Hotels for Families
Families on vacation want to choose a hotel that is optimally geared to children to ensure a smooth and pleasurable stay.
Certain facilities and services undoubtedly make all the difference such as child-friendly swimming pools, activities for children, babysitting services, space for kids to run around, playgrounds or play areas and spacious rooms that can comfortably accommodate the family. We’ve rounded up the most family friendly hotels in Jerusalem (and the areas surrounding) based on these factors and more.
Hotels in or near Jerusalem City Center
Jerusalem’s city center is one of the most convenient locations in the city, offering easy access to many of the top sites, such as the Old City, and countless dining and shopping options.
Dan Panorama Jerusalem
The Dan Panorama, with its well-equipped family rooms and children’s clubs, is regarded as a top family hotel in the city center. The children’s clubs include Danyland, which offers arts and crafts, toys and movies with dedicated staff for little ones (kids under six must be accompanied by an adult). The club is open on Saturdays and holidays as well as every day during the peak month of August. Cyberland offers computer games, Sony Play-Stations and independent activities for older children between ages eight and 14. Other facilities that appeal to families are the rooftop swimming pool and sundeck (open in summer). The family room includes a living room with a pull-out sofa and rooms with connecting doors. A room for two adults and two children will cost around $353* per night.
Where: 39 Keren Hayesod St, Jerusalem
Contact: +972-2-569-5695
Dan Jerusalem
The Dan Jerusalem is geared to families with a playground, an indoor and outdoor (seasonal) swimming pool, a children’s club, playground and massive lounge and outdoor area for kids to run around. The atmosphere is unpretentious meaning parents can relax if their kids make a mess or a lot of noise. The hotel also offers a babysitting service, which is certainly a plus for parents looking to enjoy private time and unwind. Furthermore, Dan Jerusalem offers several dining options, making it easy to find food for children who are fussy eaters. Though it’s located out of the way on Mount Scopus, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service making it easy to get around Jerusalem. A room for two adults and two children will cost around $272* per night.
Where: 32 Lehi St, Jerusalem
Contact: +972-2-533-1234
Inbal Jerusalem Hotel
The Inbal Jerusalem Hotel may be one of the city’s most celebrated luxury hotels but it is also known for being family friendly. With a warm atmosphere, year-round swimming pool, and selection of family-oriented rooms, the Inbal makes for a comfortable and memorable stay. Parents with children will love the location, adjacent to Liberty Bell Park with its basketball courts, roller-skating rink, playgrounds and climb-worthy dragon sculpture. The park is also home to the renowned Train Theater which offers delightful puppet theater and other plays. The hotel is not a far walk from the re-launched First Station and Emek Refaim Street, both of which offer eateries and shops galore. A room for two adults and two children will cost around $608* per night.
Where: 3 Jabotinsky Rd, Jerusalem
Contact: +972-2-675-6666
Jerusalem International YMCA Three Arches Hotel
The Jerusalem International YMCA Three Arches Hotel offers comfortable accommodation, cross-cultural activities and magnificent panoramic views from its famous observation tower. But one of its selling points that make it a top family hotel is that visitors get to take advantage of the full range of activities at the adjacent Jerusalem YMCA for free. These include use of the YMCA’s large indoor swimming pool, squash courts, gym and library. Families with children will also appreciate the convenient location of the hotel, just minutes from both the city center and the Old City. A room for two adults and two children will cost around $350* per night.
Where: 26 King David St, Jerusalem
Contact: +972-2-569-2692
Grand Court
The Grand Court Hotel is an affordable family hotel situated in the hotel precinct on Mount Scopus. The hotel offers a range of rooms and suites; both the premier rooms and junior suites are large enough to accommodate two adults and two children comfortably. Grand Court has an outdoor swimming pool with a children’s pool and pool bar, rooftop terrace, fitness room, and spa. The Grand Hotels chain began in 2005, making it a relatively new and fresh choice on the Jerusalem hotel scene. A room for two adults and two children will cost around $194.
Where: 15 Saint George St, Jerusalem
Contact: +972-2-591-7777
Ramada Jerusalem
Ramada Jerusalem is a family friendly hotel, with interconnecting bedrooms and family rooms and a range of exceptional facilities that families will appreciate. These facilities include a heated indoor pool joined by a seasonal landscaped outdoor pool, a children’s pool, health club, modern fitness room, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and tennis court. Children will love the playground and table tennis tables. An additional plus is the babysitting service and selection of restaurants on site. A room for two adults and two children will cost around $336* per night.
Where: Ruppin Bridge At Herzl Boulevard, Jerusalem
Contact: +972-2-659-9999
Crowne Plaza
Jerusalem’s Crowne Plaza Hotel offers a variety of family-friendly amenities and services including a heated swimming pool, tennis courts, lawns, a children’s club and babysitting. The hotel is conveniently located at the entrance to the city and families that are after an educational experience will love that the hotel is within walking distance to the Israel Museum, Bible Lands Museum, Bloomfield Science Museum, Knesset, Supreme Court and other must-see attractions. Both the light rail and the Central Bus Station are nearby and free shuttle transportation is provided to and from the city center. Don’t forget to check out the hotel’s stunning views, particularly from the top floors. A room for two adults and two children costs around $210* per night.
Where: Sderot HaNassi Hashishi, Jerusalem
Contact: +972-2-658-8888
Ramat Rachel
The family hotel Ramat Rachel has a lovely kibbutz (country-like) atmosphere yet it is conveniently situated just minutes from Jerusalem’s city center. The hotel has plenty of well-tended lawns and grassy areas for kids to run around on, as well as a playground. The hotel’s semi-Olympic-size swimming pool is covered and heated during the winter months. The toddler’s pool (summer only) is shaded by a large pergola, and there is also a water slide during July and August. Furthermore, the hotel has three tennis courts and a basketball court on site.
Another highlight is Eyal’s Farm on the kibbutz, which gives visitors the hands-on experience of caring for animals and plants. The farm offers fun and educational family workshops that include a visit to a nearby archaeological site, pita bread making in an outdoor oven and other interactive activities. A superior room for 2 adults and children will cost around $300*.
Where: Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, Jerusalem
Contact: +972-2-670-2555
Hotels within a 15 minute drive of Jerusalem
Just outside the bustling city lies serene nature and picturesque hilltop views. If you’re looking for peaceful and more spacious accommodation, it is definitely worthwhile to look into staying in a hotel outside of the city.
Zippori Center
Located in the Jerusalem Forest right next to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and Mount Herzl, Zippori Center is an ideal getaway destination for families visiting Jerusalem. The location offers easy access to the picturesque village of Ein Karem and downtown Jerusalem by way of the Mount Herzl light rail stop nearby. It has a sprawling property surrounded by nature with a guesthouse, hostel, pool, comfortable rooms and many more amenities.
Where: Zippori Center, Jerusalem Forest
Contact: +972-72-329-0702
Shoresh Green Hills
If you’re looking for self-catering accommodation geared to families, then Shoresh Green Hills in the Judean Hills is an outstanding choice. In addition to the almost Olympic-sized swimming pool with small waterfalls, there is a children’s pool with pool toys. On colder evenings, the family can relax together in front of the fireplace in the unit. Each suite is made up of a bedroom, lounge with two sofa beds, table for two, kitchenette, bathroom, private verandah with table and chairs, and other facilities.
If you’re not in the mood to cook, then you could visit or order take-out from some great restaurants in nearby Abu Ghosh and Mevasseret Zion. Or, take advantage of the designated BBQ areas nearby. It’s worth ordering the breakfast basket to the room, which is filled with treats from local bakeries and dairies. A room for two adults and two children will cost around $185* per night.
Where: Moshav Shoresh
Contact: +972-2-533-8338
C-Hotel Neve Ilan
C-Hotel Neve Ilan is a real family hotel set in the picturesque landscape of the Judean Mountains, just a short drive from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. A stay at the hotel gives your family the experience of being close to nature, and there is also plenty to explore such as restaurants, vineyards, olive presses, monasteries, hiking trails, parks, bike trails and forest areas near to the hotel (bicycles are available to rent). Another plus for families is the convenience store on the hotel premises.
C-Hotel Neve Ilan offers a children’s zone suitable for ages 2-16 with over 400 square yards of activities. The area includes a jungle gym, play supermarket, building and construction booth, transportation booth, computer games, cinema and more. There is a dedicated children’s pool, as well as hammocks and swings spread out across the grounds. The hotel offers activities for families during the day and in the evening after dinner (more so in the summer) and these include bouncy castles, board games, ping-pong, air-hockey, pool, foosball and cooking workshops. It’s a good idea to check out the hotel’s itinerary. A room for two adults and two children will cost around $250*.
Where: Kibbutz Judean Hills
Contact: +972-3-919-0669
Notes
*Room rates are approximate, are subject to change and are primarily based on Expedia Rates (unless mentioned below) for a one-night stay on May 15 – May 16 (the holiday of Shavuot) for 2 adults and 2 children, ages 8 and 12. The selected date was changed in cases where there was no availability.
Exceptions:
Three Arches rates based on booking.com
Inbal, Ramada, Crowne Plaza, Shoresh Green Hills & C-Hotel Neve Ilan rates based on quotes directly from the hotel.