Old Jerusalem - a magical meeting ground
Jerusalem is an amazing city, a city of contrasts, of culture and of religion. A city where old meets new in an amazing synthesis that creates an unforgettable experience for the visitor. Old Jerusalem is just a short distance away from the amazingly luxurious Inbal Hotel, undeniably one of the best Jerusalem hotels you could choose to stay in and the perfect place to base your visit to old Jerusalem.
Old Jerusalem, with its magical Middle Eastern Market or “Shouk”, the holy places of Christianity, Islam and Judaism, the different quarters, each with its own unique characteristics and the amazing variety of people you meet there, is in East Jerusalem and the most famous walled city in the world.
Old Jerusalem - a kaleidoscope of sites, sounds and smells
Take the time during your stay in this magical city, to wander through the centuries old “shouk” of old Jerusalem with thousands of stalls and small shops stretching through the many passageways and bazaars of this ancient place. In old Jerusalem’s market you will find everything from olive wood figurines of camels, to plastic containers. From amazingly intricate silverware and gold ornaments to fresh vegetables. Breathe in the aroma of strong Turkish coffee blended with the heavy scent of aromatic tobacco coming from the Hookah pipes. Take the time to look at the goods on display in this old Jerusalem market and if you want to buy something - bargain! Its part of the old Jerusalem market traders culture and a game that you are expected to play. Don’t be embarrassed or shy because you’ll be surprised how much you can knock off the price.
There is much to see and do in old Jerusalem, far too much for just a one day visit. During your stay in Jerusalem, we recommend the Inbal Hotel situated in the center of the city, just a few minutes’ walk from the bustling center of new, west Jerusalem and the exotic old Jerusalem.
The Inbal is the perfect Jerusalem hotel for both the business traveler or the tourist and offers the finest facilities of all Jerusalem hotels. With over 280 rooms, executive suites and luxury suites, many facing old Jerusalem, the Inbal has something for everyone. The Inbal has three restaurants and 24 hour room service as well as a fully equipped business facility including conference rooms and a banquet hall. There is also a fully equipped sports center that includes a swimming pool, a fully outfitted fitness room and treatment rooms.
After a day exploring the old Jerusalem market, you can return to the Inbal for a shower and a rest before having dinner and exploring the city’s night life. The walls of old Jerusalem are brightly lit at night and we thoroughly recommend taking a stroll along the ancient walls of old Jerusalem.
Old Jerusalem - the cradle of civilization and the experience of a lifetime
Jerusalem is a city with a 6000 years history, a city holy to the three major monotheistic religions of the world - Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Within the walls of old Jerusalem you can visit some of the sites and shrines that have helped shape the history of our world. Old Jerusalem has so much to offer that you really should spend a few days exploring. An essential accessory for your exploration of old Jerusalem is a good hotel with helpful staff - the Inbal has it all.