whilst the museum is currently being refurbished, one of the key exhibits, the Dead Sea Scrolls, housed in the magnificent Shrine of the Book, amongst the museums’s grounds, as well as many other fascinating exhibitions are still open.

Yad Vashem is the world’s largest Holocaust memorial. Visited by foreign leaders when they visit Israel, the Yad Vashem complex is located amongst stunning forest in hills overlooking Jerusalem. The main museum tells the chilling story of the Holocaust as much through its eery architecture as its fascinating displays.

There are so many options of touring Jerusalem that we lay them out for you. You can take free or paid walking tours, bus tours, running tours, segway tours, and even MP3 tours.