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2 BDR SUNNY BALCONY ► BEST LOCATION: German Colony - Shelter in the building

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Spacious living room
Extendable table (seats up to 8 people)
Breakfast on the balcony...

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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5645.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

2 BDR SUNNY BALCONY ► BEST LOCATION: German Colony - Shelter in the building

Shelter in the building
This light and bright apartment has been recently renovated, furnished and equipped. The decor consists of muted tones of pale beige and white creating a calming atmosphere.

The OLD CITY is at only 25 minutes walk, but if a walk is not your preference, there is also a FREE shuttle every 20 minutes from the First Rail Station parking lot (at only 5 minutes walk from the apartment). Taxis will take you there in only 5-7 minutes (it costs about 40 shekels).

You will find 2 comfortable bedrooms and a living room/dining area with an exit to a lovely balcony, where you may choose to have your meals or simply enjoy sitting in the sun. The apartment is located on the second floor of a Jerusalem stone building, in the heart of the German Colony, right off Emek Refaim, yet very quiet all day and night and surrounded by fruit trees. This apartment lends the perfect balance to a Jerusalem vacation: the dynamic city of Jerusalem at your fingertips and the serenity of your home waiting for you after a day of touring!

Features:
• Internet / WiFi • Flat screen TV • Cable/Sat: more than 400 English channels • Air Conditioning • Heating • Washer and Dryer
• Kosher Kitchen (with dishes, utensils, pots/pans, stove, toaster, oven, refrigerator/freezer, electric water kettle, shabbat hot plate, water heater...)
• Linens and Towels • Phone (incoming calls) • Iron/Ironing board • No Pets, Non smoking

PARKING: there are many parking spots in the street (about 40-50 -it's free from 6pm to 8am and during the week ends; other times, parking fees are about $1.2/hour) There is also free parking spots available at three minutes' walk from the apartment.

** Our property is listed on different websites and Homeaway/Vrbo gathers all of them (that's why it can appear several times, at different price depending on each website commission and exchange rate)

Sleeps 4+ (we can always add a folding bed and/or a crib on request - free of charge)

The Best Location! Located just off the trendy Emek Refaim St. with about 30 restaurants & cafes, supermarkets, health store, laundry services, gift shops, the Jerusalem swimming pool & gym, cinemas, banks, mobile phone rental, synagogues etc.
It’s also within walking distance of the Old City, the main hotels (Inbal, King David, David Citadel), the Great Synagogue, the Jerusalem Theater and Mamilla Center.
There is a taxi station on Emek Refaim and frequent buses to all parts of Jerusalem (lines 4, 4a, 18, 21).

Walking distance:
► 1 minute from Emek Refaim
► 5 minutes walk from the First Rail Station
► 10-15 minutes walk from Inbal Hotel, King David Hotel, the Great synagogue
► 20 minutes walk from Mamilla center, the Waldorf Hotel, David Citadel Hotel, Mamilla Hotel
► 25 minutes walk from the OLD CITY. If a walk is not your preference, taxis will take you there in only 5-7 minutes (it costs about 40 shekels). There is also a FREE shuttle every 20 minutes from the First Rail Station parking lot (at only 5 minutes walk from the apartment)

** Please note that check-in and check-out is possible every day of the week but NOT on Shabbat (Saturday).

Keywords: Israel, Jerusalem, Vacation, apartment, German Colony, near Emek Refaim, near Hotels

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Pool
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Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please notice that check-in is possible every day except on Shabat (Saturday)

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Jerusalem

Located in Jerusalem, this apartment is in the city centre. Western Wall and Montefiore Windmill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ein Hemed National Park and Mount Herzl. Jerusalem Botanical Gardens and Biblical Zoo are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • The First Station - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jerusalem Theater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mount Zion - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mamilla Mall - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Western Wall - 9 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Jerusalem Biblical Zoo Station - 18 min drive
  • Yekuti'el Adam Station - 28 min drive
  • Tel Aviv (TLV-Ben Gurion) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kalo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Nadi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pompidou - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Hillel (קפה הלל) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Red Pizza - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 2 BDR SUNNY BALCONY ► BEST LOCATION: German Colony - Shelter in the building have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at 2 BDR SUNNY BALCONY ► BEST LOCATION: German Colony - Shelter in the building?

As of 14 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 BDR SUNNY BALCONY ► BEST LOCATION: German Colony - Shelter in the building on 3 Jun, 2026 start from S$273, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is 2 BDR SUNNY BALCONY ► BEST LOCATION: German Colony - Shelter in the building pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 BDR SUNNY BALCONY ► BEST LOCATION: German Colony - Shelter in the building?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 BDR SUNNY BALCONY ► BEST LOCATION: German Colony - Shelter in the building?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 BDR SUNNY BALCONY ► BEST LOCATION: German Colony - Shelter in the building located?

Located in Mishkenot Sha'ananim, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Mount Herzl, The First Station and Jerusalem Theater. Montefiore Windmill and Sultan's Pool are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Saul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming host, very helpful instructions for everything. The lodgings were pleasant and very well kept and stocked. The bedrooms, kitchen, and bathroom were all small, but the living room was big enough to hang out in, which was really all one needs. Everything worked, all was clean. Superb location. Fair price for the fantastic location - about half the price of well-priced hotels. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

We had a wonderful stay. I highly recommend this property. The location was great, the host was responsive and accomodating and the apartment was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Apartment

This is a great property! clean and lots of natural lighting. amazing location. Binyyamin, the owner, was gracious and kind and answered my many questions. I cant say enough nice things about our stay!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Been Here... Twice

Like this area & property so much, I went back! Benjamin is an outstanding host. Clean, and in such a convenient part of Jerusalem. Hope to be back again in the future!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

6/10 Okay

Sparsely furnished

We stayed in this unit for 1 week in May, 2014. The unit has both pros and cons. On the plus side, the location, was ideal -- on a quiet side street in the German Colony, convenient to public transportation and cabs. The apartment is very spacious, clean, and the owner was responsive to requests for information. On the cons, the furnishings and decor were sparse -- to the point of monastic. In particular the only lighting in the living room was one overhead light, and the only living room seating was the one sofa (which was quite dirty). Also the TV cable/satellite service had no English language channels, although there perhaps 100 Arabic channels. Kitchen utensils for those not keeping kosher were also rudimentary (no sharp knives), and 3 of the 4 burners on the stove were anemic. So if your primary concerns are the price (reasonable), neighborhood (excellent), having a kosher kitchen, and having space to move around, this may be the apartment for you. On the other hand, if you value comfortable surroundings for lounging between sightseeing trips, you may wish to look elsewhere.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent apartment location

This apartment is in a great location with all the stores, restaurants, walking path in very close proximity. The owner was very attentive to our questions. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location and comfortable apartment for great price!!!!

Benyamin is an honest and responsible man who was easy to get in contact with when needed. The apartment was clean with fresh sheets and towels. The natural light was amazing and the apartment was comfortable to come back to after a long day by leaving the trissim partly closed and windows open. Air conditioning worked well. One adult and 3 kids fit nicely, 2 adults and 3 kids was a bit tighter, but doable. The bathroom, especially the shower is very small, but clean and good water pressure in shower with hot water. Also, doable. Loved the street! One one end you have Emek Refaim with cabs, buses, stores, supermarkets, restaurants, bank, etc. on the other end you have the beautiful walking/biking path with benches and an outdoor lending library set up in an old bus stop! Two more affordable supermarkets are just a 10/15 minute walk away and we found parking on our street everyday! Get the Cellopark app. Would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Naomi S.

Definitely best location!

We spent a pleasant week staying in Benyamin’s apartment in Jerusalem. The location was perfect -right off of Emek Refaim and close to everywhere we needed to be. The apartment was nicely equipped and features a balcony with great bird watching views. One of the nicest aspects of the stay was that Benyamin made available to us much information about Jerusalem both before and upon our arrival. Without it we would not have realized a wonderful walking trail was at the end of the block.

10/10 Excellent

Richard R., Naples, Florida and Geilenkirchen, Germany

Great base camp to explore Isreal

Quiet, nice district, several small grocer's nearby, nice restaurants abound, First Station even open on the Sabbath, nearby free shuttle to Dung Gate, #18 bus quickly gets you to downtown. The apartment itself is adequate for one's needs, you did not come all the way to Jerusalem to sit inside.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Charming apartment!

We had a wonderful stay at Binyamin's apartment in the German Colony. The apartment is clean, well appointed and in a terrific location! The owners were helpful, responsive, generous and polite throughout the rental process. We were sad to leave and we look forward to staying there again in the future!
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

Loved this apartment!

My husband and I recently stayed in this lovely apartment. The pictures on VRBO were inviting. We like the white decor and the light coming in. We loved the location. There are plenty of restaurants and coffee shops nearby, and the Old City and City Center are a nice walking distance away. The apartment has a lot of light, was clean, and comfortable. The owners are very accommodating. We would stay here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

★ Jerusalem V.

The best place to stay in Jerusalem

This wonderfully light and beautiful home is in the heart of the German Colony. The location is fantastic and the unit is very attractive and reasonably priced. It is the perfect location to walk to the Old City, Ben Yehuda Street, the Promenade and Jaffa Street. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens and the birds sing every morning. The owner is most responsive and has prepared a wonderful set of materials to make your visit special. You won't regret renting this unit and will return again in the future.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bentzi A.

Sweet Masaryk, we already miss you...

From the pictures and reviews online we were already quite confident about this venue but we were pleasantly surprised to find that it exceeded our expectations. Benyamin was very helpful both before arrival and during our stay and the apartment was immaculately clean and very homey. Just sitting on the porch in the cool hours of early Jerusalem morning made our stay worthwhile. For anyone looking to fully experience Jerusalem - with its quiet residential streets right up against its vibrant thoroughfares, this is your place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Liza J., San Francisco, CA

Cozy apartment in great neighborhood

This apartment provided everything we needed to feel like a local in Jerusalem for a week. It was very clean and convenient to everything. The little balcony provided a great place for breakfast each morning. We bought croissants and challah from the bakery down the street! We also walked up to the restaurants and playground at First Station on Shabbat. We were surprised at how many places were open and close to us. Benyamin was a great host and answered all our questions quickly. We would definitely stay again. Although it is close to a main road, it is very quiet. Access to everything (markets, cafes, buses, taxis) was easy. The 18 bus came frequently for direct trips to the Old City and Mehane Yehuda markets. We could even walk back from Mt Zion and the Old City in about 30 minutes. Coming from Tel Aviv, we found it easy to take the train to Jerusalem. The 18 bus from Jerusalem Malha station stops at the top of the street. Otherwise a taxi just takes 15 min. Great apartment, clean, convenient and very quiet. It was exactly as pictured. We'll be back next time we return to Israel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

dawne y.

Awesome apartment and location

This apartment and it's location made our trip so much more enjoyable. The apartment is sunny, with cross-breezes in the evening, and if it ever gets too hot during the day the air conditioning works great. The location is steps off of Emek Refaim- groceries, restaurants, Jerusalem Pool, the best little shops. And a half block in the opposite direction is the HaRakevet (walkway- greenspace) where my kids could run and there are no cars. There are 2 paths one for walking one for biking. They lead to First Station ( 10 min walk) which is awesome- restaurants, shops, free events, rides and playhouse for kids. Very well done. Across from First Station is the public park- also very nice with a huge skateboard/scooter park. First Station also has a FREE shuttle to the Old City. So you never have to look for parking! This is really the place to be!
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great place, great location

Excellent apartment, Mr. Benjamin is always making sure that your stay goes smooth. The apartment is in an excellent location. Will definitely be back, our family loved it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

bella g.

Excellent location

Our family of five stayed in the apartment for 5 nights. The location is excellent and easy walking distance to everything. Number of great restaurants and shops in the area. Benyamin was very nice and accommodating - answered all of our questions. Washer and dryer was helpful to have as well. There are small grocery stores right downstairs and also across the street. The apartment is great in an unbeatable location...
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

HOME AWAY FROM HOME

We stayed there for 8 nights and found the apartment to be very comfortable and a superb location. Good air conditioning is available. Satellite TV was also available and a good reception for the internet with wifi available. This is our second time staying in this apartment. The owner assisted us in every way from the very first contact and was very helpful in all our inquiries. The property is located about 20 minutes walk from the Old City and 2 minutes from Emek Refaim where there are multiple restaurants, shops and a good supermarket. Buses and taxis are readily available on the main street.. We will be returning to stay here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Keyla G.

Great place to stay!

We loved this apartment! It was very centric and close to restaurants, bus routes, grocery and pharmacy stores. Benyamin was very responsive and accommodating. We loved our stay in Jerusalem! I will stay in this apartment next time. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Great apartment within walking distance of the old city

A roomy and comfortable apartment in a lovely area of Jerusalem. It contained everything we needed and was really quiet. Benyamin was really helpful, recommending restaurants and things to do in the area. He was very quick to respond to all my questions. I highly recommend staying there.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

zulema g.

Great Apt.

This apt. is very cozy and comfortable. It has access to everything you need such as grocery store, restaurants, atm, and many other shopping selections. I loved the location. Would recommend this property!
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great apartment in a fabulous location

We loved our stay at this beautiful apartment in the German Colony. The location was perfect (near shops, restaurants and a supermarket with easy bus service everywhere) and the apartment was just as pictured. The owner was lovely to work with and provided us with a crib as requested. We are looking forward to returning!
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Killer location, Lovely Landlord

This flat could not be more perfectly located. Metres away from bustlig Emek Refaim, with it shops and restaurants and the wonderful Rakevet promenade which winds all the way to the Jerusalem Zoo in one direction, and a short walk away to the new Tachanah, with even more shops, restaurants, outdoor entertainment space and amusements for little ones. The landlord, Benyamin, is responsive, responsible, and ready and willing to help make your stay as pleasant as possible. The flat was clean and tidy, bright and airy, and is fully equipped with everything...
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent, relaxing, great location

I loved this place, great kitchen, washing machine for clothes, private balcony, all the things you could want in the German Colony. The entire apt was clean and in great condition. Couch, dining area, all great. One thing that really stood out was the organized info book for the guest, for the washing machine, wifi, etc. Supermarkets, restaurants, shops, all close, but the apt is secluded and quiet.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sunny stay in Jerusalem

The apartment was exactly as advertised. It was clean, bright, and comfortable. We chose this rental primarily because of the location- near Emek Refaim and the many wonderful restaurants, and also the price was competitive. The owner was helpful with the questions we had.

About the host

Hosted by Benyamin

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We moved to Israel 16 years ago and lived in Tel Aviv before coming to Jerusalem. We immediately loved the German Colony area, probably one of the most beautiful part of Jerusalem, full of trees and flowers, lovely streets and with typical style houses.

Why they chose this property

We wanted a house closed to Emek Refaim, yet very quiet, with an open outlook.

What makes this property unique

The location is definitely one of its unique benefits, as well as the spacious living room and the balcony where you'll love having breakfasts...

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