Ramat Rachel Travel Guide
Jerusalem
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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.
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.
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 family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Mount of Olives
Take in the beautiful view from this storied mountain, mentioned several times in the holy scriptures of Christianity and Judaism.
Things to do
Full-Day Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Tour
Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River - Group Guided Tour from Jerusalem
West-Bank Christian Full Day Tour
Travel From Jerusalem To Bethlehem and Dead Sea - Daily Group West Bank Tour
Top hotels in Ramat Rachel
Ramat Rachel Resort
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025
The Inbal Jerusalem
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Orient by Isrotel exclusive
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
The David Citadel Jerusalem
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Dan Panorama Jerusalem
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Mamilla view URBAN - Boutique hotel
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ramat Rachel
Talpiot
Travellers enjoy Talpiot for its cafes and shopping. Consider checking out Hadar Mall while you're in the area.
Baka
Get to know Baka by checking out its restaurants, historical sites and gardens. Consider a visit to nearby sights like The First Station or L.A. Meyer Institute for Islamic Art during your time in the area.
Emek Refaim
While visiting Emek Refaim, you might make a stop by sights like Hansen House - Design, Media and Technology Center and Museum of Natural History Jerusalem.
Katamon
Katamon might not have many top sights, but L.A. Meyer Institute for Islamic Art and Israel Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
German Colony
German Colony is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hansen House - Design, Media and Technology Center and Museum of Natural History Jerusalem.
Talbieh
While Talbieh may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like L.A. Meyer Institute for Islamic Art and Jerusalem Great Synagogue.
- Western Wall
- Al-Aqsa Mosque
- Israel Museum
- Machane Yehuda Market
- Mount of Olives
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Temple Mount
- Dome of the Rock
- Mount Zion
- Damascus Gate
- King David's Tomb
- Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem
- Holyland Model of Jerusalem
- Yad Vashem
- Garden Tomb
- Sultan's Pool
- Garden of Gethsemane
- Golden Gate
- Dormition Abbey
- Via Dolorosa