St Andrew's Scottish Guesthouse

St Andrew's Scottish Guesthouse is a mid-range guesthouse run by the Church of Scotland at 1 David Remez Street in Jerusalem, Israel, on the slope above the Hinnom Valley. It is part of the St Andrew's complex, which includes a church built after the First World War as a memorial to Scottish soldiers who died in the Palestine campaign. The terrace faces Mount Zion and the southern walls of the Old City, and the view is the property's main attraction. The Old City's Zion Gate and Jaffa Gate can be reached on foot in roughly 15-20 minutes, and the First Station, Mishkenot Sha'ananim and the German Colony are also nearby. The complex has a church, a garden and stone buildings in a style that mixes Scottish institutional elements with local limestone, and the atmosphere is quiet and reflective. Accommodation includes Single, Double and Family rooms, with simple and clean furnishings and free wifi, and some rooms look over the valley toward the Old City. The guesthouse has a restaurant and a cafe, where breakfast and meals are served, and a garden and terrace for relaxing in good weather. Service is friendly and informal, in the manner of a church-run guesthouse, and the property is popular with pilgrims, volunteers, families and independent travellers who value a peaceful setting over amenities. Rates are modest by Jerusalem standards, at roughly 500 to 1,000 ILS per night, depending on season and room type. Visitors who want a historic, quiet base with Old City views and a strong sense of place will find it good value, though it lacks the facilities of larger hotels. The church itself is worth a visit for its stone architecture and memorial plaques, and the guesthouse is a short taxi ride from the downtown restaurants.