A Little House in BakahvsKing David Hotel
A Little House in Bakah and The King David are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, The King David scores significantly better than A Little House in Bakah. The King David scores 95 with positive reviews from 12 sources including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Star Service.
A Little House in Bakah
Fodor's
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
1 Yehuda St., Jerusalem 93627, Israel
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "This handsome Ottoman-style mansion with dramatic arched windows sits on the edge of a residential neighborhood near public transportation and many shops and restaurants." Full review
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Ask for a room upstairs if you don't mind climbing steps.
Insight Guides "Cross between a boutique hotel and guesthouse in large, stylish 1920s home in Jerusalem’s trendy Baka neighborhood."
DK Eyewitness "About 2 km (1 mile) due south of the King David Hotel, this welcoming place has an arched and colonnaded façade, modest rooms and a garden restaurant."
Frommer's "Set in a beautiful landmark early-20th-century stone mansion facing busy, highwaylike Derech Hebron, the Little House in Bakah is something of a misnomer, as it's large and impressive." Full review
Lonely Planet "A friendly boutique hotel with spacious rooms, an excellent cafe, high ceilings and a retro spin back to the 1920s, this is a good pick in the mid-price range." Full review
King David Hotel
Concierge
Jetsetter DK Eyewitness
Star Service Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Hideaway Report
The Telegraph Frommer's Show All Reviews
23 King David St, Jerusalem 94101, Israel
From $384/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge "It's just a ten-minute walk from the Old City, and the outdoor pool is huge and set within elegant, manicured gardens."
Jetsetter "Jerusalem stone blocks meet glass and steel curves at this family-friendly spot overlooking the Old City walls." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A favourite with American Presidents, the historic King David, built of pink sandstone in 1931, is famed for its King Solomon-style lobby, grassy gardens and Mandate-era atmosphere."
Star Service "Overlooking the walls of the Old City, a five-minute walk west from Jaffa Gate, this luxury property is directly across from the tony outdoor Mamilla Mall." Full review
Star Service "In the heart of the modern city, a short walk to the Old City's Jaffa Gate, the outdoor Mamilla Mall and much more, this legendary place holds more history within its rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "'s property with a location a stone's throw from the Old City and rich interiors (redone by Adam Tihany in 2011) that are steeped in glamour: a long list of heads of state and celebrities have graced its halls." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The King David is one of Jerusalem's -- and indeed Israel's -- most famous hotels, drawing countless diplomats and celebrities since it opened in 1930." Full review
Hideaway Report94.0
"Ideally located landmark hotel, popular with diplomats and visiting dignitaries, in a parklike setting overlooking the ramparts of the Old City." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A luxurious retreat overlooking Jerusalem's Old City, featuring elegant interiors, spacious rooms, a fine dining restaurant and spectacular views." Full review
Frommer's "The King David continues to be a perfectly maintained symbol of a bygone era (including a rather formal staff), but its reputation and list of diplomatic and celebrity guests continues to grow." Full review
