The Prima Kings Hotel is a long-standing mid-range hotel on King George Street in central Jerusalem, right beside the Great Synagogue. It has 214 rooms and offers a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, a coffee shop, a gym, a terrace and garden, and a 24-hour front desk with concierge services. The Ben Yehuda pedestrian street is about seven minutes away on foot, and the Tower of David Museum is around fifteen minutes, so the hotel is useful for travelers who enjoy walking and want a practical, fairly priced base in the middle of the city rather than a resort. It is a straightforward choice for first-time visitors on a sensible budget.
Location and getting around
The front door is next to the Great Synagogue, with Ben Yehuda Street about seven minutes away and the Tower of David Museum about fifteen minutes on foot. The Western Wall is a short drive or taxi ride, and the walk toward Jaffa Gate through the Mamilla area is pleasant in the cooler hours. Light rail, buses and taxis all run nearby, which helps for trips to Yad Vashem, the Israel Museum and Mahane Yehuda Market.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a safe, a small fridge, a coffee and tea maker and satellite television. The hotel has meeting rooms, luggage storage and a tour and ticket assistance desk that can help with day trips to Masada and the Dead Sea or to Bethlehem.
Breakfast is a buffet that is charged on many rates, so compare prices with and without it. There is no pool or spa, and parking arrangements are worth checking before you arrive if you are driving. Pets are not allowed, and check-in begins in the afternoon, so check when you book.
Who it suits
First-time visitors, pilgrims and walking-focused travelers who want a clean, central base and do not need resort extras, as well as small groups who value meeting space. Families will find it practical, though the lack of a pool means it is less of a stay-in destination than the larger hotels in this guide. If you want a swimming pool and a spa, look at the David Citadel or the Leonardo Plaza instead. Check the Sabbath arrangements for dining and lifts if that matters to you.
Making the most of a stay
The tour and ticket desk is useful for booking a Masada and Dead Sea day or a Bethlehem half day, and the central position means you can return to the hotel at midday and head out again without a long transfer. The garden and terrace give a quiet corner after a busy morning, and the coffee shop is handy for a light snack when restaurants nearby are closed on the Sabbath.
Why stay here
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Coffee shop
- ✓Gym
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Meeting rooms
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
- ✓24-hour front desk with concierge
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
Where is the Prima Kings Hotel?+
It is on King George Street in central Jerusalem, next to the Great Synagogue and about seven minutes on foot from Ben Yehuda Street.
Does it have a pool?+
There is no pool or spa, but there is a gym, a terrace and a garden. The larger luxury hotels in the city have pools.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available and is charged on many rates, so compare prices with and without it when you reserve.
