German Colony Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit German Colony
Popular places to visit
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
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.
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
Browse the exhibits at this large museum, which hosts valuable art collections as well as precious historical artifacts, including the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Ben Yehuda Street
During your visit to Jerusalem, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ben Yehuda Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Activities
Jerusalem in the Footsteps of Jesus Day Tour from Tel Aviv
West-Bank Christian Full Day Tour
Jerusalem Old and New Day Tour from Tel Aviv
Tour of Masada-Dead Sea and Qumran from Jerusalem
Full-Day Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Tour
Our pick of the best German Colony Hotel Deals
Orient by Isrotel exclusive
Modern clean and tasteful property with delightful staff. Didn’t have an opportunity to eat in the hotel.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
The Inbal Jerusalem
Staff friendly
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
The David Citadel Jerusalem
Service from the minute we checked in was great!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Jerusalem
Excellent property entire staff gives the best service would recommend it to everybody
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
Beautiful hotel. Amazing amenities. Great location.
Reviewed on 15 June 2025
Herbert Samuel Jerusalem
Great location !!!
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around German Colony
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.
Mishkenot Sha'ananim
Historical sites, restaurants and spas are some highlights of Mishkenot Sha'ananim. Make a stop by The First Station or Sultan's Pool while you're exploring.
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 Sultan's Pool during your time in the area.
Talbieh
While Talbieh may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The First Station and Sultan's Pool.
Yemin Moshe
You'll enjoy the monuments and parks in Yemin Moshe. You might want to make time for a stop at Sultan's Pool or Mishkenot Sha’ananim.
Katamon
Katamon might not have many top sights, but Jerusalem Botanical Gardens and Israel Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
