Orient Jerusalem

Orient Jerusalem · courtyard and facade — © Eagle003 · 2026 · CC BY-SA 4.0May be cropped

The experience

Historic Templer buildings meet contemporary architecture in the German Colony. Head up to the rooftop pool, pause at the indoor spa pool or explore the First Station nearby. The hotel also has a conference and events centre.

The Orient Jerusalem, part of Isrotel Exclusive, stands on Emek Refaim Street in the heart of the German Colony, about 1 km from the Old City. Its 243 rooms and suites combine old and new styles, and the property joins contemporary architecture to two restored Heritage Buildings built by the Templers in the 1880s, which originally served as their school. The result is a city hotel with a clear sense of local history.

A stay can move between the outdoor rooftop pool and the OrienTop restaurant, which overlooks the Old City, and the spa level, with a heated indoor pool, Turkish bath, sauna, fitness room and the Carmel Forest Spa. Guests in the Heritage Buildings and suites can use the eighth-floor business lounge. Contemporary Israeli art is displayed throughout the hotel, alongside a permanent display about the Templers.

A good fit for

Visitors who want a neighbourhood base with cafés and boutiques nearby, about 1 km from the Old City.
Travellers interested in architecture and history, especially in the restored Heritage Colony Rooms.
Conference organisers, with an event centre of more than 1,300 m².
Adult guests planning a spa-focused city break.

Rooms & suites

Heritage Colony Rooms

39 rooms in two restored Templer buildings, with high ceilings, painted tiled floors, Jerusalem-style vaulted windows and vintage-style furniture.

Templer Executive rooms

A room category whose guests aged 18 and over can use the eighth-floor business lounge.

Suites

Suite guests also have access to the eighth-floor lounge, which serves drinks, fruit, cakes and a rotating selection of hot and cold dishes.

Room sizes, views and included benefits vary by room category. Review the details of your selected room before booking.

At the hotel

Rooftop & indoor pools
Spa, sauna & hammam
Conference & event spaces

Outdoor rooftop pool
Heated indoor pool on the spa level
Carmel Forest Spa, 40+ treatments
Turkish bath, sauna and fitness room
Eighth-floor business lounge
Conference and event centre of over 1,300 m²
Synagogue and Shabbat elevator
Concierge, room service and laundry
Free Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas
Israeli art collection and Templer display

Check opening dates, access rules and any additional charges with the hotel.

In the neighbourhood

The German Colony

By the First Station and the German Colony’s cafés and boutiques, with Liberty Bell Park nearby.

3 Emek Refaim Street, Jerusalem 9310402

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Nearby

The First StationThe city’s historic train station, built in 1892, now holds restaurants, boutiques and performances, with a covered farmers’ market on Thursdays and Fridays; Isrotel lists it within walking distance.
The German ColonyFounded by the Templers in the 1800s, the neighbourhood around Emek Refaim Street is known for cafés, restaurants, boutiques and historic houses.
Mishkenot Sha’ananimFounded in 1860 as the first neighbourhood built outside the Old City walls, it is a few minutes’ walk from the hotel, according to Isrotel, with views of the walls and the Tower of David.
Liberty Bell ParkIsrotel names this large park among the attractions close to the hotel.
The Old CityAbout 1 km from the hotel, as stated by Isrotel.

Worth knowing

Isrotel accepts reservations only from adults over 18, and guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult over 21.
From Sunday to Friday rooms are available from 15:00, with check-out by 12:00; on Saturdays and holidays rooms are available from 18:00, with check-out by 14:00.
The hotel’s page does not mention parking or a kashrut certificate; Khan and Smadar are described as dairy. Confirm either point directly with the hotel if it matters to your plans.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the Orient from the Old City?

Isrotel places the hotel about 1 km from the Old City. Closer to hand, the First Station is within walking distance, Mishkenot Sha’ananim is a few minutes’ walk away, and the German Colony’s cafés and boutiques line Emek Refaim Street, where the hotel stands.

What makes the Heritage Colony Rooms different?

The 39 Colony Rooms occupy two Templer buildings from the 1880s that originally served as a school. Their restoration kept high ceilings, painted tiled floors and Jerusalem-style vaulted windows. Benefits listed by Isrotel include personal valet service, free entry to the eighth-floor lounge, a Jerusalem tour and complimentary bicycles.

Where are meals served?

Smadar, on level −2, serves a dairy breakfast themed on Jerusalem’s neighbourhoods. Khan, in the lobby, offers dairy dishes such as meze, hummus, fish and pasta alongside a cocktail bar. OrienTop, on the roof, lists dinner hours from Sunday to Thursday, with views over the Old City.

Can the hotel host conferences?

Yes. The conference and event centre covers more than 1,300 m² and, according to Isrotel, can host a gala event for over 600 guests or a conference of more than 800 participants. The halls are fitted with technical equipment for presentations and events.

Before you book

Choose your dates on the booking website. Check the total price, taxes, cancellation terms and what is included before you book.

Travelling with specific needs? Confirm accessible rooms, connecting rooms, dietary requirements and service languages directly with the hotel.

Photographs are dated in their credits and may predate renovations. Rooms and facilities may have changed since the photographs were taken.

Information checked: 2026-10-21 · Official hotel information

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