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 60 traveler reviews“A rare gem”
Thus is the best Catholic guesthouse I’ve stayed at. Though it doesn’t have the embellishments of a hotel, it is ultra clean with updated bathrooms. It’s safe as everyone needs to be buzzed in for entrance. A generous breakfast is included with the room rate but don’t expect cooked to order eggs. Still, it’s...
MoreThus is the best Catholic guesthouse I’ve stayed at. Though it doesn’t have the embellishments of a hotel, it is ultra clean with updated bathrooms. It’s safe as everyone needs to be buzzed in for entrance. A generous breakfast is included with the room rate but don’t expect cooked to order eggs. Still, it’s more generous than what was served in 3 star hotels. Location can’t be beat as it’s half a block away from Damascus Gate of the old city of Jerusalem. It’s also within a block of the light rail. They have various levels of accommodations and I chose the single room with private bath. The room had 2 twin beds and was spacious. Sister Herminia manages the guesthouse and she’s amazing. The sisters are friendly and so are the front desk staff. They organized a Christmas Eve mass to Bethlehem for residents who would like to join them. I hope this is the same guest house at 112 Nablus Road as the address on trip advisor is different. It’s also called the white sisters convent.
Less“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.