What's in it?

This is a great short term rental in Jerusalem. If you are looking for rentals in Israel; this is it. This large two bedroom apartment is full of color and decorated very nicely. It has a large salon and open kitchen plan for relaxing or having guests in for dinner or lunch. There are two bedrooms for a great night's sleep and a balcony that overlooks the quiet street below. The birds are your only guests on the balcony while you sit and relax and enjoy either the new beginning to your day or the end of your sight seeing day while the cool breezes blow across this beautiful spot within 2 minutes of the busy tourist area on Emek Refaim Street.

What is the area like?

Again! I cannot stress how quiet this neighborhood is but within two minutes of some of the best cafes and restaraunts the city has to offer. You can choose ice cream to coffee to steaks to middle eastern cuisine. A walk away from the neighborhood will give you hours of sight seeing through the neighborhood and picking out which house you would like to buy when you decide to move here. jerusalem has some of the best designed streets with cafes, trees and parks all along the way. Walking is the best way to get around in Israel and Jerusalem is a walker's paradise.

What shall I have for lunch?

Tal Bagels  is the only kosher branch in the country. Apart from its super fresh bagels baked every morning on the spot, we offer a varied range of main courses - such as quiches and lasagna - alongside excellent coffee and of course delicious desserts. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the restaurant is perfect both for a meal or a quick coffee and cake. And if you'd rather stay home, they will be happy to deliver to you! They also cater private or business events.

Where can I empty my wallet?

The German Colony has many local owners and artisans for your delight. You can find everything from jewelry to judaica. In these exclusive upscale shops prices are typically fixed but if you like to haggle find your way to the Jaffa Gate and the Arab Shuk and bazaar. Here you can find the best deals on everything from magic carpets to Arabic caffiahs, scarves.

Exit again through the Jaffa Gate to find the jewel of Israel; the Mamilla Mall. Mamilla mall offers international brands such as: Versace, Polo Ralph Lauren‚ Rolex‚ H. Stern‚ Nike‚ Nautica and Tommy Hilfiger‚ as well as local brands like Castro‚ Renuar, Ronen Chen and Steimatzky Books including wide selection of Coffee shops and Restaurants such as: Café Rimon, Café Café, Roladin and Aroma.

Arts and Entertainment?

The Yad Vashem Museum takes a recent horrific event in the lives of the Jewish people and commemorates it in a way that will leave you in awe and wonder with a new determination for life. It is a must see to understand the struggle of a people and their attempt at religious identity in a land and a world that often looks down on the State of Israel.

A day's trip by car will bring you to the Dead Sea, Matsada, Ein Gedi Springs Waterfalls and Kumram. A day trip will take you all of 9 or 10 hours and is easily accessed from Jerusalem on highway one. If you look at your map you wil find Ein Bokek which is the hotel zone in the Dead Sea region. At this area you can shop for dead sea products, try McDonald's for lunch or just float in the waters at the public beach area. Now work your way back to Masada and decide if you want to walk up or take the cable car to King Herod's famous  summer hide away. Moving on back towrds Jerusalem you can catch Ein Gedi and Kumram and relax now and enjoy the short ride back to the modern world as you leave the Dead Sea and its many years of history behind as did the likes of King Davd, and King Herod.

 

Let's Get Practical

You can walk to the street and find a bus to the heart of the city or on to the central bus station for buses and trains to all parts of Israel. A short walk will take you to the German Colony where even more buses will take you  to the city. You can walk very easily from here to enjoy the amazing streets that are lined with trees and flowers showing everyone's pride in their capital. Cabs are very cheap and are along all streets in Jerusalem 24 hours a day. ATMs are at every bank main office. You can receive shekels here at the most current rate of exchange. There are also cash exchange kiosks along the streets.