German Colony Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Western Wall showing a city, landscape views and a sunset

Western Wall

4.5/5(24 reviews)

This 2,000-year-old structure is one of the world’s holiest sites, where hundreds of praying worshippers make for a stirring sight.

Western Wall
Al-Aqsa Mosque showing heritage architecture, landscape views and night scenes

Al-Aqsa Mosque

4/5(5 reviews)

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.

Al-Aqsa Mosque
Mahane Yehuda Market showing markets and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Machane Yehuda Market

4.5/5(16 reviews)

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.

Machane Yehuda Market
Ben Yehuda Street

Ben Yehuda Street

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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.

Ben Yehuda Street
Jaffa Gate

Jaffa Gate

4.5/5(20 reviews)

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.

Jaffa Gate
Israel Museum showing interior views

Israel Museum

5/5(7 reviews)

Browse the exhibits at this large museum, which hosts valuable art collections as well as precious historical artifacts, including the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Israel Museum

Activities

Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour

Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour

AU$139
per adult
Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour
Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River - Group Guided Tour from Jerusalem

Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River - Group Guided Tour from Jerusalem

AU$125
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River - Group Guided Tour from Jerusalem
Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea, & More Tour

Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea, & More Tour

AU$139
per adult
Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea, & More Tour
Saint Catherine Church in the Nativity church of Bethlehem - Guided tour of Bethlehem

Full-Day Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Tour

AU$125
per adult
Full-Day Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Tour
From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem Guided Day Tour

From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem Guided Day Tour

AU$136
per adult
From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem Guided Day Tour
Light streaming through ceiling mural in a church in Jerusalem

Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Tel Aviv

AU$189
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Tel Aviv
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Our pick of the best German Colony Hotel Deals

Orient by Isrotel exclusive
Orient by Isrotel exclusive
5 out of 5
3 Emek Refaim St, Jerusalem
The price is AU$527 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$527
28 June - 29 June
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (662 reviews)
"Located in the beautiful and historic German Quarter. Lovely, comfortable and stylish rooms, friendly staff and excellent food."

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Orient by Isrotel exclusive
The Inbal Jerusalem
The Inbal Jerusalem
5 out of 5
Liberty Bell Park, 3, Jabotinsky St., Jerusalem
The price is AU$629 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$629
28 June - 29 June
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (661 reviews)
"Super hotel with great amenities and very nice staff."

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2025

The Inbal Jerusalem
Jerusalem Gate Hotel
Jerusalem Gate Hotel
43 Yirmiyahu Street, Jerusalem
The price is AU$141 per night from 21 June to 22 June
AU$141
21 June - 22 June
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Western Wall and Belz ...
8/10 Very Good! (135 reviews)
"Nice room, small fridge available, coffee as well; bathroom small, not full shower door so water all over floor....very nice staff, helpful"

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Jerusalem Gate Hotel
Herbert Samuel Jerusalem
Herbert Samuel Jerusalem
Shamai 25, Jerusalem
The price is AU$318 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$318
28 June - 29 June
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (727 reviews)
Go to Israel!! great hotel
"Tamer at the front desk was extremely helpful! My husband was sick and he got a Dr for him. This truly felt like a home away from home. the location is amazing... everything is right at the front door and everything is within walking distance. The pool and spa are excellent as well. Rooms are big ..."

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

Herbert Samuel Jerusalem
The David Citadel Jerusalem
The David Citadel Jerusalem
5 out of 5
7 King David St, Jerusalem
The price is AU$861 per night from 21 June to 22 June
AU$861
21 June - 22 June
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Western Wall and Mamilla Mall ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (443 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2025

The David Citadel Jerusalem
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
5 out of 5
26-28 Agron Street, Jerusalem
The price is AU$876 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$876
22 June - 23 June
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (488 reviews)
"Staff were attentive, thoughtfu and phenomenal. Breakfast was terrific."

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
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Other neighbourhoods around German Colony

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Emek Refaim

2/5(1 area review)

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.

Emek Refaim
West Jerusalem

Mishkenot Sha'ananim

Historical sites, restaurants and spas are some highlights of Mishkenot Sha'ananim. Make a stop by The First Station or Khan Theatre while you're exploring.

Mishkenot Sha'ananim
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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 Sultan's Pool during your time in the area.

Baka
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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 Jerusalem Great Synagogue and The First Station.

Talbieh
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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.

Yemin Moshe
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Katamon

Katamon might not have many top sights, but Israel Museum and Holyland Model of Jerusalem are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Katamon

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