David Citadel HotelvsAustrian Hospice
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, David Citadel Hotel ranks significantly better than Austrian Hospice. David Citadel Hotel is ranked #6 in Jerusalem with recommendations from 7 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Wallpaper.
David Citadel Hotel
7 David Hamelekh Street, Jerusalem 94101, Israel
From $428/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"If it's a room with a view you're after, the 384-room David Citadel Hotel, which overlooks Jerusalem's Old City walls and the Tower of David, is hard to beat."
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Avoid the pool unless you're willing to dodge splashing children.
Fodor's
"Talk about a great first impression—this hotel's lobby, by noted Italian architect Piero Lissoni, is elegant and welcoming, as is the soothingly decorated lounge and terrace one floor above." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The David Citadel is known for luxury, elegance and professional service. It is a favourite with international politicians and celebrities as well as families, and is ideally located."
Condé Nast Traveler
82.7
"This "very attractive hotel" in a perfect-scoring location "right in the center of everything" overlooks the Old City and the Tower of David." Full review
Wallpaper
"From its perch on King David Street, a short stride from the Old City’s western Jaffa Gate, the David Citadel has kept tabs on Jerusalem’s visiting elite since it first opened its doors." Full review
Frommer's
"It is filled with every luxury imaginable and lies just a short stroll from the Old City. Rooms are opulent in the extreme, large and bright and outfitted with Fendi furnishings " Full review
Lonely Planet
"Rooms are spacious and beautifully appointed (the suites are knockouts), there are three restaurants, and facilities include executive lounge, outdoor pool, children's play centre, spa and gym." Full review
Austrian Hospice
37 Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem, Israel
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Breakfast included
- Rooftop terrace
Frommer's
"The Hospice's gardens, terraces, fabulous rooftop vistas of the Old City, careful security, and dedicated staff are all real pluses." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The historic Austrian Hospice of the Holy Family, inaugurated in 1863, serves as both a guesthouse and a cultural centre."
Frommer's
"Offers both traditional guestrooms and dormitory-style accommodation...puts you almost literally at the doorstep of some of Israel's most famous historical and religious sites." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This castle-like guesthouse looks like a great place to film a movie about chain-rattling ghosts or crusading knights... There is a garden in front and the cloistered exterior is a popular hang-out." Full review