Ein Karem Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Church of the Visitation
After visiting Church of the Visitation, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jerusalem. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
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.
Ben Yehuda Street
During your visit to Jerusalem, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ben Yehuda Street. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Mount of Olives
Take in the beautiful view from this storied mountain, mentioned several times in the holy scriptures of Christianity and Judaism.
Activities
Caesarea, Haifa, and Akko Day Tour from Jerusalem
Nazareth, Tiberias & Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Jerusalem
Jerusalem Full Day Tour from Tel Aviv
Masada and Dead Sea Day Tour from Jerusalem
Our pick of the best Ein Karem Hotel Deals
The Inbal Jerusalem
Best hotel in jerusalem! Beautiful hotel and helpful staff!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Orient by Isrotel exclusive
The best vk
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
Herbert Samuel Jerusalem
Breakfast was excellent, though staff was missing first at several positions - preparing eggs, optional coffee etc.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
The Eldan Hotel
Prima Royale
The staff was VERY helpful! We were disappointed that there was no breakfast, but we understood that it was because of the war and fewer guests. For at least one night, we were the only ones! Any time there was a problem, the staff addressed it immediately. Parking was convenient, and the maid service ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ein Karem
Kiryat HaLeom
If you're spending some time in Kiryat HaLeom, Knesset and Supreme Court of Israel are top sights worth seeing.
Katamon
Katamon might not have many top sights, but Jerusalem Theater and Israel Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Rehavia
While visiting Rehavia, you might make a stop by sights like French Square and Ben Yehuda Street.
Nachlaot
While visiting Nachlaot, you might make a stop by sights like Machane Yehuda Market and Ben Yehuda Street.
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 Jerusalem Theater and French Square.
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.
