Beit Safafa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Beit Safafa
Popular places to visit
![Western Wall showing a city, landscape views and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/292000/292435-Western-Wall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 showing heritage architecture, landscape views and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/292000/292731-Al-Aqsa-Mosque.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Mahane Yehuda Market showing markets and street scenes as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/292000/292517-Mahane-Yehuda-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Machane Yehuda Market
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.
![Israel Museum showing interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/292000/292809-Israel-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Israel Museum
Browse the exhibits at this large museum, which hosts valuable art collections as well as precious historical artifacts, including the Dead Sea Scrolls.
![Church of the Holy Sepulchre showing heritage elements and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/292000/292116-Jerusalem-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Jaffa Gate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a595e4efec3c94f4d59d62d706558c28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Jaffa Gate
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.
Activities
![Woman and child swimming in the Dead Sea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/528014/e77def0f-6414-4db2-b200-a2eeb7b6a9aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Jerusalem and Dead Sea Private Tour from Tel Aviv
![Saint Catherine Church in the Nativity church of Bethlehem - Guided tour of Bethlehem](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1052943/6edbdc19-5df4-4233-be93-c9ea6eacbe62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Full-Day Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Tour
Our pick of the best Beit Safafa Hotel Deals
![Orient by Isrotel exclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16350000/16341900/16341833/9cbaea6f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 23 Jan. 2025
![The Inbal Jerusalem](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16400/16366/1f59dd64_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025
![Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6370000/6368900/6368804/9de649d3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2025
![Ramada by Wyndham Jerusalem](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3500/3478/9e06dc36_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Jan. 2025
![The David Citadel Jerusalem](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/71600/71571/62474d70_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024
![Dan Boutique Jerusalem](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19700/19654/03371fad_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 Jan. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Beit Safafa
![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Talpiot
Travellers enjoy Talpiot for its cafes and shopping. Consider checking out Hadar Mall while you're in the area.
![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/fab388a132e1c9afb9bf755dc9a6381f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 Mount Zion Cemetery during your time in the area.
![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Emek Refaim
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.
![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
German Colony
German Colony is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum of Natural History Jerusalem and Hansen House - Design, Media and Technology Center.
![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Bayit VeGan
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bayit VeGan and surrounding area, you can visit Yad Vashem and National Library of Israel.