Mea She'arim Travel Guide
Jerusalem
Visit Mea She'arim
Popular places to visit
Western Wall
This 2,000-year-old structure is one of the world’s holiest sites, where hundreds of praying worshippers make for a stirring sight.
Al-Aqsa Mosque
Part of the sacred Temple Mount site, this lead-domed structure is a fully functioning mosque. It is among the holiest sites in the Islamic world.
Machane Yehuda Market
Get a taste of Jerusalem’s everyday life at this bustling market, home to little stores and stalls by day and restaurants and bars by night.
Ben Yehuda Street
During your visit to Jerusalem, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ben Yehuda Street. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Israel Museum
Browse the exhibits at this large museum, which hosts valuable art collections as well as precious historical artifacts, including the Dead Sea Scrolls.
City of David
You can find out about the history of Jerusalem with a stop at City of David. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Nazareth, Tiberias & Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Jerusalem
Caesarea, Haifa, and Akko Day Tour from Jerusalem
Jerusalem Full Day Tour from Tel Aviv
Jerusalem: Self-Guided Audio Quest Along Via Dolorosa
Masada and Dead Sea Day Tour from Jerusalem
Top hotels in Mea She'arim
The Inbal Jerusalem
Very welcoming staff, amenities excellent, food great choice
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Orient by Isrotel exclusive
Hotel was pretty good but noise and cleanliness were affected by light rail construction in the street, not their fault, and of course, personell presence might have been affected by war-time absences. This is still our favorite hotel in Jerusalem. Food is still the best. Rooms are the most comfortable ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
Ramada by Wyndham Jerusalem
Perfect stay, very nice staff Specifically thank you Jason Gordon
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Herbert Samuel Jerusalem
The David Citadel Jerusalem
Beautiful!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mea She'arim
Musrara
Musrara might not have many top sights, but Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center and Garden Tomb are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Triangle
Historical sites, shopping and bars highlight some of the notable features of Downtown Triangle. Make a stop by Ben Yehuda Street while you're exploring.
Mamilla
If you're spending some time in Mamilla, Ben Yehuda Street and Mamilla Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Jerusalem City Centre
Unique features of Jerusalem City Centre include the historical sites and museums. Make a stop by Ben Yehuda Street or French Square while you're exploring the area.
Kerem Avraham
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Kerem Avraham. You might want to make time for a stop at Machane Yehuda Market or Gush Katif Museum.
Nachlaot
While visiting Nachlaot, you might make a stop by sights like Machane Yehuda Market and Ben Yehuda Street.
