Jerusalem is a hilltop city of about 1 million people in the Judean Mountains, sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims. Its walled Old City holds the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Haram al-Sharif (Temple Mount) with the Dome of the Rock, while West Jerusalem offers the Mahane Yehuda market, Israel Museum and Yad Vashem, and East Jerusalem has Palestinian-run neighbourhoods, markets and the Mount of Olives.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Jerusalem Biblical Zoo
Animals in a hilly park with Noah's Ark theme.
Bloomfield Science Museum
Hands-on science exhibits next to the Israel Museum.
Israel Museum Youth Wing
Children's art workshops and exhibitions.
Tower of David Night Show and ramparts
Sound-and-light show on the citadel walls.
Hezekiah's Tunnel
Wade through a water tunnel with a flashlight.
First Station and Railway Park
Restored train station with a bike path and play area.
Liberty Bell Park
Large green park with playgrounds and a replica Liberty Bell.
Dead Sea Float
Floating and mud on a day trip.
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Ramat Rachel Hotel
Resort-style kibbutz hotel with pool and lawns
Dan Jerusalem Hotel
Large hotel on Mount Scopus with views and pool
Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem
Family rooms near the entrance to the city
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
Falafel and hummus are child-friendly
Many restaurants offer high chairs and child menus
Kosher restaurants close for Shabbat; plan Friday dinner at a hotel
Pack snacks for long sightseeing
Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Strollers struggle in the Old City's steps; bring a carrier
Book Tower of David and Yad Vashem timed entry
Take a break each afternoon in a park