The Mamilla Hotel is a modern luxury boutique property at 11 King Solomon Street, right beside the Mamilla shopping promenade and about five minutes’ walk from Jaffa Gate. It has 194 individually furnished rooms, and the setting puts the Church of the Holy Sepulchre at about eight minutes on foot and the Western Wall at about thirteen. A rooftop restaurant and lounge look over the Old City walls, and the Akasha spa has seven treatment rooms, with an indoor pool, a children’s pool and a health club. It is a favorite for visitors who want contemporary style and an easy walk into the Old City.
Location and getting around
Stepping out of the hotel puts you on the Mamilla promenade, with shops, cafés and restaurants, and the path leads straight to Jaffa Gate. From there you can walk into the Old City or to the Tower of David Museum. Mahane Yehuda Market, the Israel Museum and Yad Vashem are best reached by light rail, bus or taxi. The location is excellent for a first visit when most of your time is in and around the Old City.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are individually furnished in a contemporary style, and you can ask for a higher floor with a view when booking. The rooftop terrace is the highlight, particularly at sunset. Breakfast is a buffet for a fee, and parking on site is available for a daily charge. The spa and health club do not admit guests under sixteen, so families should plan around that, although there is a children’s pool.
Who it suits
Couples, honeymooners and travelers who like design hotels and walkable sightseeing. The rooftop and the promenade give it a social feel, so it is less of a quiet retreat than a lively base. If budget matters, compare rates with and without breakfast, and check the Shabbat arrangements for dining and lifts if that is important to your stay.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop restaurant and lounge
- ✓Indoor pool and children’s pool
- ✓Akasha spa with seven treatment rooms
- ✓Health club
- ✓Mamilla promenade at the door
- ✓Buffet breakfast available
- ✓On-site parking for a fee
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
How far is the Mamilla Hotel from Jaffa Gate?+
It is about a five-minute walk. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is roughly eight minutes and the Western Wall about thirteen.
Can children use the spa?+
Guests under sixteen are not permitted in the spa, health club or hot tub, although there is a children’s pool.
Is parking available?+
Yes, there is self-parking on site for a daily fee. Check availability when you book.
