Guidebook for Jerusalem
Food Scene
In a authentic decor with arched ceilings and a stunning courtyard, this restaurant offers high-quality Italian food and is a must stop for lunch
31 locals recommend
Anna
10 HaRav Agan StIn a authentic decor with arched ceilings and a stunning courtyard, this restaurant offers high-quality Italian food and is a must stop for lunch
Enjoy teas from all around the world and delicious homemade sweets in this quaint little tea house.
16 locals recommend
חליטת'ה
42 Sderot YerushalayimEnjoy teas from all around the world and delicious homemade sweets in this quaint little tea house.
The native Jerusalemite Chef creates haute-cuisine using fresh seasonal produce from the local market.
15 locals recommend
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10 King David StreetThe native Jerusalemite Chef creates haute-cuisine using fresh seasonal produce from the local market.
Famous for its intellectual crowds and cozy ambience, the Tmol Shilshom cafe offers poetry readings, live music, and the best shakshuka breakfast in town.
84 locals recommend
Tmol Shilshom
5 Yo'el Moshe Salomon StFamous for its intellectual crowds and cozy ambience, the Tmol Shilshom cafe offers poetry readings, live music, and the best shakshuka breakfast in town.
One of the city's hidden gems, this hip Kurdish restaurant is an unforgettable dining experience! The signature dish is a shamburak, a savory plate-sized pastry with your choice of meat or vegetarian fillings. The unique pastries are served with a sampler of fresh salads, including pickled vegetables that are out of this world.
34 locals recommend
Ishtabach
1 Beit Ya'akov StOne of the city's hidden gems, this hip Kurdish restaurant is an unforgettable dining experience! The signature dish is a shamburak, a savory plate-sized pastry with your choice of meat or vegetarian fillings. The unique pastries are served with a sampler of fresh salads, including pickled vegetables that are out of this world.
Tucked away behind produce stalls in the Mahane Yehuda market, this hole-in-the-wall eatery serves authentic and unpretentious Iraqi-Jewish cuisine. Try the kubbeh soup, a rich vegetable stew with hearty meat dumplings -- it’s the ultimate in comfort food.
57 locals recommend
Azura
4 Ha-Eshkol StTucked away behind produce stalls in the Mahane Yehuda market, this hole-in-the-wall eatery serves authentic and unpretentious Iraqi-Jewish cuisine. Try the kubbeh soup, a rich vegetable stew with hearty meat dumplings -- it’s the ultimate in comfort food.
Parks & Nature
Escape from the city while staying in the center of Jerusalem. Nestled in Gan Sacher Park, observe migrating birds from the observatory.
14 locals recommend
Jerusalem Bird Observatory
Rothschild StreetEscape from the city while staying in the center of Jerusalem. Nestled in Gan Sacher Park, observe migrating birds from the observatory.
The whole city comes out for a picnic in Gan Sacher, where circus performers practice their moves and local musicians host song circles outdoors. Don't miss the scenic walking trails, lined with historic ruins, olive trees, and wildflowers. Walk to the upper edge of the park to check out the Jerusalem Bird Observatory, a favorite for kids.
195 locals recommend
Sacher Park
1 שדרות בן צביThe whole city comes out for a picnic in Gan Sacher, where circus performers practice their moves and local musicians host song circles outdoors. Don't miss the scenic walking trails, lined with historic ruins, olive trees, and wildflowers. Walk to the upper edge of the park to check out the Jerusalem Bird Observatory, a favorite for kids.
Arts & Culture
The site features different photography from journalism to contemporary images and combines collections of modern and vintage work.
12 locals recommend
Vision Neil Folberg Gallery
The site features different photography from journalism to contemporary images and combines collections of modern and vintage work.
It's possible to spend multiple days at the Israel Museum, a genuine treasure of history and culture. The keystone exhibit surveys millennia of archeological discoveries, and rotating exhibits feature many of the world's oldest and most remarkable artifacts. The art wing displays a mix of old masters and contemporary Israeli art. Outside, the Dead Sea Scrolls are on display, and a sculpture garden overlooks a scenic view of the city. Kids love the interactive children's exhibits, complete with games, crafts, and multimedia experiences.
250 locals recommend
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
11 Derech RuppinIt's possible to spend multiple days at the Israel Museum, a genuine treasure of history and culture. The keystone exhibit surveys millennia of archeological discoveries, and rotating exhibits feature many of the world's oldest and most remarkable artifacts. The art wing displays a mix of old masters and contemporary Israeli art. Outside, the Dead Sea Scrolls are on display, and a sculpture garden overlooks a scenic view of the city. Kids love the interactive children's exhibits, complete with games, crafts, and multimedia experiences.
Sightseeing
You can't miss the Old City! Boasting streets and buildings that go back hundreds of years, Jerusalem's Old City is holy to the three Abrahamic religions. Many of the world's most famous (and beautiful) religious and historical sites are here, and the winding stone alleyways will transport you back in time. The Old City hosts unforgettable open-air festivals throughout the year, especially in the spring.
316 locals recommend
Old City
You can't miss the Old City! Boasting streets and buildings that go back hundreds of years, Jerusalem's Old City is holy to the three Abrahamic religions. Many of the world's most famous (and beautiful) religious and historical sites are here, and the winding stone alleyways will transport you back in time. The Old City hosts unforgettable open-air festivals throughout the year, especially in the spring.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer lovers, rejoice! Beer Bazaar showcases Israel's diverse indie and craft beer scene. Here, you'll find brews with local ingredients such as pomegranate and juniper, served alongside a delicious meat-heavy menu of bar munchies. While the bar is always packed, a hip warehouse-style back room offers plenty of seating at all hours.
30 locals recommend
BeerBazaar Jerusalem
Etz Hayyim StreetBeer lovers, rejoice! Beer Bazaar showcases Israel's diverse indie and craft beer scene. Here, you'll find brews with local ingredients such as pomegranate and juniper, served alongside a delicious meat-heavy menu of bar munchies. While the bar is always packed, a hip warehouse-style back room offers plenty of seating at all hours.
A favorite of local hipsters, Gatsby transports you back to a simpler and more glamorous time. Patterned after a 1920s speakeasy, Gatsby serves mind-blowing cocktails in a charming atmosphere. Note: unlike many of the city’s bars, Gatsby is open on Friday nights.
60 locals recommend
Gatsby Cocktail Room
18 Hillel StA favorite of local hipsters, Gatsby transports you back to a simpler and more glamorous time. Patterned after a 1920s speakeasy, Gatsby serves mind-blowing cocktails in a charming atmosphere. Note: unlike many of the city’s bars, Gatsby is open on Friday nights.
Shopping
Feminine and funky, the ‘50s-inspired clothes at this modern Israeli boutique will charm women of all ages.
נעמה בצלאל
27 King George StFeminine and funky, the ‘50s-inspired clothes at this modern Israeli boutique will charm women of all ages.
Essentials
Shufersal Sheli Agron
1 Gershon Agron StYou'll find all your grocery needs here.