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Kaplan Hotel in Jerusalem

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● Center: 1.5 km

✅ Owners Eli and Nathan are described as very welcoming, friendly, and helpful hosts. ✅ Rooms include a small refrigerator and air conditioning, with basic comforts like hot water and cable TV. ✅ The hotel’s location is praised for proximity to Zion Square, the Old City, and public transport. ✅ Guests appreciate the availability of a shared kitchen and a shared lounge/TV area. ✅ Cleanliness is generally rated good, with some rooms recently renovated and well-maintained. ❌ No elevator and several flights of steep stairs can be difficult for guests with mobility issues or heavy luggage. ❌ Noise from ongoing hotel renovations and nearby plaza can disrupt rest, including hammering and late-night hallway noise. ❌ Parking is limited and not easy to find nearby despite free parking availability. ❌ Some guests noted issues with small flies in bathrooms due to faulty window screens. ❌ Rooms are small compared to some international standards, which may feel cramped for some guests.

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Rooms and prices

2 guests

Adults−2+

Children under 17−0+

Age−7+

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Economy Double room

Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar

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Standard Double room

Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar

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Standard Double room with balcony

Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar

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Run of House

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Economy room

Private bathroom

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Economy Single room

Air conditioning, shower and private bathroom

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Economy Triple room

Private bathroom

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Standard room

Private bathroom

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Standard room with balcony

Private bathroom

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Standard Single room

Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar

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Standard Single room with balcony

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Standard Triple room

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Description

Kaplan Hotel in Jerusalem is a budget-friendly establishment housed in a building dating back to 1935. It offers a range of room types from Economy Single rooms to Standard Double rooms with balconies, accommodating different guest needs. The hotel provides essential amenities such as air conditioning, heating, free WiFi, and a small refrigerator in rooms. Guests can use the shared kitchen and relax in the shared lounge area. While it is not a luxury hotel, the friendly owners Eli and Nathan are noted for their welcoming and helpful attitude. The hotel does not have elevators, and rooms begin on the second floor, which can be a consideration for guests with mobility issues. Pets are not allowed, and children are not permitted to stay. Parking is free but limited, and the central location means noise from nearby plazas can be heard at night.

Location

Kaplan Hotel is located at HaHavatselet St 1 in central Jerusalem, directly across from Zion Square. It is about a 15-minute walk to the Old City and 20 minutes to the train station. Nearby cultural attractions include Ticho House, just 167 meters away, known for its art collections and Ottoman architecture. Restaurants such as Acha (85 m), Angelo (108 m), and Roza (145 m) are within easy walking distance. The hotel’s location places you close to public transport, shops, and many dining options, making it convenient for exploring Jerusalem’s main sights.

Tips

Choose a room with a balcony if you want a bit more space and fresh air.
Be prepared for stairs as there is no elevator; light luggage is recommended.
Check in advance if any renovation work is ongoing to avoid noise disruptions.

Policies and conditions

Child policies: Children are not permitted to stay at this property
Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Pets: Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard
Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 11:00.

2 guests

Adults−2+

Children under 17−0+

Age−7+

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Services and facilities

General

Air conditioning
Smoke-free property
Heating
Reception desk

Rooms

Family room
Cable TV
TV
Shower/Bathtub
Shower
Linens
Toiletries

Services and amenities

Luggage storage
Telephone

Meals

Bar
Common kitchen
Kitchen

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Languages Spoken

Russian
English

Parking

No parking

Pool and beach

Beach/pool towels

Beauty and wellness

First Aid Kit

Kids

Family/Kid Friendly

Pets

Pets Not Allowed

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Reviews

Cleanliness

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Location

Service

11.11.2025 Laura

For the price, it was what we expected. No complaints but this is definitely a budget hotel. No frills. Great location. Super nice staff. Easy in/out, no wasting time on paperwork. Parking is tricky so if bringing a car, be warned there is no nearby parking. We only stayed one night and didn’t spend much time in the hotel but it served our needs.

29.10.2025 Chung

The owner was friendly and helpful and the location is very central.

The bed sheets were clean but there were many small flies congregating in the bathroom because the window screen had a design fault were it has open gap letting the flies in. The overall cleanliness has room for improvement.

Given the high cost of Jerusalem, the price of the room is reasonable. So you get what you pay for.

20.10.2025 Steven

For two of us (married) the room was small by our normal standards in the USA. But…TV had 5+ English channels, shower in the corner was good with hot water, and small refrig served our needs. I would have liked a breakfast area but Aroma Coffee is 30 steps from the front door. No elevator and first rooms start on the 2nd floor. There was at least another floor above us.

25.07.2025 Sheila

I stayed at the Hotel Kaplan for a three week study program which was a 15 minute walk away. The rooms are clean, comfortable and provide you with the essentials, nothing more. While not an upscale hotel, the owners Eli and Nathan are very welcoming and are definitely part of the experience of staying there. A kitchen is available if you want to do light cooking. The rooms include a small refrigerator which is great for keeping drinks cool. The hotel is off Jaffa St. directly across from Zion Park and is close to transportation, many restaurants and tourist attractions. I highly recommend it and hope to return. NOTE: The hotel is in an old building which has several steep flights of stairs to reach the two floors. There are no elevators. This is not necessarily a problem, if you are young and strong enough. But if you have mobility issues or heavy suitcases, you may want to consider another hotel, sadly. Todah rabah, Eli and Nathan!

19.06.2025 Jackson

Impressive, well-located, and close walking distances to everything (Kotel, Bus Station, Super Markets).

14.05.2025 Hannah

This was a great place to stay!

18.02.2025 Lior

It is a fine place, great for the price.

02.01.2025 Guest

Perfect service the They are very nice, the room is very clean with air conditioning and the bed is very comfortable They also have the fireplace near the center of trombe near the river let's say it's a perfect place to stay they have a great cuisine they have all kinds of meat and typical dishes and not according to preferences

28.04.2024 Guest

Owners Natan and Eli do their utmost for guests' convenience and comfort. Certainly you can eat your own snack in the little kitchen or make teas or coffees whenever you like. The best feature of this hotel is the location . Go out of the main door and within six strides you are in Zion Square the heart of the City. Guests need to be minimally fit because there are many stairs and no lift!

29.02.2024 Guest

This is a decent hotel, you get what you pay for. It is in an excellent location with everything on your doorstep, many cafes, restaurants, tram stop and it is only a 10-15 minute walk to the old city of Jerusalem. The owner is a nice guy, however.......there was one thing that put a black mark on our stay though, noise. I write this review (July 2022). For anyone thinking of making a booking with hotel kaplan it may be a good idea if you confirm with management if they will still be in the middle of hotel renovations. Disappointingly hotel management did not inform us of construction works ongoing in the hotel and we had our stay severely disrupted by noise, very loud hammer drilling and general construction work. Some of this work continued (loudly) late into the evenings, and you could normally hear hammer drilling around 8.30am, one evening at 7pm. On our last night we heard cleaning in the hallway outside our rooms around midnight. The hallways had constant noise, chatter, phonecalls, banging etc. For anyone who likes to go out all day and maybe come in for a nap before going out for dinner, no chance. I write this review so people will not get caught out like we did. Hotels in Jerusalem are not cheap and people deserve the honest the service they pay for.

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POIs near hotel

Ticho House (3 min)

Early 20th-century Jerusalem residence displaying art collections and Ottoman-era architecture in the city center.

Friends of Zion Museum (3 min)

Museum documenting Christian support for Jewish restoration and the history of Christian Zionism.

Museum of Italian Jewish Art (3 min)

Dedicated museum displaying Italian Jewish artifacts, textiles, and religious objects from the 17th–20th centuries.

Mamilla Pool (7 min)

Ruined Islamic-period reservoir near Jerusalem's walls, used for water collection in medieval times.

Alliance Gate (7 min)

Historic gate of the Alliance school, landmark in western Jerusalem.

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

Restaurant «Acha» (1 min)

Yo'el Moshe Salomon St 9, Jerusalem

Restaurant «אנג'לו» (2 min)

Yohanan Horkanos St 9

Restaurant «Roza» (2 min)

מתחם פיינגולד, יפו 31, ירושלים

Frequently asked questions about Kaplan Hotel

Are pets allowed at Kaplan Hotel?

Pets are not allowed at Kaplan Hotel.

Does the hotel have an elevator?

No, Kaplan Hotel does not have an elevator; rooms start on the second floor.

What room types are available at Kaplan Hotel?

Available room types include Run of House, Economy room, Economy Single room, Economy Triple room, Economy Double room, Standard room, Standard room with balcony, Standard Single room, Standard Single room with balcony, Standard Triple room, Standard Double room, and Standard Double room with balcony.

Is parking available at Kaplan Hotel?

The hotel provides free parking, but parking nearby is limited and can be tricky.

How close is Kaplan Hotel to Jerusalem’s Old City?

Kaplan Hotel is approximately a 15-minute walk from Jerusalem’s Old City.