An oasis of tranquility. Garden to sit down in the sun and have a coffee with, if you want, apfelstrudel! The views from yhe roof are just great. Entryfee for the roof 5 NIS, absolutely worth it. Great place. Hidden gem.
Austrian Hospice
About the Austrian Hospice
The ecclesiastical institution known as the “Austrian Hospice of the Holy Family” was established for pilgrims in 1854 by the Austrian Catholic Church in the Holy Land.
Today, the interior design is modern whilst retaining the 19th-century ambience. The guest house offers two options: dormitories (between 5-12 beds) or guest-rooms (single, double, or triple rooms). Catholic Liturgy is celebrated daily in the house-chapel.
The Austrian Hospice aims to bring together different cultures within the realm of art, and space is given to contemporary art and music. The Austrian Hospice has its own cafe, Viennese Cafe, where you can enjoy magnificent views of the Old City whilst indulging in well-known Viennese specialties like coffee with whipped cream or sweetened milk, caffe latte with a slice of Sacher-torte or apple strudel.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 362 traveler reviews“Mu favorite spot in East Jerusalem”
truly, this is my best spot in the old city of Jerusalem. I never slept there , am local living in East Jerusalem but I do recommend it because all my friends from all over the world stayed there and enjoyed their stay. Very well oriented in the heart of the old...
Moretruly, this is my best spot in the old city of Jerusalem. I never slept there , am local living in East Jerusalem but I do recommend it because all my friends from all over the world stayed there and enjoyed their stay. Very well oriented in the heart of the old city of Jerusalem . Very well preserved and the place is historic . Very clean, very safe, foreign management and lots of Austrian volunteers swerving there. Very nice Austrian coffee shop, clean rooms I have seen that, good services my friends never complained. Minutes distance from the holiest places in the world . Beautiful terrace excellent spot for taking pictures and enjoying panoramic sunrise and sunset .
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“One of my favourites places”
I’ve visited place few times. First time when I was working in Israel in 2008, last time was on June 2018, and I definetly can say that the Austrian Hospice is one of my favourites places on earth, small paradise in the middle of the Old City. I hope I will come back many...
MoreI’ve visited place few times. First time when I was working in Israel in 2008, last time was on June 2018, and I definetly can say that the Austrian Hospice is one of my favourites places on earth, small paradise in the middle of the Old City. I hope I will come back many times more.
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