Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center

Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center is a pilgrim guesthouse at 3 Paratroopers Road in Jerusalem, Israel, directly opposite the New Gate of the Old City. The building is owned by the Holy See and was built in the 1880s as a hospice for pilgrims, and it remains a Catholic institution with a chapel and a calm, orderly atmosphere. The location is on the edge of the Christian Quarter, so the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Damascus Gate and Jaffa Gate are all reachable on foot within roughly 5-15 minutes. The Mamilla promenade and the light rail are also close. The building is a large stone structure in a European institutional style, with high ceilings, wide corridors and a rooftop terrace that overlooks the Old City walls and the Mount of Olives. Accommodation includes Standard and Superior rooms and suites, with free wifi, simple and comfortable furnishings and, in the better rooms, views over the walls or the city. The rooftop restaurant is a notable feature, serving a buffet breakfast and evening meals with a terrace facing the Old City, and a ground-floor cafe and a wine-friendly dining room add variety. Guests should confirm alcohol and meal arrangements directly. The chapel hosts regular services, and the centre also runs cultural and religious programmes. Service is courteous and geared to pilgrims, groups, families and independent travellers who value a quiet setting at the Old City's doorstep. Rates are in the middle range, at roughly 550 to 1,200 ILS per night, depending on season and room type. Visitors who want to be next to the Old City walls at a moderate price, in a historic religious setting, will find the position convenient. Visitors should dress modestly in the public areas and when entering the nearby churches, and quiet hours are customary in the evening.