Christ Church Guesthouse

Top choice in Jerusalem


This wonderfully maintained guesthouse gets high marks for its period atmosphere, multilingual staff, prime location and garden setting. The simply furnished rooms have stone floors, domed ceilings and comfortable beds, and there are lounges where guests can relax over free tea and coffee.

As it's part of the same complex as Christ Church, the first Protestant church in the Middle East, the majority of guests are pilgrims seeking to participate in church services or enjoy prayerful reflection. The cafe, on the other hand, is a lively meeting point for all stripes of tourists in Jerusalem.


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