The David Citadel Hotel

Jerusalem, Israel

Virgin rating

Superior New City View Room
Superior New City View Room

The hotel

An oasis in one of the most celebrated cities, the David Citadel puts you right in the core of Jerusalem. Sophisticated dining, a serene spa, and a heated pool overlooking yellow-stone rooftops — relaxation may just be high on your agenda here. It’s not all about down-time though. Step out of the grand entrance and be taken back to Old City living. Wander through streets of fascinating culture, and end up at some of the oldest historic sites known to man.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Close to City Centre
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Overlooking and a short stroll to the Old City, the main historical sites are within walking distance. Mamilla Mall is also a short walk away (the only open-air mall in Jerusalem). Transfer time from Ben Gurion Airport: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Hotel information

All rooms and suites have TV, New City views, complimentary newspaper, WiFi access*, complimentary bottled water and Bvlgari bath amenities. Superior Rooms are 323 sq ft and have 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Deluxe - Balcony and Old City View Rooms are 323 sq ft and have a private balcony showcasing views of the Old City and pool. With 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Superior Family Rooms are larger at 430 sq ft, with a large sitting area and 1 king-size bed or twin beds and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Alcove Deluxe Rooms are 430 sq ft and have a private balcony with Old City views, with a large sitting area and 1 king-size bed or twin beds and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Junior Suites are 506 sq ft and feature a private terrace with Old City views, a large sitting area and marble bathroom, with 1 king-size bed or twin beds and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

 

Scala (local cuisine, open for dinner). Sushi Bar (open for dinner). Seasons (buffet dining, open for breakfast, lunch on Saturdays and dinner on Fridays). Grill Bar (poolside light meals). Lobby Lounge (sandwiches and light bites). Outdoor heated swimming pool. Spa* with wet and dry saunas. Gym. Children's play centre.

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating The hotel is no longer suitable for conservative families

Nov 16, 2024 David S

We are a conservative Jewish family who have been coming to this hotel every year for over 10 years, and we have been very happy with the friendliness of the staff at this hotel. Every morning was a beautiful morning and a delicious breakfast with the wonderful waiters Atta, Saeed, and Samer and others and even at the reception everything was… Read more
We are a conservative Jewish family who have been coming to this hotel every year for over 10 years, and we have been very happy with the friendliness of the staff at this hotel. Every morning was a beautiful morning and a delicious breakfast with the wonderful waiters Atta, Saeed, and Samer and others and even at the reception everything was wonderful. This was the best hotel in Jerusalem for conservative Jewish families, but it is no longer the same, and it is not our choice nor the hotel that we will recommend to friends, and this is the second time we have been disappointed. We had a wonderful dinner, and the dining room manager was a wonderful person. Samer he helped us change the table to a better table and we were enjoying our dinner until a family came unfortunately we found out that they were Jewish the girls were half naked and it turned out that this is a manager who works at the hotel his name is Kobi Goodman if I am not mistaken we hope this will help things get back to normal next time because this hotel is the choice of most conservative families Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location and luxurious

Oct 1, 2024 saw50st8 Teaneck, New Jersey

Amazing hotel, excellent location, delicious breakfast and fantastic staff especially Said our waiter who kept me in coffee! The pool has an incredible view, sun shades, and a delicious snack bar. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. USB chargers were available. Nespresso machines, pods, and tea were in the room as well as a mini fridge.… Read more
Amazing hotel, excellent location, delicious breakfast and fantastic staff especially Said our waiter who kept me in coffee! The pool has an incredible view, sun shades, and a delicious snack bar. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. USB chargers were available. Nespresso machines, pods, and tea were in the room as well as a mini fridge. The bathroom was beautiful - it had a separate tub and shower with excellent water pressure. Read less
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Sep 18, 2024 westendave NY

Had a lovely stay at the hotel in September. The staff is much more friendly, accommodating and aiming to please than in previous visits. The room was lovely with a nice balcony to watch the old city from. The room was comfortable and. the bathroom clean and spacious. The gym is well maintained and well equipped. A special thank you to Samar,… Read more
Had a lovely stay at the hotel in September. The staff is much more friendly, accommodating and aiming to please than in previous visits. The room was lovely with a nice balcony to watch the old city from. The room was comfortable and. the bathroom clean and spacious. The gym is well maintained and well equipped. A special thank you to Samar, breakfast wait staff, for taking the time to teach me the tricks of coffee making. Breakfast was delicious with something to please everybody. Finally, Eviator from the concierge department was helpful in making touring arrangements. Overall, would be glad to return on next visit. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent choice in the best Jerusalem location

Sep 10, 2024 Tomer_at_Large Ra'anana, Israel

Beautiful hotel in a superb location just across the Mamilla open mall and the old city of Jerusalem. The hotel had with a lovely pool overlooking the ancient city. We actually booked through the hotel reservation which was very nice and efficient (Thanks to Ms. Yael!). I celebrated my birthday and had a lovely surprise waiting in the room which… Read more
Beautiful hotel in a superb location just across the Mamilla open mall and the old city of Jerusalem. The hotel had with a lovely pool overlooking the ancient city. We actually booked through the hotel reservation which was very nice and efficient (Thanks to Ms. Yael!). I celebrated my birthday and had a lovely surprise waiting in the room which was really nice! Breakfast was amazing with a huge collection and service was efficient. We took also Friday dinner which was also rich and very diverse. One strange thing was that during breakfast and dinner in the main food hall it was easy to receive Gluten-Free bread, but when sitting at the lobby restaurant or ordering room-service we were told it was not available which i could not understand why. The pool was lovely and clean and overlooking the old city. The Gym was well equipped and in excellent shape. The room we received was on the 10th (top) floor which has a lovely view over the pool and the old city. It was spacious with all necessary amenities (lovely Bulgari soaps!). It had a seating area and 2 TV's one towards the bed and one towards the Sofa (clever!). There was a nice balcony with a table and seating for 2. The living area sofa looked a bit dated but was comfortable and everything was clean and spotless. The bed itself was VERY comfortable - not too soft as it should be. There was also a TV in the bathroom which did not work but a call to maintenance fixed it quickly. Check in and checkout were quick and easy for us and the indoor parking was complimentary which is a great bonus. All in all a great stay and would be happy to come back! Read less
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Aug 30, 2024 105naomis Miami Beach, Florida

Ilan is absolutely the best. He helped us so so much on our visit to Jerusalem. The hotel is beautiful. All the staff are fabulous. It is a haven in Jerusalem. But Ilan goes out of his way to help. Literally the best in the Middle East. Thank you for all your help