Ambassador Hotel
Sheigh Jarra,
Nablus Road
Jerusalem 19186
tel.: 02-5412222

When you decide to bring a crew to Israel, it is very important to choose the right hotel. We recommend the Ambassador Hotel in East Jerusalem for the following reasons: firstly, the Ambassador Hotel has a parking lot that makes the unloading of a van with equipment easier. And since the Ambassador is located in East Jerusalem in the diplomatic area, it is totally safe! The Ambassador is truly an international hotel where you can meet foreign journalists, and UN people, and an interesting mix of Israelis and Palestinians. Of course, price is an important consideration and you'll be fortunate, if you choose to reserve rooms at the Ambassador because the prices are fair and reasonable, especially for long shoots requiring a stay of several days. You can make a deal or we can make it for you. You can be sure that you'll get value for your money. And last, but not least: the food is delicious!

Prima Royal Hotel
3 Mendele Street
Jerusalem 92147, Israel
Tel.: 02-5607111
Fax: 02-5610964
E-mail: royale@prima.co.il

I find it difficult to recommend a hotel for crews who plan to stay in Jerusalem. On the one hand, there are the expensive and big hotels in Jerusalem which are usually not in the company’s budget. On the other hand, there are many cheap hotels that you will not be happy to put your crew in.

For these reasons it was refreshing to learn about the Prima Royal Hotel, a new four-star boutique hotel that is centrally located in the heart of Jerusalem in the city’s Talbieh district. Now that we have made a thorough check of the hotel, we are able to recommend this medium-size hotel because it has a nice atmosphere, the price is reasonable, and it is extremely clean. Moreover because it is a new hotel, the staff is ready to provide good service. In short, the Prima Royal Hotel is a quite place to relax after a shooting day.

Around $120 for a single occupancy per night.

American Colony Hotel
Nablus Road
P.O. Box 19215,
Jerusalem 97200,
Israel
tel.: 02-6279777

This hotel is #1 in Jerusalem, but only for big budget productions.
Where East meets West. Serene, spiritual and comfortable. For over 100 years, the American Colony Hotel has been a home away from home for discerning travelers who recognize quality. The American Colony Hotel is particularly recommended for film companies with large budgets. Even if you do not sleep there, jump in to look around and have a drink in the most beautiful garden hotel in Jerusalem. Guaranteed!

Mount Zion Hotel
17 Hevron Road
Mt. Zion, Old City
Jerusalem
tel.: 02-5689555

I personally do not like the big hotel that has no character. Here is a hotel that is not cheap, but it is worthwhile to check their prices. It is located next to the Jerusalem’s Cinematheque movie theatre with a great view. The charming Mount Zion Hotel is located a short distance from the Old City of Jerusalem. Originally constructed in 1882, when the Turks ruled Jerusalem, the entire complex was renovated in 1986. The charm of an earlier Jerusalem still remains. The food is average, get only rooms that were renovated and with the view. The Mount Zion Hotel facilities include an outdoor pool, a health club with sauna, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis and a Turkish hot pool.

Austrian Hospice
Via Dolorosa 37
tel.: 02-6271472

If you are shooting in the Old City, a must place to take a break is the Austrian Hospice. Situated at the 1st turnoff from the Via Dolorosa, turn in to the Austrian Hospice. It’s a beautiful building, and they have a small cafeteria and a garden. For lunch they only have coffee, beer, wines, sandwiches and soup of the day; the Austrian pastry is great! If you wish to sleep, it’s really basic: a cheap, clean room. No TV. Get the room with the balcony. The Austrian Hospice is a real unique experience - a pearl in the Old City.

Little House in Bakah
1 Yehuda Street (at the intersection with Hebron Road)
Jerusalem
tel.: 02-6737944

The Little House in Bakah is located in Bakah, a old neighborhood in Jerusalem. If you need to go cheap, it’s an option. The hotel is renovated and surrounded by a large garden. The 35 fully air-conditioned and e simple rooms in the Little House in Bakah are cheap and clean. A breakfast comes with the price of a room.

Accommodations in Jerusalem
If you are looking to rent an apartment while you are in Jerusalem, the company - In Jerusalem Colony Ltd. – specializes in short-term rentals to foreign residents of prestigious, fully furnished apartments. The apartments are all in a central location and the user friendly website simplifies the booking process.
http://c-n.co.il/JerusalemColonyWeb/MainPage/MainPage.aspx

Lutheran Guest House
St. Mark’s Road P.O.Box 14051, Jerusalem, Old City
Tel.: 02-626-6888, 02-628-2120

The Lutheran guest house, located in the Christian Quarter of the Old City, offers basic accommodations, with 23 rooms of various sizes. All of the rooms have en suite bathrooms, telephone, and internet connections. We recommend the guest house because it is cheap, clean, and situated in a 19th century building, it provides an authentic Old City experience. The down side is that the Old City is dark and quiet at night and the rooms are small. Spending time in the Old City can also be an intense experience, therefore you might want to consider sleeping outside to relax a bit at night. The roof of the guest house has wonderful views where you can get some great shots of the city.
www.luth-guesthouse-jerusalem.com

Mar Maroun Guesthouse
Costs: Single - $46, Double - $62 – Bed and Breakfast
Address: 25 Maronite Convent Street
Tel: 02-628-2158
Fax: 02-627-2821
Email: fmm@maronitejerusalem.org

The Mar Maroun Guesthouse is one of the several charming guesthouses that the Old City has to offer. The accommodations are simple, but clean and nice. There are pluses and minuses to staying in the Old City, and if you decide not to stay there, the Mar Maroun Guesthouse is still worth visiting for its memorable roof with a great view and shots of the Old City.