YMCA Three Arches Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (2476 reviews)
26 King David Street , Jerusalem , IL
+972 2-569-2695

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Beautiful hotel
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Dated rooms
Breakfast needs improvement

Categories

Cleanliness
7.05
The hotel was described as very dirty with poor maintenance, which significantly affected cleanliness.
Service
9.02
While there were some service delays, overall the staff were reported as nice and helpful.
Location
10
Great location mentioned repeatedly, close to attractions, making it a prime choice.
Room Quality
8.51
Rooms are dated and in need of updating, but some positive mentions regarding comfort.
Amenities
8.54
Amenities including breakfast were mentioned as lacking and needing improvement.
Value for Money
9
Some reviews express this hotel is good value for the location despite some shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
7.05
Multiple comments indicated significant disappointment in breakfast quality and variety.
Overall Experience
9.65
Despite the issues noted, many guests enjoyed their stay overall, leading to a favorable perspective.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 16:29

Property Description

Prime Location in Jerusalem
Located in the heart of Jerusalem, the YMCA Three Arches Hotel boasts a prime location opposite the famous King David Hotel, just a 10-minute walk from the Old City. Explore the city's attractions easily by foot from this historical building completed in 1933.

Dining and Leisure
The hotel's restaurant offers non-kosher meals all day, and guests can savor their food or drinks on the beautiful terrace during the summer months. Enjoy clean and simply designed rooms equipped with modern amenities like cable TV and air conditioning. Free internet and parking are available on-site.

Complimentary Access to Sports Centre
Guests can unwind at the indoor swimming pool in the adjacent sports centre with free scheduled fitness classes like Zumba, yoga, and spinning. Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at YMCA Three Arches Hotel.

Important information:

Based on local tax laws, guests with a tourist visa to Israel are exempted from paying VAT for their reservation. Israeli citizens and residents ("non tourists" as defined in the VAT law) must pay VAT. This tax is automatically calculated in the total cost of the reservation for domestic customers. For guests booking from outside of Israel, the tax is not included in the total price.

Please note Zumba, yoga and spinning classes are only available from Sunday to Friday.

Hotels "Farran" Caffe is located in the hotel but is not operated by the hotel management.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TLV

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2476 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.05
Service: 9.02
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.51
Amenities: 8.54
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 7.05
Overall Experience: 9.65
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Yehudit • family_with_children • il
8
בסה"כ משפחתי מלבד הנקודות שציינתי נהנינו מהמקום , מהנוף שצפינו מהמגדל, ומהיחס המכבד והאדיב.
Pros:

המקום יפה מאד, המיקום של ימקא מצויין, אבל קיבלנו חדרים בחלק הישן יותר, והיתה תחושה שלא השתמשו בחדר זמן רב, המים הראשונים שיצאו מהברז היו חלודים וזה היה מבאס החלונות היו מאובקים עד כי בקושי אפשר היה לראות דרכם, לא נוקו לפני בואי. וחבל. זו לא הפעם הראשונה שאני מבלה בימקא, בפעמים קודמות קיבלנו חדר באגף המחודש, היה נקי, מרווח, מואר, והרבה יותר נוח. להבא אברר אם אקבל את החדרים באגף החדש אם לא אבטל את ההזמנה.

Cons:

יש לשפר את הניקיון באגף הישן של המלון.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Leorah • extended_group • il
8
I enjoy coming to Jerusalem and staying at the YMCA.
Pros:

Breakfast was very good.
The car park was excellent.
the room's fridge was very good on such hot days. The a/c was good, and comfortable to turn on and off.

Cons:

The towel hangers in the bath were not installed, and in the shower there was nowhere to place the soap while showering. It wasn't comfortable.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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tal • solo_traveller • il
8
Pros:

מיקום, גודל חדר סביר (סוויטה)

Cons:

ראש מקלחת עם זרם לא נעים, מגבות קטנות, לא השאירו מגבות כמספר האורחים בחדר (2)

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
נועה • couple • il
9
בסך הכל נהנינו מאד ונמליץ עליכם.
Pros:

מלון יפה ובעל אווירה, צוות אדיב ויעיל. ארוחת בוקר נחמדה, חדר מרווח, מיקום נהדר.

Cons:

חסרו לי כוסות בחדר, גם כדי לשתות את המים שבבקבוק וגם במקלחת כדי לשים את מברשות השיניים/ משחת שיניים/אביזרי איפור.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
‫הגר בלום‬‎ • solo_traveller • il
9
Pros:

את המקום והמיקום, הצוות היה אדיב ונעים.

Cons:

המקלחת הייתה קטנטנה ומאוד מאוד לא נוחה!!!

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Regev • family_with_children • il
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Shimi Biron • couple • il
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
ברק • solo_traveller • il
5
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Shakhnoza • couple • uz
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Ilya • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

The hotel is located in historical building, and its architecture is impressive, both inside and outside. The rooms are comfortable, with nice view. Despite the age of the building, the hotel rooms are maintained and well-equipped. The bathroom was very spacious and comfortable.
The hotel has a parking arrangement and its own sport center with swimming pool, sauna, gym and more. There is a restaurant in the hotel, they serve breakfast and brunch till 13:00. We found it very useful for us, as we wake up late.
The coffee in the restaurant was very good.

Cons:

If you have a stroller, mind that you have to lift it by hands 10 steps in the front entrance.
There is an option to avoid the steps, you have to enter the building from the back door from Washington St. and elevator.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Zvika • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

Beautiful architecture, excellent location, underground parking, staff was very nice.
We went up to the tower view - 360 panoramic view of the city..
We ate breakfast, not part of the booking, at the local Farran restaurant that was one of best we have ever ate

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Elimeleh • couple • il
9
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Maryna • solo_traveller • il
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Liezel • family_with_children • za
10
YMCA has been with me for 44 years. From 1982 - 2026 HOME SWEET HOME
Pros:

Location excellent close to Old City and easy to walk to Israel Museum and or catch the train to Tel Aviv or bus to Masada etc. Breakfast lunch supper or just coffee - YMCA restaurant TOPS! FRANCIS at reception has been our joy - thank you Francis you made us smile every day ♥

Cons:

I cannot think of anything :-)

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Nardin • solo_traveller • il
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Gali • family_with_children • il
9
שהייה טובה
Pros:

כמעט הכל היה טוב, מלון יפה, בריכה גדולה, חדר כושר די טוב המסעדה (תוספת תשלום) הייתה טעימה ובמחיר סביר.

Cons:

בחדרים אין תה, ארוחת הבוקר הכלולה במחיר בלי אפשרות בחירה,

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Elisha • family_with_children • il
10
Fantastic experience in a very special place
Pros:

The amazing architecture, the wonderful location, the renovated room, the nice panoramic view of Jerusalem from the tower, the free access to the sport center with the pool, the extremely nice morning receptionist

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Regev • family_with_children • il
9
חוויה נהדרת
Pros:

מלון מיוחד ויפה במיקום הכי טוב שיש בירושלים
לקחנו סיווטה כך שהחדר שלנו היה מאד מרווח ,החדרים הרגילים היו מעט קטנים
אבל נקי מסודר ונח
ארוחת בוקר קטנה ונחמדה
הצוות מאד נחמד
יש בית קפה פעיל כל הזמן
מרכז ספורט וכושר מעולה
חניה חינם

Cons:

כריות לא נוחות במיטה

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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yaniv • solo_traveller • il
8
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Meira • extended_group • il
7
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee