Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center

Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center sits opposite the New Gate, giving the stay direct access to the edge of Jerusalem’s Old City.

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Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center is a Vatican-owned guesthouse and pilgrim center at HaTsanhanim St 3 in Jerusalem. The building has a religious and historic character rather than a resort style, with a calm atmosphere shaped around prayer, rest, and hospitality. Its position between the Old City and West Jerusalem is the practical advantage here, especially for travelers who want to base themselves close to the Old City walls without staying inside them.

Rooms include ensuite bathrooms with toiletries and towels, air conditioning and heating, free Wi-Fi, a safe, a hair dryer, and a writing desk or table. Standard Rooms can be set with single beds or a double bed, and one Standard Room category has an Old City view. Deluxe Rooms add a sitting area, minibar, television, mini fridge, and coffee station with electric kettle, while the Pontifical Suite includes two bathrooms, a living room, reception space, and a panoramic terrace.

The stay works well because daily breakfast is served in the Dining Room, and guests also have free parking, elevator access, daily housekeeping, a 24-hour front desk, and security. In-house guests receive access to the 360° Lookout, the Pentecost Room, and the Shroud Exhibit. The chapel is open for prayer, which fits the property’s identity as a Catholic center as well as a guesthouse.

The main limit is in-room television: only Deluxe Rooms and Suites include televisions, because the Center keeps the quieter room categories focused on a peaceful atmosphere.

Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center in 360°