In Israel and around the world there is steady demand for mehadrin kosher hotels, for Shabbat stays and for weekdays alike. We have put together a list of such hotels in Israel, each with a link to photos and booking. The descriptions are based on information from Booking.com, and it is always wise to confirm the current kashrut certification directly with the hotel before you book.
Mehadrin kosher hotels in Jerusalem
Ramada Jerusalem
A mehadrin, glatt kosher hotel three kilometres from the Holyland model of Jerusalem, with a spa centre, sauna, seasonal outdoor pool, gym and restaurant. All rooms have a flat-screen cable TV and a private bathroom, and there is a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and shops. The Western Wall is 3.6 km away. Book the Ramada Jerusalem
Jerusalem Gardens Hotel and Spa
Overlooking the city, with air-conditioned rooms that have a balcony and free Wi-Fi. The property has two pools, one indoor and one outdoor, a spa, a sun terrace and a restaurant serving international dishes. Guests have free access to the sauna, hot tub and gym, and a buffet breakfast is served daily. The Knesset and the Israel Museum are about a 15-minute walk away, and parking is free. Book Jerusalem Gardens
Prima Kings
A mehadrin kosher hotel in the upscale Rehavia neighbourhood, one kilometre from the Old City, with a spa and fitness centre and an executive business lounge. It has a synagogue, a restaurant and a cafe, and enjoys quiet surroundings with a lovely view over Paris Square. The Great Synagogue is only 100 metres away. Book Prima Kings
Prima Palace
Steps from the Mahane Yehuda market and Davidka Square, in the heart of the Mea Shearim and Geula neighbourhoods. Many of the city’s main attractions, including the Old City and the Western Wall, are within walking distance. The hotel has 75 comfortable, spacious rooms decorated in neutral colours. Book Prima Palace
Prima Park
A short walk from the Israel Museum and the Knesset, with free parking and free internet. Public buses stop outside, and the ride to the Old City takes about 15 minutes. The Chords Bridge is a ten-minute walk away. Rooms are spacious, and those on the upper floors have panoramic city views. Book Prima Park
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
In the heart of the city, 500 metres from Jaffa Gate and the Old City, in a building whose design blends Greco-Roman, Gothic and Ottoman motifs. There are two restaurants and free Wi-Fi. Rooms come with a 46-inch LED TV, a minibar and a coffee machine, and bathrooms have both a bath and a shower. Book the Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
Jerusalem Gate
A mehadrin hotel conveniently placed at the entrance to the city, an easy walk from the Central Bus Station. The Old City is just 15 minutes away by bus or light rail. Rooms are modern and spacious, with recently renovated deluxe suites. A mehadrin kosher cafe operates daily, and the hotel is connected to a large shopping centre, where guests also have free use of the gym. Book Jerusalem Gate
King David Jerusalem
Among the most famous hotels in Jerusalem, with luxurious design, panoramic views and a heated seasonal outdoor pool. The spacious gardens look towards the Old City, a 15-minute walk away, and many rooms face the Old City and Mount Zion. Facilities include a tennis court, a modern fitness centre and a children’s pool in summer. Yemin Moshe and the open-air Mamilla mall are a short walk away. Book the King David
Leonardo Jerusalem
800 metres from the Old City, with air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor pool, a sun terrace with loungers and free Wi-Fi. Rooms include a flat-screen cable TV, a safe, a desk and a minibar. Book Leonardo Jerusalem
Leonardo Plaza Jerusalem
A five-star hotel a 15-minute walk from the Old City, with a spa, an outdoor pool with city views and elegant, spacious rooms. Its gourmet kitchen is glatt kosher. The hotel overlooks Independence Park, next to lively Nahalat Shiva. The Great Synagogue is five minutes away on foot and the Western Wall two kilometres. Book Leonardo Plaza Jerusalem
Leonardo Boutique Jerusalem
A mehadrin kosher hotel two kilometres from the Western Wall. Every room is air-conditioned with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine and a private bathroom, and some have a seating area. Bathrobes and slippers are provided. Book Leonardo Boutique
21st Floor Hotel
In the heart of the city, with modern self-catering units, free Wi-Fi and panoramic views. The air-conditioned apartments, on the 21st floor, include a kitchenette, a seating area and a bathroom with a spa bath. The Western Wall is three kilometres away. Book the 21st Floor Hotel
In the north
Kibbutz Lavi
Set high on the hill, this glatt kosher hotel mainly serves religious Jewish travellers. The setting is peaceful, only minutes from Tiberias, with sweeping views of the surrounding hills. It offers rooms of various types to suit different tastes and budgets, a full-service restaurant, a tennis court, an indoor pool with separate hours for men and women, and a children’s playground. Book Kibbutz Lavi
Kinar Galilee
A kosher property on the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, four kilometres from Moshav Ramot. It is roughly a 30-minute drive from Tiberias, on the other side of the lake, and from Safed. The nearby beach has separate sections for men and women. There is a kosher restaurant specialising in meat and fish, a buffet breakfast, an outdoor pool, tennis and basketball courts, a sauna and a hot tub, as well as the hotel’s own synagogue and mikveh. Book Kinar Galilee
On the coast
Leonardo Plaza Netanya
A mehadrin hotel 350 metres from a sandy stretch of Mediterranean beach, with air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi and a seasonal outdoor pool with a sun terrace. Rooms are decorated in Mediterranean colours and include cable TV, a safe, a desk and a minibar. Book Leonardo Plaza Netanya
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