Jako's Jerusalem Guide
Jerusalem, from our doorstep
Honest recommendations from people who live and work right in the middle of it all: where to eat on Shabbat, how to build a perfect day in the city, where to stay and what to do in winter.
Food · Shabbat in Jerusalem
Where to eat in Jerusalem on Friday night
Restaurants open on Friday night and Saturday, where to get Saturday breakfast and how to plan – with a map and phone numbers.
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Tips · Before you book
How to choose a hotel in Jerusalem: a practical guide
Where to stay, how to filter on Booking.com, which reviews to read and why to book direct.
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Itinerary · Short trip
24 hours in Jerusalem: our itinerary
Old City, dinner, bars at the market, breakfast at a local bakery and Nahalat Shiva – all on foot.
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Shabbat · Where to stay
A Shabbat-friendly stay in central Jerusalem
What to check before you book, hotel vs. apartment, where to pray and how to plan your meals.
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Seasons · Winter in Jerusalem
Jerusalem in winter: what to do when it rains
Museums, tunnels, kubbeh soup at the market, Hanukkah and Christmas – and what to do if it snows.
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