The Capitolina Hotel has the advantage of being in a quiet and somewhat secluded part of town- you don’t find yourself overrun by shawerma-sellers and souvenir-hawkers at every step you take- yet it’s close enough to all the top attractions in town. It’s a peaceful, thankfully non-touristy hotel, of the clean, no-frills brand of hospitality. The rooms are large and comfortable, the carnations in the vases are huge (as all the flowers, fruits and vegetables in Israel seem to be!), and the staff, although most of them can’t speak English, is genuinely friendly. The added bonus is the splendid view from the windows-
you can see a lot of the Old City without having to stir out of your room! The Mount of Olives, the Garden Tomb, and the Old City are all within 15 minutes’- or less- walk of the Capitolina Hotel.
Meals are served in the dining room and the restaurant- good, wholesome food which we really loved.
Bed and breakfast rates are US$10 for a double room. It’s a good value-for-money deal, especially as the breakfast is the no-skimping type which can keep you going through the rest of the day!
For Americans, staying at the Capitolina Hotel is especially convenient as the US Consulate is virtually next door.