The best hotels in Israel
The best hotel in Israel is King David Hotel in Jerusalem, with a Browntravels editorial score of 9.3/10. The American Colony Hotel in Jerusalem (9.0/10) completes the top two.
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Best hotel in Israel
King David Hotel
Jerusalem · Editorial score 9.3/10 · ££££
Jerusalem's storied 1931 grande dame in pink limestone, whose gardens and terraces look straight across the valley to the Old City walls.
Best for: History lovers, First-time Jerusalem visitors, Special occasions
The definitive Jerusalem address—stay for the view, the gardens and the sense of sleeping inside the city's modern history.
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No. 2 in Israel
The American Colony Hotel
Jerusalem · Editorial score 9.0/10 · ££££
A 19th-century pasha's mansion turned legendary East Jerusalem retreat, famed for its flower-filled courtyard, Cellar Bar and long literary pedigree.
Best for: Writers and romantics, Repeat Jerusalem visitors, History lovers
Jerusalem's hotel of character—choose it for courtyard mornings, Cellar Bar evenings and a century of stories in the walls.
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Hotels in Israel: questions answered
- What is the best hotel in Israel?
- King David Hotel in Jerusalem, scored 9.3/10 by Browntravels editors. The definitive Jerusalem address—stay for the view, the gardens and the sense of sleeping inside the city's modern history.
- What are the top 2 hotels in Israel?
- 1. King David Hotel, Jerusalem (9.3/10); 2. The American Colony Hotel, Jerusalem (9.0/10).
- How does Browntravels rank hotels in Israel?
- Every hotel carries an editorial score from 0 to 10, set by our editors and never by hotels, across six areas: service, design, dining, wellness, location and value. The Crown lists the highest-scoring hotels we cover in each country and updates as soon as a stronger hotel joins the directory. Commercial relationships never influence scores or rankings.
- How many hotels in Israel does Browntravels cover?
- 2 hotels in Israel have a full Browntravels profile, each with an editorial score, who it suits best and our verdict.
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