Katamon Travel Guide
Jerusalem
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.
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.
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.
Jaffa Gate
You can learn about the history of Jerusalem when you stop by Jaffa Gate. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
Things to do
West-Bank Christian Full Day Tour
Jerusalem in the Footsteps of Jesus Day Tour from Tel Aviv
Bethlehem and Jericho Day Tour from Jerusalem
Dead Sea Relaxation Day Tour from Jerusalem
Travel To Jericho & Jordan River Half Day Self Guided Tour
Top hotels in Katamon
Mike's House Jerusalem
Our host greeted us as we arrived showed us around helped us out very nice and easy place to go. This is the place a gem.
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
The Inbal Jerusalem
No complaints about staff, however I’ve been coming to this hotel since 1984. I feel like your construction has only made the hotel feel more crowded. You may have created more space for hotel guests, but much too crowded at meals… particularly buffets.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
The David Citadel Jerusalem
Clean and comfi
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Cassia Hotel Jerusalem
Nice hotel Great location Perfect value for money
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
Really nice rooms, food, service, all in all fantastic
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Herbert Samuel Jerusalem
The rooms were clean, but pretty small. The breakfast was unbelievable.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Katamon
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.
Rehavia
While visiting Rehavia, you might make a stop by sights like Ben Yehuda Street and French Square.
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 Mamilla Mall.
German Colony
German Colony is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum of Natural History Jerusalem and Hansen House - Design, Media and Technology Center.
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 Mount Zion during your time in the area.
Mishkenot Sha'ananim
Historical sites, restaurants and spas are some highlights of Mishkenot Sha'ananim. Make a stop by The First Station or Mount Zion while you're exploring.
