About West Jerusalem
West Jerusalem is one of Israel's major cities, home to around 400,000 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in West Jerusalem
1
The Knesset
2
Supreme Court
3
Mount Herzl
4
Yad Vashem
5
HaPaamon military position
6
Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book
7
Bible Lands Museum
8
L.A. Mayer Memorial Museum of Islamic Art
Budget travel
Free things to do in West Jerusalem
Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book
L.A. Mayer Memorial Museum of Islamic Art
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit The Knesset
- Visit Supreme Court
- Visit Mount Herzl
- Eat at The Eucalyptus
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Yad Vashem
- Visit HaPaamon military position
- Visit Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book
- Eat at Shalom Felafel
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Bible Lands Museum
- Visit L.A. Mayer Memorial Museum of Islamic Art
- Visit All Nations Cafe
- Eat at Melech HaFalafel VeHaShawarma
Where to eat
The Eucalyptus
Shalom Felafel
Melech HaFalafel VeHaShawarma
HaSabikh
Steakiat Tzidkiyahu
Bein Aza LeBerlin
Masudi
Marvad Haksammim
Where to stay
- Stay Inn Hostel
- The Post Hostel Jerusalem
- Jerusalem Hostel
- Avraham Hostel
- Jerusalem Gate Hotel
Shopping
- City center
- Pomeranz bookstore
- Mahane Yehuda
- Mamilla
- Malha Mall
Nightlife
- HAOMAN 17
- The Cassette
- Ha-Tipa
- Sira
- Prague
- Birman
Museums & culture
- Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book
- Bible Lands Museum
- L.A. Mayer Memorial Museum of Islamic Art
In pictures
West Jerusalem gallery
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