The Inbal Jerusalem overlooks Liberty Bell Park in the Mishkenot Sha’ananim area, on the quieter edge of the city center, and it is one of the larger luxury hotels in Jerusalem, with 330 rooms. Facilities include an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and a children’s pool with a poolside bar, an on-site spa, a health club with fitness classes, two restaurants, one of them dairy, a cafe and a rooftop terrace. A playground and a game room make it easier than most luxury hotels in the city for families to enjoy. Jaffa Gate is about a 13-minute walk away, so the Old City, the Western Wall and the Mamilla promenade are all within easy reach on foot, while the park next door gives a green outlook that is rare in the center.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands beside Liberty Bell Park, a short walk from the Mamilla area and about 13 minutes on foot from Jaffa Gate. The route to the Old City is straightforward, though the last part inside the walls is steep and stone-paved. For the Israel Museum, Yad Vashem and Mount Herzl, take a taxi or a ride-hailing app. An airport shuttle can be arranged on request for a fee per vehicle, which is convenient after a long flight.
Rooms and facilities
The scale of the hotel means plenty of choice, so ask about views over the park or the city when you reserve. Breakfast is a buffet with Israeli dishes and international options and is charged on many rates, so compare prices with and without it. The outdoor pool is seasonal, so confirm whether it will be open for your dates, while the indoor pool is available all year.
Parking spots are limited, so ask in advance if you are driving, and check-in begins in the afternoon with an earlier check-out than many hotels. Pets are not allowed, and the property is smoke-free.
Who it suits
Families who want pools, a playground and space, couples who like a spa and a green view, and business or convention travelers, since the hotel is connected to a convention center. Light sleepers should ask for a quieter room. Be aware that the size of the hotel means busy public areas at peak times, and that Sabbath arrangements for dining and lifts are worth checking if they matter to you. Prices rise around holidays and in spring and autumn.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Children’s pool
- ✓On-site spa
- ✓Health club with classes
- ✓Two restaurants and a cafe
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Playground and game room
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
How far is The Inbal from Jaffa Gate?+
It is about a 13-minute walk to Jaffa Gate, and the Western Wall and Old City are within easy walking distance.
Is the pool open all year?+
The indoor pool is available all year, while the outdoor pool is seasonal. Check the dates before you travel.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is offered, often for an additional charge, so compare rates with and without it when you reserve.
