Ein Karem Travel Guide
Jerusalem
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.
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.
Mamilla Mall
During your trip to Jerusalem, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mamilla Mall. You can seek out the local tours in this family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do
Nazareth, Tiberias & Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Jerusalem
Caesarea, Haifa, and Akko Day Tour from Jerusalem
Jerusalem Full Day Tour from Tel Aviv
Top hotels in Ein Karem
KHAN EIN KAREM BOUTIQUE HOTEL
The hotel was quiet and the rooms were beautiful with a gorgeous outlook. The staff were incredibly helpful and the breakfast made for us was really lovely!
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
The Inbal Jerusalem
Very comfortable room and bathroom Excellent breakfast Been to two other Jerusalem hotels in the last 10 days and inbal is the only hotel that offers excellent tv channels and Netflix. When you are stuck in a hotel room cos of sirens this was a great bonus.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Eldan Hotel
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
The David Citadel Jerusalem
A beautiful hotel in the heart of the city. I was allowed an early check-in and a late checkout. I was able to witness Shabbat and was in walking distance to all the beautiful treasures of our beautiful city.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Jerusalem
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 Ben Yehuda Street and French Square.
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 The First Station.
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.
