I have stayed here twice. Happily both times. A quiet, simple, spotlessly clean and supportive friendly place in a brilliant location. Excellent breakfast options and nice to meet other visitors there. The garden is an excellent bonus.
Franciscan de Marie Guest House
About Franciscan de Marie Guest House
Franciscan de Marie offers clean and simple accommodation suitable for Christian pilgrims. The guest house is very near to Damascus Gate, the Old City and many significant religious sites and other attractions. The English-speaking staff have a reputation for being exceptionally friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 59 traveler reviews“A wonderfully calm and community place to stay by Damascus Gate”
“A very nice litttle guest house for those on a budget.”
We stopped in here on the way to the old city. My friend the tour guide made do with his Spanish until a young lady come out who spoke English. No frills, but all that seems required for a pleasant stay. Breakfast in included. Other meals are served for groups of 15 or more.
“Location! Location!”
There's no better place to stay in Jerusalem than the White Sisters Convent! It's across from Damascus Gate and this means you can be in the Old City within minutes and walking distance to the tram and the bus station. Behind it is an array of Mediterranean foods - falafel, schwarma, roast...
MoreThere's no better place to stay in Jerusalem than the White Sisters Convent! It's across from Damascus Gate and this means you can be in the Old City within minutes and walking distance to the tram and the bus station. Behind it is an array of Mediterranean foods - falafel, schwarma, roast chicken and rice, salads, nuts, sweets, kebobs. In the corner are fresh fruits and vegetables; a grocery with dates, tahini, and other local foods. He even changed our dollars and a good exchange rate too! Just mention Sister Herminia (the one in charge) and everybody is extra nice to you! Our room was clean and spacious enough for 2 people. It was very reasonably priced. It included breakfast. The place was quiet and everybody from the receptionist to the nuns were very friendly. Especially Sister Herminia who was so sweet and accommodating - always very concerned that we were satisfied with everything. She even went out of her way to get us in touch with a driver who brought us to Tiberias and Nazareth. She arranged for us to get a sherut in the ungodly hours of the morning and even brought us to the sherut at 2 a.m. Thank you sooo much, Sister!
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