When’s the last time you stayed in a good boutique hotel? For me, it’s been too long, so imagine my luck when I managed to check out not 1, but 3 central boutique hotels in Jerusalem.
Three must try central boutique hotels in Jerusalem
Bezalel Hotel
Bezalel Hotel is located in a quiet residential street, yet within close walking distance of nearby attractions. Mahane Yehuda market is approximately 10 minutes by foot, and buzzing Agripas Street is only 3 minutes away.
The second you enter the reception area, you immediately see the individual style you don’t find in larger chains. There’s a familiarity and personal touch about the place, which is something I greatly value when staying at a boutique hotel.
Like many good boutique hotels, Bezalel Hotel offers elegant accommodation at reasonable prices. There are 36 classic rooms in the hotel — all rooms come with either a classic terrace, or a classic balcony. I’ve seen them both, and trust me, the classic terrace is really worth it! There are only 3 terrace rooms available, so don’t delay and book before they’re all gone.
What’s also really clear about Bezalel is that the style, art and ornaments all reflect Israeli culture and design. As you can see from the photos, even the lighting is adorned with the colours of the Israeli flag! The dining room is where breakfast, and more important, the happy hour takes place (4-7pm). Guests can enjoy the complimentary wine, drinks and nibbles on offer.
Address: Mesilat Yesharim St 1, Jerusalem, 9458401, Israel
Harmony Hotel
If you’re looking for an incredibly chic rest stop in the centre of Jerusalem, you’ve found it. Harmony Hotel is within walking distance of the Old City, tourist sights and the superb Mamilla Mall.
It’s becoming a firm favourite with travellers to the city, and I can completely understand why. From the moment you enter, you’re welcomed by a chic, clean and simply elegant decor. The lobby/lounge area is stylish enough to admire, but not stiff and museum-like, that you can’t relax.
Harmony Hotel is exactly as the name suggests: its tranquil environment is a welcome from the buzzing activity outside its double doors.
The sleek decor extends to the bedroom and bathroom. It’s individual in design, and just the type of place you want to come back to after a full day of exploring.
There’s also a complimentary happy hour for guests every day. Other perks for guests include free use of the PC and internet in the lobby, and free WiFi throughout the hotel.
Address: 6 Yoel Moshe Salomon Street, Jerusalem
Hotel Malka
Hotel Malka is the baby of the 3 hotels. At the time of visiting, it’d only been open for 3 weeks, but occupancy was already full, with weekend bookings especially popular.
Despite its status as a new player in the market, the hotel’s already receiving impressive guest reviews on major booking websites.
On visiting, you can understand why. Its location off Jaffa Street, is in a quiet, yet nice neighbourhood, making it easily accessible to guests. The entrance to Hotel Malka is unmissable: just follow the empty beer barrels turned plant pots outside!
Upon entering, it’s modern, yet with a rustic feel. Yoram, the hotel’s owner and manager, explained the reason behind this. The building’s 130 years old, and was once a shop for Russian pilgrims and long before that, an ice cream store.
It was a 4-year project to re-construct the building, along with the original stones and the structure of the roof. Yoram’s so proud of the history and building efforts that went into Hotel Malka, that he’s even placed photos around the hotel to show guests.
There are 22 rooms in total and include, double, deluxe and twin rooms. Bedrooms are elegant, personal and rustic in style, particularly with the original stone features. Breakfast isn’t included in the price, but there’s an option to request it if desired.
Address: Heleni Hamalkah 15, Jerusalem, 91010, Israel
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Jerusalem is on my list ever since I visited the neighboring country Jordan. I prefer boutique hotels to regular ones. Harmony hotel appeals the most to me perhaps due to the pastel color theme they have used in the interiors.
Harmony is so lush, and in a really excellent location. Please do get to Jerusalem one day, you really won’t be disappointed. Many thanks for commenting L)
Harmony looks like the best out of the three for me. However saying that they all looked nice! Great article 🙂
Thanks Natasha! Harmony is really beautiful, but Bezalel is really nice, and new too!
Hotel Malka would definitely be my pick just from the looks. Especially the raw stone looks inside and outside are beautiful. All seem pretty spacious and comfortable inside, they can’t be cheap.
Hi Marlies, actually, Hotel Malka is the cheapest! It’s because it’s still very new, but this boutique hotel is in a great central location 😀
Based on the pictures, I think Hotel Malka is the place for me <3 Love the stone wall!
Thanks Justine, it’s a sweet boutique hotel, and new too! Location is perfect for exploring Jerusalem.
I love the Harmony Hotel from your pictures. Looks like the kind of place I’d like to stay in!
It’s pretty wonderful, and the lounge/lobby area is so nice, it almost makes you feel you don’t want to leave 😀
These all look really lovely and cosy! What were the highlights and the lowlights of travel in Jerusalem? It’s not somewhere that I’ve ever really thought of visiting, but I’m interested to know what it’s like.
Thanks Kate, honestly there are so many highlights (more than lowlights) to see in Jerusalem. I also wasn’t so keen on going, but after this trip, I can’t wait to go back to Israel!
These hotels looks lovely! I like the outside with the stones. Is it a typical architecture there? I guess my favorite is the first one because of all the nice tiles inside!
Thanks Umberta, the natural stones are very common in the natural structures in the country, and I love how Hotel Malka has tried to recreate this. Many thanks for commenting!
these hotels all look so nice! I like that you gave multiple options as well. I will take these into consideration when I go
Thanks Mimi! Hotel Malka is very new, and you can still get really good deals with the hotel if you choose to stay there 🙂
WOW! All the properties you listed above look so lush and plush. I prefer boutique hotels over swanky 5 stars. Harmony seems to be right up there. Would love to stay there when I visit Israel.
Yes Archana! Boutique hotels are much more personal than the luxury 5 star places, and Harmony is so wonderful, I hope you get to visit in person!
There are 3 very considerable boutique hotel options in Jerusalem here. I would choose Hotel Malka as I love brand new hotels. The location off Jaffa Street sounds perfect, and with 4 years of reconstruction, they must have paid so much attention to detail.
I agree with you! Hotel Malka is a sweet reconstruction of its original building, and it has so much character. That, plus the owners are very nice and hospitable!
These is a good list of boutique hotels. I personally liked the Malka hotel because of its quiet location and interior. I loved hotels which are located off the main street as it provides the required peace. Will save this post for my visit to Jerusalem.
You’re not alone, I think most people like the look of Hotel Malka. It’s very quiet around the hotel, but only 5 minutes walk to the main Jaffa Street. Many thanks for reading; let me know when you go to Jerusalem!
Absolutely love all the hotels listed. I’m more of a boutique hotel gal. And these would work perfect for me. My favorite is definitely Malka hotel. I love a bit of quietness when I’m on holiday.
I’m with you on that Karen! A bit of peace goes a long way for me too, glad you like the look of Malka, the owner will be pleased to read it!
Wow, the place looks wonderful. Will definitely recommend this for a stay.
Thank you, I appreciate you stopping by to comment.
Great post !! Going to bookmark this and when I visit I will keep these hotels in mind 🙂
Thanks Laura, please do, all 3 are great, and local, choices!
Jerusalem fascinates me, I’d love to visit one day. And these boutique hotels all look perfect, although I love the exposed stonework of Hotel Malka
Great choice! Hotel Malka was only a week old when I visited, and their occupancy rate was already full! It’s lovely, charming, and reasonable.
I absolutely loved the green walls in Harmony Hotel! Though, I think my favorite is the first one, Bezalel Hotel. I absolutely love the ornamental design on the floor and walls. It’s so cool that they really highlight their culture in the design & art, rather than keeping everything simple and white.
You’re so right Miranda, Bezalel is a great boutique choice. It’s still pretty new, so if you ever make it there, you’ve got to check it out!
I can see why Hotel Malka is fully booked, it is beautiful!!! Though all of the hotels look nice and sound lovely, I would want to stay at Hotel Malka – it is just calling my name!!! 🙂
I don’t blame you! It’s such an intimate hotel, and great personal service too.
Oh my gosh! I’m planning a trip to Jerusalem “soon” (whenever that is haha) and this was fantastic to read. I think my favorite option is the new one- Hotel Malka! You just really can’t beat the stone walls. Beautiful. I can’t wait to read your other Jerusalem stuff!
Aww thank you! Jerusalem’s an amazing city with so much history, not all of it religious! Hotel Malka’s a good choice, and yes, the stone walls are just stunning 🙂
I should try more boutique hotels. These three all look like such great places to stay! I am especially charmed by Hotel Malka. Wow!
It’s a lovely hotel, and is doing so well for a new hotel in Jerusalem.
I liked the design of Bezalel Hotel the most. But other two are also cool. Good options to choose from if you go to Jerusalem.
Bezalel is so welcoming and a great design inside. Plus the happy hour’s great too!
I need to say that I didn’t thought that Jerusalem is so modern now, my picture of Jerusalem is always one big old place, but this changed my picture about it a lot! And I like the reviews about hotels, I have more confidence when I’m searching for them!
I’m happy to read that! Jerusalem’s an incredible place, and I know you’ll love it there.
i’m loving the rustic feel to Hotel Malka, very quirky too with the beer barrels turned into plant pots and it has it’s own piece of history to it that just adds to it’s alluring charm. I’d definitely try to spend at least one night here if I’m ever to visit Jerusalem 🙂
It’s a good choice! Plus it’s in a central location, and very reasonable too in price.
The floor of the room at the Bezalel Hotel has instagram “shoefie” written all over it – I love it! <3 I've not been to Jerusalem yet, though I would like to visit in the future, so good to know there are some affordable boutique hotel options out there x
There really are Becca, and I highly recommend visiting! I loved my time in Jerusalem and know you will too.
Interesting list you got here Lisa. Of the three hotels I like the rustic vibes of the Malka Hotel. And being a 130 year old building it will definitely be amazing to stay here. The Harmony Hotel sounds perfect considering its in prime location.
Many people love the look of Malka! It’s very rustic, and they did so well turning the building into something modern yet traditional too.
This is a good post with recommendations for when you travel by yourself to the Middle East. This region has experienced permanent turmoil so knowing where to go and stay is part of a good plan. Harmony Hotel is my favorite so far. Let’s see when I will travel there.
Harmony Hotel’s an excellent choice! I loved my time in Jerusalem, and sure others will too.
Oh wow, I absolutely love the Hotel Malka as it truly looks different. These types of hotels are so much better than the impersonal chain hotels. When I visited I stayed at the American hotel which is one of the leading small hotels of the world and also felt quite boutique. Whilst the rooms were not particularly notable, the courtyard swimming pool, gym and cellar bar were exceptional and it was also in a great location.
That sounds like a lovely choice. I didn’t see it when I was in Jerusalem, but will check it out should I return one day.
I love the rustic look and feel of Hotel Malka. Saving it to my hotels list for my Jerusalem trip.
Great, enjoy it, it’s a lovely hotel.
Jerusalem is on my list of cities to visit and this post is helpful in planning. I don’t want to spend too much on accommodation and these boutique hotels are the perfect answer. They are all clean chic and all you need for a few days stay. My favourite send to be Bezalel without a doubt. The interior and the colours really spiral to me plus it’s in a residential area perfect for my liking. Thanks for sharing.
Bezalel is still quite new, so I really urge you to book there. It’s also in a great central location, and near the old city.
I have Jerusalem as a bucket list destination and this post only makes me want to pack my bag and visit it soon. The all important aspect of accommodation is a great help from your post and Bezalel Hotel seems the perfect place. The art work in the photos look amazing and overall looks like a very comfy hotel. I live independently owned hotels for that personal touch. Thanks fir sharing.
There are some fantastic boutique hotels in Jerusalem, and Bezalel is a great choice!