YMCA Three Arches Hotel

YMCA Three Arches Hotel is a mid-range hotel at 26 King David Street in Jerusalem, Israel, directly across from the King David Hotel. The building is the Jerusalem International YMCA, completed in the early 1930s to a design by Arthur Loomis Harmon, the architect associated with the Empire State Building. Its limestone facade, three arches and tall bell tower make it one of the city's best-known landmarks. The tower is open to visitors and offers a panoramic view across the Old City, the Mount of Olives and the surrounding hills. The location is central, roughly a 10-15 minute walk from Jaffa Gate and the Mamilla promenade, with the light rail and bus routes nearby. The building combines hotel rooms with a sports and cultural complex that has historically included a swimming pool, gymnasium and concert hall, and its public spaces include a garden and an arched courtyard. Accommodation is offered in Standard rooms and Family rooms with free wifi, simple furnishings and, in some cases, views of the garden or the city. The hotel has a restaurant serving a buffet breakfast and meals, and the setting is calm for its central position. Service is friendly and informal, and the hotel is popular with families, pilgrims, groups and budget-aware travellers who want a historic setting in the heart of the city. Rates are modest by Jerusalem standards, at roughly 450 to 1,000 ILS per night, depending on season and room type. Visitors who value architecture and location over luxury will find the property an appealing alternative to the large hotels along King David Street, and the tower alone is a reason to visit. The surrounding King David Street area also holds the Mamilla promenade and several museums, so the hotel works well as a base for first-time visitors on a budget.