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Tzefania Hotel is one of the first hotels in Jerusalem. The hotel was built in 1930 by the Giladis, a couple of Persian origin, and the second generation of the family in the Holy city, which came to Israel for love of Zion, leaving behind all their property. The Hotel stands out among the other houses in the neighborhood, and it is immediately evident that 4 Tzefania is not like another ordinary hotel. All 18 rooms were designed differently from one another, all the rooms are totally renovated with 19th-century furniture, parquet floors and a chandelier in the middle of the room. The goal is that when the guest enters the hotel, he’sll feel the original Jerusalem combined with the new, the authentic and the conservative, where anyone will feel at home.
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The location of the hotel is ideal if you want to stay in Geula, the Jewish Orthodox center in Jerusalem. The other centers of Jerusalem such as Jaffa Street can be reached within 5 to 10 minutes. Even if the street noise is noticeable in my room (located on the ground floor), you feel very comfortable in the hotel and its beautifully landscaped idyllic garden. This, despite the lively activity on Tzefania Street near the very busy Jeheskel Street (an important thoroughfare for buses). My room was spacious and functionally furnished. Unfortunately there was no closet. Instead it had a relatively large chest of drawers. Since the room (106) is on the ground floor you could enjoy the beautiful garden. The room was also equipped with a kettle, a microwave and a refrigerator. The translucent door to the garden also has no night curtain. The walls of the bathroom were also translucent, which is not necessarily a good thing. The whole hotel and the room have a nostalgic touch with a certain elegance. Great importance is also attached to security. The main entrance and the entrance to the house are not accessible to strangers.
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Date of stay: May 2024
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The staff was wonderfully warm and helpful. The historic building has such amazing character and the furnishings and the artifacts were really appreciated. The staff were very helpful with regard to buses to take and where to get things as well as local information. Our room and all the extras were so appreciated. Water hot all the time, beds very comfortable. We had an iron, microwave, fridge, tea, milk, kettle and basic crockery. Tea and coffee and cookies were available 24 hours in the reception area. We were able to use the washer and dryer free of charge. Such a lovely place; we had a wonderful time. Tsefania is in the heart of Geula area but the hotel was a quiet haven. Thanks to Michal, Esther, Tamar, Asaf and everybody whose name we didn't get. We'll be back!
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Room Tip:Â They have 18 rooms of different sizes with and without balconies at different prices. So choose...
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Boutique hotel in Geula, an ultra Orthodox area of Jerusalem. The hotel itself caters to everyone and when you come in the front door, you are entering an artist's dream house full of antique furniture and artifacts all around. The people who work there are incredibly warm and welcoming. We took three rooms which also has a door so it turns into more of an apartment. While food isn't served, there is cereal and cakes, coffee and tea, and cookies, available 24 hours in the common room. So for a unique Jerusalem experience, I highly recommend this hotel. It's a well kept secret, oh, and very reasonably priced.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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this is an example of a very well run hotel, the management needs to be congratulated. General Manager does a great job at thanking the guest for her review while also acknowledging the hotel staff. The housekeeper in question is positively endorsed and the manager makes it clear that her work is appreciated within the hotel, which leaves a great impression. Not only that, but the guest is addressed personally, by her name, and invited back for another excellent stay.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Room Tip:Â The upper floor rooms are more spacious and have more accommodations.
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Great value for money apartment in Jerusalem. The rooms are super clean and spacious and a mixture of old/modern. Bathroom is lovely. There is coffee/tea in the room. The hotel is decorated beautifully with Jewish memorabilia, and it has been around for long. It was very interesting to stay in this neighborhood of Ultra Ortodox Haredi jews. If you are a woman, please dress modestly!
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Date of stay: August 2019
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This hotel is simply wonderful! Rooms are cozy and equipped with fridge, microwave oven, cup, glasses and dishes, ware, coffee, tea and milk In the room you will find also amenities in the bathroom, hairdryer, iron. The position is great, in the middle of an orthodox area. Old city is 20 minutes walking away The owner is super friendly and an amazing host If you stay in jerusalem, this is the palce to book!
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Very nice stay in room 301: very clean, big room, big fridge with microwave (can use big kitchen on G/F, but it closes on Shabbat), helpful and friendly staff (checked in early around 9am and was offered homegrown fresh mint tea). Very nice small garden with beautiful plants; mind-boggling amount of artefacts (paintings, pesach seder plates, lamps, menorahs) displayed throughout the common areas, corridors, ceiling and walls. Conveniently situated about 10 min walk to the Shuk (Mahane Yehuda Market) and light rail. Discount supermarket and bakery round the corner.
It is in the orthodox Jewish neighborhood so visitors should respect traditions like modest dressing etc.
Con: it can be quite noisy in the night because of Shabbat celebration of Jewish neighborhood singing and rejoicing, and traffic noises of buses etc from early in the morning.
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Date of stay: October 2018
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If you are looking for a Hyatt, this is not the place... however, if you are looking for a comfortable and clean room in the Geulah neighborhood, this is a good choice. Rooms are on the smaller side, so if you are to people and need decent space it may feel cramped. Overall, the beds were comfortable, the room was clean, the shower was okay. the coffee stand in the room was good too.
You can check in 24 hours, with the keys being in a lock box, that was a bonus for me too as i showed up at 2 in the morning and was able to get my key and go right to my room. Overall, this was a good and comfortable stay.
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Date of stay: May 2019
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Trip type: Traveled solo
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PRICE RANGE
$112 - $149 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IsraelJerusalem DistrictJerusalem
NUMBER OF ROOMS
18
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Are there any historical sites close to Tzafania Hotel?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Old City of Jerusalem (1.2 miles), Temple Mount Sifting Project- HaMasu'ot Lookout (1.7 miles), and Hezekiah's Tunnel - Siloam Tunnel (1.6 miles).
