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Lutheran Guest House: BEST place to stay in Jerusalem's Old Walled City

I waited four years to stay at this place and I was not disappointed! Back in the summer of 2000 when I was staying with friends in the Christian Quarter, we went exploring one day and came across this guesthouse. I found it to be charming and vowed to stay here the next time I returned to the Old Walled City. I was not disappointed! Located in the quiet residential Jewish Quarter, the Lutheran Guesthouse is fairly well hidden. In fact when we arrived to Jerusalem it was at night and I remember we walked up and down the narrow cobbled streets, wondering just where in the world WAS this place?!!? We probably passed it several times before realizing where we were. (the Old Walled City can be a labyrinth of alleys and streets so it's not uncommon to get twisted around!).

The building itself is of course, made out of stone and there's little to mark it from the outside...a small sign next to a heavy metal doorway. Inside is charming, however...

Rooms are somewhat dormitory style, in that they're lined down the hallway on either side. We stayed in a "double" which had two twin beds. The room was on the small side but otherwise very clean and the bathroom was also scrupulously clean. Fresh linens on the beds and soap was provided in the bathroom (which also had bathtub/shower). You're asked to help conserve with the linens and for that matter, with running water. No problem.

There's a cozy (actually it's quite large) "sitting room" upstairs complete with television and a library full of books. Hotel guests tend to hang out here with coffee, talking about what they've seen/heard/learned that day.

The dining room is likewise clean and nice. We took the "room plus board" which meant we had breakfast included. Breakfasts were typically cereal, cold cuts, juices, coffee, and small salad.

Unique Qualities: Email addresses:

1) luthhosp@guesthouse-jerusalem.co.il

2) info@guesthouse-jerusalem.co.il

TIP:Ask if the last room upstairs on the right side is available (it's at no extra cost) - it comes with view over the Quarter toward the Dome of the Rock. It's got a small but very cute balcony and definitely the best view in the house.

Address: St. Mark's Road

Comparison: about average

Directions: Jewish Quarter

Phone: 02-626-6888 / 6834

Price: US$80-120

Theme: Pension/Guesthouse

Website: http://www.luth-guesthouse-jerusalem.com

Lutheran Guest House - 6: BEST place to stay in Jerusalem's Old Walled City

I loved how every morning we would wake up to a beautiful view over the rooftops toward the gilded Dome of the Rock, take a nice hot shower, and then skip downstairs to chat with the staff and have a light breakfast before heading out for a day of exploration. At the end of the day, it always felt so right to come back to the Guesthouse and hang our hats before going to bed. The rooms are not fancy, but they're comfortable and clean and I thought they were reasonably priced for the value and location.

As I've always said - in my opinion, the best place to stay when visiting Jerusalem, is inside the Old Walled City. No other place will give you a real feel for the ancient history and authenticity of this amazing city.

I will absolutely stay here at the Lutheran Guest House again...and again...and again.....on my next visits to Jerusalem.

Comparison: about average

Price: US$80-120

Theme: Pension/Guesthouse

Lutheran Guest House - 5: BEST place to stay in Jerusalem's Old Walled City

The courtyard is a great place to sip your coffee if the weather permits...overall, the location is perfect as it's right near the Western Wall and Dome of the Rock, not to mention the convenience of being right around the corner from the Muslim Quarter.

Comparison: about average

Price: US$80-120

Theme: Pension/Guesthouse

Lutheran Guest House - 4: BEST place to stay in Jerusalem's Old Walled City

The dining area was likewise peaceful and serene (a simple breakfast is included in the cost).

Comparison: about average

Price: US$80-120

Theme: Pension/Guesthouse

Lutheran Guest House - 3: BEST place to stay in Jerusalem's Old Walled City

I loved the upstairs lobby with its homey, lived in feeling....not to mention great views outside.

Comparison: about average

Price: US$80-120

Theme: Pension/Guesthouse

Lutheran Guest House - 2: BEST place to stay in Jerusalem's Old Walled City

Ask for the upstairs corner room "with the view" if you can - it's the best room in the house.

Comparison: about average

Price: US$80-120

Theme: Pension/Guesthouse