The David Citadel Jerusalem

Hotels
9.2 (494 reviews)
7 King David Street , Jerusalem , il

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Exceptional service
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.03
Mentioned as needing improvement with outdated rooms and cleanliness issues.
Service
10
Many reviews highlight exceptional service from staff members like Said and Amouri.
Location
9.5
Rated highly for great location near key attractions.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms described as clean, but some mentions of outdated decor.
Amenities
9.49
Positive remarks about the amenities, especially the breakfast.
Value for Money
9.02
Generally perceived as good value based on positive experiences.
Food and Beverage
9.48
Breakfast received high praise across multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
9.53
Most guests express a highly favorable experience overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 06:05

Property Description

Stunning Views of Jerusalem's Old City
The David Citadel Jerusalem offers breathtaking views of the old city of Jerusalem from its premises. Guests can enjoy a large swimming pool, free gym, and various dining options all while taking in the panoramic scenery.

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities
The modern and spacious guest rooms at The David Citadel feature large bathrooms with both a bath and shower. Additional amenities include an LCD TV, pillow menu, and black-out curtains for ultimate comfort and relaxation.

Diverse Facilities and Convenient Location
Guests can unwind at the modern spa and wellness centre, host events at the banqueting halls, and enjoy Mediterranean, Italian, or poolside snacks. Conveniently located near the Mamilla shopping area, the hotel is within walking distance of key attractions like the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Ready to experience luxury with unparalleled views in Jerusalem? Book your stay at The David Citadel now!

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.

The swimming pool is open all year round and warmed up to 28 degrees.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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: TLV

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Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 494 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.03
Service: 10
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 9.49
Value for Money: 9.02
Food and Beverage: 9.48
Overall Experience: 9.53
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romyb600 Couples
10
Kudos to Amar & Naji!
Pros:

Breakfast is delicious. Definitely one of the best hotel guest service in the country, specially from the spa’s manager Amar who was super nice and attentive. I had the best 90 minutes massage ever by Naji! Thank you guys for an unforgettable wedding anniversary!

2026-07-30 via Tripadvisor
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D284TDjeffn Couples
10
One day get away
Pros:

We are returning guest and had a wonderful time. Jeremy the head concierge was off the charts. If you’re ready for an amazing experience, this is place.

2026-07-27 via Tripadvisor
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B5456ZQjohannab Family
10
Excelent
Pros:

Said you are the best ! Thanks for all ! The hotel is nice with an excelent attetion 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

2026-07-27 via Tripadvisor
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mirif2023 Family
10
Citadel
Pros:

Had the best vacation there. The staff is so friendly! As we entered Ilan from concierge greeted us and helped with our bags. After I unpacked. Ilan took care of all our dinner reservations and ideas of what to go see. The hotel was clean. The food was delicious. Can't wait to go back again. Can't get better than the view of the old city from the breakfast room.

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
שוהם family_with_children il
10
מלון יוקרה אמיתי !
Pros:

מלון יוקרה אמיתי !
שירות ברמה הגבוהה ביותר, חניה מסודרת, מרחק הליכה של 2 דק מממילא וארוחת בוקר מהטובות שראיתי.
מומלץ במיוחד למשפחות בגלל הבריכה החיצונית הגדולה והיפה.
לא זול בכלל אבל שווה כל שקל.

Cons:

באמת שאהבנו הכל

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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H3451IDstephaniep Family
10
Beautiful and incredible service
Pros:

Wonderful hotel. The service is above 5 star. I forgot an item at the hotel and Jeremy, the Concierge Manager, went truly above and beyond to get it to me. In general, the concierge was extremely helpful, responding instantly and securing the perfect dining spots for us. The hotel is beautiful and the rooms are big and very chic. Our view over the old city was crazy!!!! Breakfast is amazing. Location can’t be beat.

2026-07-20 via Tripadvisor
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Brigitte family_with_children fr
8
JE RECOMANDE
Pros:

TRES BIEN

Cons:

LE BUFFET DESSERT DOIT ETRE MEILLEUR

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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cameronbN4054IZ Family Denver, Colorado
10
Home at the Citadel
Pros:

We were delighted to return to the David Citadel after such a long time. The location remains superb, the hotel felt pleasantly familiar, and it was wonderful to be back in Jerusalem.

Breakfast was very good, but the service was inconsistent. Some tables received plenty of attention while ours was sometimes left waiting. More than once, staff at nearby tables were asking guests for online reviews while we were trying to get service. Reviews matter, but waiting guests should come first. There were also loud private conversations between staff in Arabic near the tables. The language was not the issue. The volume and setting were.

The rooms are comfortable, although quieter air conditioning, digital controls for the temperature and lighting, and larger televisions would feel more in keeping with a five star hotel. We also noticed staff smoking near the entrance, a small detail that felt out of place at this level.

We appreciated Munir, the Front Office Manager. You could see the warmth in his eyes and hear it in his laughter. He seemed genuinely happy to welcome guests.

One of the bellmen, whose name I believe was Yon, also deserves a mention. He always had a warm smile and regularly asked how he could help.

Before coming to Jerusalem, our concierge in Paris told us to look out for Jeremy Weiss, the new Concierge Manager, and said we would be in excellent hands. He was right. Jeremy welcomed us warmly, helped with every request and remained calm, smiling and attentive even on a very busy Friday. He noticed everyone, not only the guests at his desk, and his warmth, humour and service reminded us of some of the finest concierges we have met in Europe and Asia. He even made my wife laugh, which is no small achievement. I hope she never reads this. When we mentioned that Las Vegas was our next stop, he immediately connected us with a concierge there, which was thoughtful and extremely helpful.

We hope the issues mentioned are addressed and that those who made our stay special receive the recognition they deserve. We look forward to returning.

2026-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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gabrielabX8468HL Family
10
Nice and welcoming hotel!
Pros:

We loved the hotel! The breakfast was delicious, the rooms were excellent, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. A special thanks to Said, who was exceptionally polite, kind, and always willing to help. He made our stay even more enjoyable!

2026-07-16 via Tripadvisor
E
emysp Family Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo
10
Great hotel, great concierge
Pros:

I soent several days at the David Citadel, ehoch for me is the best in Jerusalem. Rooms are great, location is great. A special shout out to Ori, from the concierge desk. Ori organized several things for me: 1) He sent my forgotten items to tel aviv at no charge after i left the hotel 2) found me a myriad of services, including manicure (who was great btw) and 3) put a bell boy at my diaposal whenever i needed it. I wish we had this kind of service at all hotels in the world. Thank you, Ori!

2026-07-14 via Tripadvisor
9
918eliec Family
10
Great Hotel. Excellent service!
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel, and I especially want to recommend the service. The concierge Ilan was genuinely helpful from the moment we arrived, friendly, professional, and quick to respond. Ilan gave great recommendations for local dining and activities, arranged everything efficiently, and made sure we had the information we needed without any stress. The hotel itself was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. Overall, it was a smooth and memorable trip, and I would definitely choose to stay here again.

2026-07-13 via Tripadvisor
אהרון family_with_children il
10
מלון מושלםםםם אבל יקר
Pros:

נקי

Cons:

הארוחות יקרות שימו לב ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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L8675XElead Family
8
Top level concierge service
Pros:

I want this to say that the Concierge team is above and beyond! Ilan was great and Ori is the best, he just helped me with every single thing I needed with a smile in his face and very quick actions and answers. Thank you so much everybody. I will never forget.

2026-07-09 via Tripadvisor
9
954suzannez Solo travel
2
Horrible
Pros:

Unfortunately terrible terrible experience
I have never yet written a review
I have always been happy at the hotels I have chosen I travel alot - I had a suite on floor 7- room smelled like a sewer all nite (spent 2 days there paying premium prices ) housekeeping was a disaster -
There was old food in fridge leftover upon arrival - it stayed there till I left -
Requested blanket never received
Finally a towel arrived instead with attitude and eyes rolling
No one ever checked to ask how is it going
Half eaten apple was left there for 2 days
Shower always overflowed to floor through the door I came very close to a complete slide in bathroom floor

2026-07-08 via Tripadvisor
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perny18 Family New York City, New York
10
Top level service and best place to stay with kids.
Pros:

We always stay at the David citadel hotel when we travel to israel. The service is next level. Extremely kid friendly, at breakfast the service staff have patience with all my kids request. They have an amazing playroom that my kids love. The rooms are large and clean and modern. The front desk and management are amazing, especially Munir who always helps me out and takes care of myself and family. On this trip, our return flight got canceled and rebooked for the next day and Munir made sure we were able to keep our room and not have to change rooms and that everything would be comfortable while dealing with the airlines and getting everything rebooked so this was one less thing to worry about. There is a reason the david citadel is considered one of the best hotels in Jerusalem and my stay now showed why.

2026-07-07 via Tripadvisor
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alanmN2879PO Couples
10
Excellent hotel and amenities.
Pros:

Location was excellent, rooms were comfortable and immaculate. The wait staff, especially Said were extremely attentive and nice!

2026-07-06 via Tripadvisor
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bianca family_with_children au
8
Great stay
Pros:

Position
Size of rooms
Amenities

Cons:

Would like more light in the room

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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cynthia12092 Solo travel
10
Wonderful hotel
Pros:

This was my 4th year staying at the beautiful David Citadel and I always look forward it. The hotel is perfect for walking to popular sites and shopping, as well. The Junior Suite has a beautiful view of the Old City and the breakfast is delicious with so many varieties of foods. The concierge with Ilan and Ori is always a pleasure. They are so kind and helpful ready to assist me with making reservations or any other needs I may have.
Overall, the David Citadel is a wonderful hotel.

2026-07-05 via Tripadvisor
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yaakova246 Family
10
Breakfast review
Pros:

Said is the man!!! A great server and person!

2026-07-05 via Tripadvisor
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maxk477 Solo travel
10
OG of hotels in the OG of cities.
Pros:

Another lovely stay. Said makes a wonderful cortado. Jerusalem is the OG of OGs. Like no place on earth.

2026-07-01 via Tripadvisor