Hebrew Union College Exclusive Penthouse in Jerusalem (KF)

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What's in it?

This very large holiday apartment in jerusalem has 3 bedrooms and a media room for viewing movies that can be converted to another bedroom. There are 4 balconies for views to the private and exclusive gardens with views to the old city. The decor of this vacation rental in jerusalem lends itself to a very high end lifestyle in this amazing apartment. You have access to a very large jewish literary library. "Stairway to Heaven?" A short walk up about 10 or 12 steps brings you to your heavenly spot in the City of Lights. This is a second floor penthouse, you have the entire top floor for your enjoyment. The ground floor is a... kindergarten during the day and closes early in the afternoon. You may occassionally hear the laughter of children playing from below.There is cable TV, wifi internet, a washer and dryer plus heating and air conditioning. You can really call this a luxury apartment.Ideal for short term rental in jerusalem

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What is the area like?

You are on King David Street within minutes of the old city, the kotel, and the city center. There are very exclusive shops along the street for shopping as well as choices for dinner at the King David Hotel. You can enjoy sushi at the David Citadel Hotelor walk to the new Mamilla Mall which goes to the Jaffa Gate. All of Jerusalem's favorite restaurantsare here for you to enjoy in one of the best outdoor style malls with unusual sculpture displays and great cafes and restaurants and shops.Virtual Tour:

What shall I have for lunch?

Try the David Citadel Hotel Scala Restaurantfor a truely 5 star menu. It should be called, "Up Scala".The "Mamilla Cafe"is connected to the new Mamilla hotel but has access from the mall for shoppers to stop by and enjoy a great kosher dairy lunch or dinner. Average price is 40 to 60 shekels per person. A great deal in an unbelievable setting on the mall.Virtual Tour:http://www.pixeet.com/panorama/E9DC769ECEEB15F48403ABCF5637734C Where can I empty my wallet? Once lunch has endeda short walk will take you up a grand set of stairs to the Jaffa Gate for some local shops in the Arab Shuk, the Christian Quarter, the Armenian Quarter and the Jewish Quarter. Here you can try your best haggling skills on items from judaica to flying carpets.The shops along King David Street to the King David Hotel offer some of the best shopping and local artists and art in the city as well as the country. All take major credit cards as well as offer shipping home for those larger purchases. (Ask about the discounts for cash and taxes.)Virtual Tour.

Arts and Entertainment?

I have lived here for 6 years and I cannot tell you my favorite site so I addded this link for you to peruse and make your own plans.http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Peace/jeru1toc.html

Let's Get Practical

From this location you can walk to the city center very easily in about 5 minutes. The buses 13 and 18 run by directly in front of the Hebrew Union College to areas further north of the city center and to the central bus station but you can really walk and see many things on the way. You can walk around the corner to Keren Hayesod St in front of the King Solomon hotel and get one of 8 or 10 buses to the city center or the central bus station.The old city is best reached through the Mamilla Mall to the Jaffa Gate or skirt the outer wall to the Zion Gate for the Tomb of David, The City of David and into the Armenian Quarter.All bank branches offer ATMs for cash withdrawals in shekels at the most current rates of exchange. There is an ATM to the left of the entrance to the HUC near the many car rental offices if you prefer to withdraw USD. The car rentals are great but check rates for non Israeli citizens before arriving. You can usually get a better deal on rentals by booking from the US branches, i.e., Hertz or Budget.Cabs are available all day and all night passing by on the streets. Point your index finger to the opposite side of the street to hail a cab in Israel. Decide on the rates before you enter or ask them to use the meter. Home Apartment Home Surrounding

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• Ylims1818
  Centerville, Massachusetts

  Great Place to stay in Jerusalem

  Left on 05/05/2013 for a stay in April 2013
  
  

  We spent a great week at the HUC apartment which is idealy located, spacious, well furnished, and clean. We can recommend this apartment to anyone visiting Jerusalem.

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• Liat
  Sunrise

  Great Garden, unique property,Very spacious

  Left on 04/30/2013 for a stay in April 2013
  
  

  Our stay here was way above expectation. it is a very unique property. Located across the road from Mamila and the old city. The apartment is very spacious.
  It can accommodate comfortably 6-7 guests. Each bedroom has a private balcony. There is a large garden all around the place which was great for the kids.
  The rate is actually very attractive for Jerusalem for the number of guests. We were very satisfied

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• ThandiM
  Cape Town South Africa

  Absolutely Incredible

  Left on 01/03/2012 for a stay in December 2011
  
  

  Lovely apartment to stay in. A few minutes walk from the Old City and therefore very convenient. Also very safe and secure within the grounds of a college. Very spacious accommodation - my kids loved running around the apartment freely. What a lovely place to stay in. The manager was very welcoming and friendly. Absolutely delightful.

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  Recommended for: Luxury, Families

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• Stu
  San Francisco, CA

  Great location, great for kids

  Left on 08/13/2011 for a stay in July 2011
  
  

  We had a great stay in late July. The apartment is huge -- three master bedrooms each with a full bathroom, plus an office with daybed that is a very nice 4th bedroom especially for kids. Location is unbeatable, right next to King David Hotel, just above David's Village, less than 10 minutes to Jaffa Gate. It is on the campus of Hebrew Union College, so has a quite nice feel with many walks and gardens that are quite private in evenings. A perfect apartment for small kids -- it is upstairs from a kindergarten and our 2 year old and 4 year old loved having multiple playgrounds and plenty of toys to enjoy. Strongly recommend.

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